SUMMER MUSIC ACADEMY

JULY 13 - JULY 31, 2026 | MON-FRI, 9 AM - 3 PM

PERFORMANCE ACADEMY CONCERT

AUGUST 1 at 10 AM

Registration will open February 20, 2026. Please check back for updates.

Summer Music Academy offers an exciting three weeks of music immersion. Students can learn to play an instrument for the first time or enrich their music studies, all while making new friends with musicians from throughout Sonoma County. They develop musicianship in fundamentals and rhythm classes and enjoy workshops and ensembles led by professional musicians, including members of the Santa Rosa Symphony.

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Instrument Workshops

MON-FRI, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
For 0-3 years of experience, ages 7 - 14

Full days of music create a strong foundation for developing musicians (ages 7 - 14) with experience ranging from zero to three years of playing. Students can learn a new instrument or develop skills on an instrument they already play. Students will be placed in classes with peers of compatible skill level. From 9 AM to 3 PM, every weekday for three weeks, students are thoroughly immersed in the exhilarating world of music.

• Kinder Violin, ages 5 - 6
• Violin or Viola, ages 7 - 14
• Cello or Bass, ages 7 - 14
• Guitar, ages 7 - 14
• Woodwinds, ages 7 - 14
• Brass, ages 7 - 14

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Performance Academy

MON-FRI, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

For experienced instrumentalists ages 9-23. Placement audition required. AUDITION INFORMATION – Coming March 2026

Audition-based ensemble courses and advanced musicianship for older, more experienced instrumentalists ages 9-23. From 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, every weekday for three weeks, students are challenged to bring their musicianship to the next level. Select 1-week course options are available. Performance Academy culminates with a finale concert on Saturday, August 2nd.

• Prelude String Orchestra (3 weeks only)
• Intermezzo String Orchestra (3 weeks only)
• Intermediate Concert Band (3 Weeks Only)
• Chamber Ensemble/Electives*
• Jazz Ensemble*

*sign up for one, two, or three weeks of these courses. Each week will have a specialized focus. Customize a package by selecting one ensemble for each week.

The Summer Music Academy is made possible, in part, by the generous contribution of the Family and Friends of Sonja Coyman-Myklebust, in loving memory.

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