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GCTYO Summer Music Festival

2 weeks of music camp, the GCTYO way!

July 21- August 1, 2025

9 AM-3 PM weekdays

Roger Ludlowe MS, Fairfield, CT

String instruments only

Get your GCTYO fix this summer! Join our “Strings Camp” for an unbeatable summer experience with GCTYO teaching artists and students who love to make music together.  Camp is open to ALL string students, even if they are not musicians in GCTYO.

GCTYO Summer Music Festival will run weekdays July 21-August 1, 2025  from 9 AM-3 PM at Roger Ludlowe Middle School in Fairfield. Camp details will be sent in May to all registrants. Financial assistance is available for families that qualify. Email gctyo@gctyo.org for more information about financial assistance for summer camp.

Camp highlights:

  • 10 full days of music!
  • All ages 5th grade and up with at least 1 year experience on instrument
  • Audition for placement only
  • Two levels of Orchestras: Beginner/Intermediate & Advanced
  • Learn from GCTYO conductors and coaches
  • Financial assistance available for those who qualify
Festival will include:
  • Orchestra and sectionals
  • Masterclasses with internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles
  • Final concert
  • Fun summer activities!
Repertoire notes:
  • Traditional/classical
  • New and diverse composers
  • Alternative genres like fiddling, film, and video game music

Your registration fee of $50 will hold your spot. Payment in full or 50% of camp fees will be due May 15 and the remainder will be due June 15. We will send email reminders with a link to pay. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Placement auditions will be held the first day of camp.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CAMP

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Regional & National Summer Music Programs

Summer music residential (sleepaway camp) and local programs are a great way for young musicians to keep up their skills over the summer and also prepare for auditions. Programs range from a focus on younger, less experienced musicians looking for a comfortable place to have fun while developing their musical skills, to high school musicians playing at an advanced level. Many programs offer scholarships. Some programs offer special scholarships for GCTYO students.

Click on one of the links below to visit their websites and learn more!