Summer CamP
☀️ Join the fun this summer at Community Music School! ☀️
One-day, one-week, and multi-week camps in piano, violin, ukulele, music/film production, & rock band performance for kids and teens begin mid-June.
In addition to summer camps, CMS offers private music lessons throughout the year, including summer. New students are welcome to enroll at any time. Financial aid is available.
Following is an important update for the summer camps that meet after July 20, 2026:
The following summer camps and programs have been relocated from Community Music School to Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown:
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Musical Minis – Session 2
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Modern Band – Only for the rehearsals on July 23 and July 30
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Intro to Piano – Session 2
Community Music School unfortunately sustained significant building damage in the July 4th storms, rendering our group class spaces unusable. To avoid cancelling these summer programs, we will be hosting these camps and classes at Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown instead, which has generously allowed us to use their spaces while we make repairs.
We apologize for any inconvenience this location change may cause, and we appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we navigate this emergency situation in our building.
From our families
Camps for KIDS
Ages 4-11
Musical Minis
4 Weeks: Wednesdays
1:30-2:30 PM
Ages 4-6 Beginners, no experience required
Calling all future musicians! Come sing, dance, and move with Miss Kelly Hooper!
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Intro to Violin Camp
Intro to Piano Camp
Session 1 (1 Week): June 22-26
Session 2 (1 Week): August 3-7
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Ages 7-11, Beginners, no experience required
Discover the joy of playing the piano, while learning the fundamentals of music theory and performance.
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Build-Your-Own Ukulele Camp
1 Week: Aug 10-14
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Ages 7-11 Beginners, no experience required
Build your own ukulele and learn to play this iconic instrument, while learning the fundamentals of music theory and performance.
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Camps & workshops for Teens
Ages 12-18
Intro to Music Production
Tuesdays, Jun 23 – Jul 28
Class: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Ages 12+, no experience required
Learn the basics of music recording, editing, and publishing, using the latest technology, equipment, and software in the state-of-the-art recording studio at CMS.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Music & Film Lab
2 Weeks: July 20-31 (M-F)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ages 12-18, no experience required
Be a filmmaker! Create your own short film, using the state-of-the-art audio and video recording studio at CMS. You can even have it considered for entry in the 2026 Allentown Film Festival.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
House Band Summer Intensive
5 Weeks: July 9 – Aug 6
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Ages 12-18, video audition required
Learn to jam, write, rehearse, and gig like a pro musician, with a finale performance at Musikfest! Open to students with experience on any band instrument.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
2026 Summer CAMP DETAILS
Musical Minis
Calling all future musicians! Sing, dance, and move with Miss Kelly!
Join Miss Kelly Hooper for our early childhood music education program that inspires youngsters to sing, listen, move, dance, create musical crafts, and learn about classical composers. Your 4-6 year old will leave with the knowledge of playful musical techniques, fascinating instruments, and maybe a few new songs stuck in their heads! Grownups must be present for the last 15 minutes of class.
Ages: 4-6 Beginners, no experience required
Dates: 4 Weeks, Wednesdays
- Session 1: June 17 – July 8 Done!
- *NEW!* Session 2: July 22 – August 12
Due to high demand, we are offering a second session of this summer camp!Location: Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown
Times: 1:30-2:30 PM
Teacher: Kelly Hooper
Tuition: $95*
Intro to Music Production
Do you want to learn how to record, edit, and publish your own original song, or music for a video? Learn the basics of recording, editing, and publishing live music, using the latest technology, equipment, and software, including Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Sibelius, Waves, Allen and Heath, Neve, and Neumann. Our small classes (9 students maximum) will provide you with access to a state-of-the-art, professional-grade recording facility and an experienced sound engineer. You will learn to use the same mics, preamps, and plugins as those found in professional recording studios.
Ages: 12+, no experience required
Dates: 6 weeks, Tuesdays: June 23 – July 28
Times: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Teachers: Brendan Ruane
Tuition: $375 *
Registration Closed for Summer 2026
Contact us to join the waitlist for a future Intro to Music Production Class
Intro to Violin Camp
Discover the joy of playing the violin with other early beginners. Learn the fundamentals of tuning, positioning, bowing, and music theory, including rhythm, pitch, and note reading. Students will build confidence, active listening skills, and general musicality as they have fun playing individually and together as a group. Students will have the option to demonstrate their new skills with a performance for family and friends on the last day of the camp. Instruments provided.
“I know that the most joy in my life has come to me from my violin.”
– Albert Einstein
Ages: 7-11 Beginners, no experience required
Students age 6 may be accepted at the teacher’s discretion.
Dates: 1 Week: July 20-24Location: Community Music School
Times: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Teacher: Carolyn Gaul
Tuition: $195 *
Registration Closed for Summer 2026
Contact us to join the waitlist for a future Intro to Violin Camp
Intro to Piano Camp
Discover the joy of playing the piano with other early beginners. Learn the fundamentals of piano technique, scales, history, and music theory, including rhythm, pitch, and note reading. Students will build confidence, active listening skills, and general musicality as they have fun playing individually and together as a group. Students will have the option to demonstrate their new skills with a performance for family and friends on the last day of the camp. Instruments provided.
