2026 Summer Music Education Directory

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Immerse yourself in the best of what nature and music have to offer! Pair your summer vacation with a unique musical experience in the heart of the Laurentians. Each of our eight one-week immersive programs features a different theme, including classical, jazz, Broadway, blues, world music and more. Amateur musicians of all levels (beginner to advanced) will enjoy a diverse selection of classes and activities: chamber music, choir, various instrumental and vocal workshops and masterclasses, early music ensembles, orchestra, Broadway theatre, cello/piano/sax/harp/vocal intensive programs, song writing, art classes, yoga, tai chi, swimming, tennis and more. Kids, teens, and adults participate in separate programs, allowing everyone to play, learn, relax, and grow according to their own rhythm.

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Discover, create, and perform!

The Collingwood Music Festival invites musicians aged 25 and under to audition for an immersive 5-day masterclass.

Personalized instruction, mentorship from internationally recognized artists in a focused, supportive learning environment. Including private lessons, collaborative coaching, and performance preparation. Culminating in a final public concert. Set on the beautiful Niagara Escarpment, the masterclass also incorporates outdoor activities.

Faculty: Andrea Ludwig, Gino Quilico
(voice), Sharon Lee
(violin), Daniel Vnukowski
(piano)

Trio in Residence: Gryphon Trio

Auditions: Register online, and submit a 5–10 minute unedited audition video by March 15, 2026 to liesbeth@collingwoodfestival.com.

Missed the deadline? Contact us by email.

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Boasting a highly esteemed international faculty, JazzWorks’ annual Composers’ Symposium/Practice Retreat and Jazz Camp are open to adult community musicians and talented youth. Join us at the beautiful Lac MacDonald in Quebec for one or both of these residential summer camps and take your musicianship to the next level!

Aug 27-30: Our 3-day Jazz Camp includes workshops, vocal intensives, combo practices, jazz theory and history, masterclasses, jam sessions and performances for community jazz musicians of all levels.

Aug. 24-27: Unique in Canada, our 3-day Composers’ Symposium/Practice Retreat offers two options: participants can work on original compositions and perform them with professional musician-educators or choose to get away from everyday commitments for quality practice time.

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LFM camp brings together adult amateur musicians of all ages with intermediate to advanced skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The one-week program focuses on classical and jazz with a sampling of folk and popular music. Participants build their own program from 50+ workshops, choirs and instrumental ensembles from chamber, jazz and pop groups to bands and orchestra. Led by 20+ experienced instructors specializing in vocals, strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, bass and percussion. Classes for beginners are also offered for those wanting to try something new. Evening concerts provide performance opportunities and a chance to hear the instructors. Located in Laurier’s air-conditioned music building, concert hall, residence and dining hall. All inclusive.

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Summer 2026 Chamber Music Academy in Prince Edward County, ON, since 1987. Strings & Piano, Ages 10-19

Immersive chamber music program on the shores of Lake Ontario, celebrating 40 summer seasons. Resident faculty include the Thalea Quartet, Tokai Quartet, principal players of the Toronto Symphony and Canadian Opera, and pianists Angela Park, Madeline Hildebrand, and Mikael Darmanie.

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Stratford Summer Music offers a jazz program, a vocal program, and an adult amateur academy during its summer season. Visit the links below for more information or to apply to one of our academies:

• Jazz Academy: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca/jazz-academy
• Vocal Academy: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca/vocal-academy

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Are you a teen with a passion for the performing arts? Or an emerging artist seeking to further develop your opera craft? Check out our Summer Music Theatre and Opera Intensive Programs, designed for artists who want to further develop their performing arts skills. Over the four- or five-week intensives, participants will train with experienced instructors and collaborate with peers, culminating in a fully staged production. Participants receive hands-on training in performance, including voice and vocal coaching, singing masterclasses, and acting techniques, guided by industry professionals. Dive into a dynamic 4-or 5-week program where you'll work alongside industry professionals, collaborate with like-minded peers, and discover your voice in a supportive and creative environment.

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Every summer, the Oscar Peterson School of Music (OPSM) turns The Royal Conservatory into a Summer Professional Development and Performance Training Hub.

A destination for classroom music teachers, OPSM offers 10-day intensive courses focusing on Orff, Instrumental, Vocal pedagogy and Music in Early Childhood.

For intermediate- to advanced-level students, OPSM hosts the annual two-week High School Vocal Performance Intensive and the annual 12-day RCM Summer Piano Festival.

All courses take place at our stunning downtown Toronto location. Visit rcmusic.com/OPSM for more information.