Summer at the College of Music

For both students and professionals—from CU Boulder, Colorado and beyond—College of Music summer courses and programs offer robust, richly varied experiences ... including engaging, exciting experiences for young musicians and non-music majors. Learn more + join us!Ìý

Summer at the College of Music

Summer session

The College of Music offers a robust selection of summer courses, including for non-music majors. Any student may enroll in MUEL courses, regardless of major.

CU Now rehearsal

CU New Opera Workshop

CU NOW is a three-week, interactive session that empowers student singers and composers to workshop their own pieces and works by new opera professionals.

Student wearing black shirt holding baton in right hand

Summer Master’s in Music Education

Our Summer MMEÌýdegree emphasizes a variety of interests, needs and areas of expertise of K-12 teachers.Ìý

Panoramic Flutist student with Christina Jennings

Panoramic Flutist

For aspiring and professional flutists, the Panoramic Flutist hosts a summer seminar for college and professional flutists, as well as a class for high school students. Learn about Panoramic Flutist master classes, recitals and more.

Conducting symposium student with Gary Lewis

Conducting symposia

For professional wind and orchestral conductors, our summer symposia—led by College of Music conducting faculty and renowned guests—strengthen conducting technique, rehearsal strategies and more.

Summer Music Academy student

Summer Music Academy

The SMA presents exciting opportunities for high school and middle school musicians from Colorado and around the country.

Brazilian Bateria Directing Symposium

Brazilian Bateria Directing Symposium

For experienced percussionists and teachers, this symposium develops skills and knowledge in Brazilian percussion and explores the role of directing a bateria ensemble in a school, university or community music setting.

AT+ students

Alexander Technique Plus (AT+) program

The AT+ summer experience includes significant aspects of the Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, movement, mindfulness and psychology—all in the service of inclusive well-being.Ìý

SPA 2024

Sphinx Performance Academy

The Ìý(SPA) is a full-scholarship intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program for string musicians ages 11-17. Since summer 2023, the College of Music and SPA have partnered to transformÌýlives by providing private lessons, master classes, recitals, career enrichment sessionsÌýand mentorship tailored to each participating student.