Elm City Community Music School Summer Camps
Summer 2025
Join us at our new location
Location: 17 Railroad Square Waterville Maine
Rock Band Camp
August 4-8, 2025 9:00am-5:00pm
It's time to rock and roll! Students ages 12 and older will learn to play in a band and perform live music on drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, or pop/rock vocals. Must have at least 6 months experience in instrument of choice. What's offered at rock band camp?
Music theory: Learn the fundamentals of music theory
Playing skills: Improve your technique on your instrument
Rehearsals: Practice with other band members
Performances: Perform on stage for an audience
Recording: Record your music in a studio
One-on-one lessons: Work with professional musicians
Jam sessions: Play with other musicians
Make Music Camp
August 11-15, 2025 1:00-4:00pm
Spend a week making and creating! In this weeklong, half-day music camp, kids ages 8–12 will be inspired by exhibitions at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center's two galleries - composing music based on one of the exhibits using traditional instruments or sound bites. Record and produce pieces of music by the end of the session.
Gallery exhibitions will include Bernard Langlais at the Joan Dignam Schmaltz Gallery and Sports Illustrators at the Ticonic Gallery.
All State Audition Prep & Chamber Music Camp
August 11-15, 2025 9:00am-12:00pm
•Daily masterclasses
Students will participate in masterclasses, working on their technical skills, stage presence, interpretation, and much more.
•All-State audition prep
Students will prepare for Maine All State's band, orchestra or chorus auditions
•Chamber Music
The final part of the morning will include playing in chamber music groups.
