summer camps

The Armstrong Community Music School has a one-time $25 registration fee per family.  This charge covers all of our programs and is valid for an entire household.

To secure registration in one of our summer camps, full payment is required in advance and a portion of the tuition is non-refundable.   $100 is non-refundable for camps that have a tuition rate higher than $300, and $65 is non-refundable for camps that have a tuition rate less than $300.

Musical Splash

Students can dive into the world of music this summer through creating and performing an original musical, designing sets and costumes, creative movement, theater games, and enjoying performances by some of Austin's finest musicians. The school faculty has designed a curriculum that offers skill-building arts experience with the joy of creating a music drama. The camp will work toward a performance of the student's musical.  Melody Long leads this full-day camp.  Please bring a lunch. Snacks are provided.

Ages: 8-12
Cost: $420

Opera Odyssey

Austin Lyric Opera is pleased to offer our first three-week camp for students to become experts in the world of opera! Working closely with Austin Lyric Opera staff, they will produce their own original musical work, design and build sets and costumes, and learn the business of opera - from selling tickets to marketing a performance. Daily activities will also include theater games and art classes. This unique camp is guided by Melody Long and will feature a performance of the student's production. Please bring a lunch. Snacks are provided.

Ages: 8-12
Cost: $600

Music on My Own: Summer!

MoMO is designed to provide a thorough and developmentally appropriate music experience for the budding musician. Children will have the opportunity to sing and dance, play basic percussion instruments, hear operatic selections, folk dance, listen to classical selections, and learn about composers. The focus for this class is to nurture basic music abilities as well as foster a genuine love for music making. It is our hope that these students will learn to sing and move expressively, learn how to keep a steady beat and learn to sing in tune. Most importantly, we hope they learn that they, too, can make their own music! This half-day camp is led by Julie Ingram. Please bring a lunch. Snacks are provided.

Ages: 5-7
Cost: $225 (Half Day)

Songwriting with Darden Smith

This weeklong camp is for budding songwriters with some musical ability and a desire to be creative!  Plus, you get to work closely with Darden Smith, one of the world’s most respected singer/songwriters.  Topics covered will be structure, lyrics, chorus, the magic of simplicity, and collaboration.   Students will write a number of songs during the week and make rough demos of at least one song.

Ages: 12-18
Cost: $200

For more information, contact the Registrar at (512) 474-2331 or via email at registrar@austinlyricopera.org