Summer Music Programs

The USC School of Music offers an abundance of classes, lessons, camps and festivals for the community. Whether you are looking for your child or for yourself, there are many programs from which to choose. Make your summer musical!

Southeastern Piano Festival

For one week every June, the Southeastern Piano Festival (SEPF) and the Arthur Fraser Piano Competition transform the University of South Carolina School of Music and the city of Columbia into a major cultural destination.
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Carolina Band Clinics

The Carolina Band has several clinics available to high schoolers of different ages. If you plan on leading, playing, or spinning with your high school band or group, find yourself here this summer!

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Carolina Rhythm participants practice at the Copenhaver Band Hall during Carolina Band summer clinic.

Gamecock Jazz Camp

Join us June 15-17, 2026 for a reimagined musical experience at our Gamecock Jazz Camp, a three-day camp for rising 9th through 12th graders interested in jazz.

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Carolina Opera Experience

Kids learn the art of props, make-up, costumes, scenery and musical preparation in this week-long experience for rising 5th through 10th graders.

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Carolina Opera Experience campers perform a opera they created during the week-long camp.

Summer Musical Theatre Intensive

Experience the power of integrated music, dance and theatre training in our week-long Summer Musical Theatre Workshop. Build your vocal, character and movement skills in ways that make your performances stand out. For ages 12-20.

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