Experience the life of a college music major.
For 71 years, Western Michigan University’s Irving S. Gilmore School of Music has been elevating high school musicians through its music camp. In 2025 we are unveiling a new curriculum that features large ensemble experiences and increased interaction with the school of music's internationally recognized faculty.
A unique program with a precollege experience, this opportunity is like no other. Summer 2025 marks a return of the summer music camp previously known as SEMINAR with a new, 1-week format designed for today's high school musicians.
At the WMU Summer Music Camp, you will be held to high standards, and you will surprise yourself with the progress you make as a musician. You will hone your craft as a soloist, but more importantly, you’ll learn to collaborate and communicate with fellow ensemble members. On top of it all, you will spend a week on the campus of Western Michigan University, an institution known for its musical excellence, meeting others who share your passion for music. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a music student at a world-class university, the WMU Summer Music Camp is your chance.
"As WMU alumni, and professionals in the music industry for over 20 years, we are so proud of the quality of instructors and caliber of experiences the students have access to through this program. This is a must do for youth currently studying music." Jennifer Rupp, Executive Director of the Brass Band of Battle Creek, and Christien Rupp, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology at Eaton Rapids Public Schools