Ages: 7-11, Beginners, no experience required
Dates:Session 1 (1 Week): June 22-26 Done!
Session 2 (1 Week): August 3-7
Due to recent storm damage to our building, the second
session of Intro to Piano Camp has been postponed from
the original start date of July 13 to August 3.Location: Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown
Times: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Teacher: Dr. Matthew Morrow
Tuition: $195 *
Build-Your-Own Ukulele Camp
Build your own ukulele and learn to play this iconic and versatile instrument! Students will learn the basics of positioning, strumming, chords, rhythm, music theory, and plenty of fun songs to play and sing! Over the course of the week, each student will assemble, paint, string, and tune their own ukulele from a kit. Students will have the option to demonstrate their new skills on their own instruments with a performance for family and friends on the last day of the camp. Instruments, building kits, and supplies provided.
Ages: 7-11 Beginners, no experience required
Dates: 1 Week: Aug 10-14Location: Christ Lutheran Church in Allentown
Times: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Teacher: Emma Bockrath
Tuition: $295 *
Music & Film Lab
Be a filmmaker! Create your own short film, using the state-of-the-art audio and video recording studio at CMS. You can even have it considered for entry in the 2026 Allentown Film Festival. Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software, mics, and camera gear used in professional music and film production, including Neumann, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Allen & Heath, Neve, Black Magic Pocket Cinema, Waves, and Universal Audio. Under the direction of CMS resident audio engineer and guitar teacher, Joe Wagner, and in collaboration with local filmmaker Matt Spade and television producer Michael Schelp of the Allentown Film Festival, learn the basics of how to record and compose soundtracks, and film, edit, and debut your own 1-3 minute short film.
Ages: 12-18, no experience required
Dates: 2 Weeks: July 20-31 (M-F)
Times: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Teachers: Joe Wagner
Tuition: $475*
Registration Closed for Summer 2026
Contact us to join the waitlist for a future Music & Film Lab Class
House Band Summer Intensive
This 5-week rock band rehearsal and performance intensive is open to musicians ready to gain experience playing and rehearsing in a group setting. Students with experience on any band instrument (guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano/keyboard, brass, woodwinds, or voice) are encouraged to join! This performance ensemble will focus on popular cover songs and provide the opportunity for the creation of original music. Band members will learn to jam, write, rehearse, and gig like a pro musician, with a finale performance at Musikfest on the Plaza Tropical stage, on Thursday, Aug 6!
Audition Requirements: Interested students must submit a short audition video via this Google Form by Thur, July 2, showcasing on their chosen instrument performing two contrasting styles, under one minute each. Students will be notified of the audition results by Fri, Jun 26. Preference will be given to advanced and intermediate students who are currently enrolled in private lessons at CMS. Beginners with confidence on their instruments are also welcome to audition.
Ages: 12-18, video audition required
Dates: 5 Weeks: Thursday afternoons, July 9 – August 6
Times:Rehearsals: 3:30-4:30 PM (Thr, Jul 9, Jul 16, Jul 23, Jul 30)
Final Rehearsal: 1:45-2:45 PM (Wed, Aug 5)
Musikfest Performance: 1:30-3:00 PM (Thr, Aug 6)
Teachers: Joe Wagner
Tuition: $175*
Registration Closed for Summer 2026
Contact us to join the waitlist for a future House Band Summer Intensive
*Registration Fee: For students not currently enrolled in private lessons at CMS, a $25 group class registration fee will be automatically processed after enrollment. Students currently enrolled in a group class or private lessons, and those in their immediate households who have already paid a registration within the last 12 months and register for a summer camp will not be charged an additional registration fee for camp. Please see CMS Student Policies: Tuition & Fees for more information.
*Financial Aid: The mission of Community Music School is to successfully provide the inspiration and opportunity for anyone in our diverse community to achieve excellence in music education and appreciate the transformative power of music. Financial aid is available to those who qualify, based on family need. Apply for financial aid here.
*Summer Camp Cancellation Policy: CMS does not provide makeup days for weather-canceled or missed group classes (View our Group Class Cancellation Policy here). Students or their parents may cancel summer camp enrollment or transfer to another camp and pay only a $25 service fee per student by providing written notice to registrar@cmslv.org at least 15 days before the first day of the camp or group class. If the student or parent cancels enrollment or requests a transfer within 14 days of the first day of the camp, a $75 cancellation service fee will apply. CMS will reduce this $75 fee to $25 for excused absences as defined by CMS policy here: School Policies. CMS will issue a refund (less the cancellation service fee) under these policies and apply a credit to the card that was used to register the student. The $25 registration fee is nonrefundable and will continue to cover any future registration for group classes for all family members for one full year.
Location Update Details:
Name: Christ Lutheran Church
Address: 1245 Hamilton Street, Allentown PA 18102
Parking: 13th street or in the lot across Hamilton Street (1228 Hamilton Street)
Entrance:
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Park in one of the designated parking areas (listed above)
(The parking signs on 13th Street may say handicapped only, but this only applies to Sundays) -
Use the 13th street entrance, side door
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Look for the white CMS banner
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Look for CMS summer staff member, Ceiran Magee, for directions to the classroom
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