Summer Music School
Summer music school 2024 is TBA
Check back in the spring for updated information. The information below is from Summer Music School 2023.
Summer Music School (SMS '23) will run every weekday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm beginning June 28th and ending July 14th. SMS is sponsored by the Edmonds School District’s Visual and Performing Arts Department. This exciting program offers a diverse mix of music performance and exploratory opportunities for students entering 6th through 12th grade. (For students whose primary instrument is not voice, one year of instrumental music experience is required.)
Our faculty of professional educators and musicians maintain a positive atmosphere that promotes student growth while supporting their self-confidence and personal pride. The camp will culminate with an evening concert, and informal elective concerts. All music students are welcome, and encouraged to be a part of the fun!
Students outside of the Edmonds School district are also welcome but will have to register via USPS. See registration and payment information below.
Download a registration form HERE. Payment must be received by 6/16/2023. Financial Assistance is available for students in the Free/Reduced lunch program. Request forms are available from any music teacher.
Camp Calendar
Camp runs June 28 to July 14
- June 28th - First Day!
- July 4th - March in the parade in downtown Edmonds
- July 13th - Evening Concert at MTHS
- July 14th - Last day, elective concerts
Location
Daily Schedule Sample
8:00 - 8:50 Choir / All Camp
8:55 - 9:40 1st Exploratory Elective
9:45 - 10:30 2nd Exploratory Elective
10:35 - 10:45 Morning Break
10:50 - 12:00 Orchestra, Band, or Select Choir
Lunch will be provided.
Your student's daily schedule is designed to provide experience in:
- Concert Band or Orchestra
- Concert Choir
- Vocal/Instrumental Jazz
- Vocal/Instrumental Ensembles
- Exciting and Fun electives!
Concert Band & Orchestra
These performance groups are designed to offer students a daily experience in their major performing ensemble (band or orchestra). They will rehearse and perform a variety of music at all levels.
Choirs
All students participate in Concert Coir and have elective opportunities in vocal ensembles, musical theater, select choir and jazz choir. In each group, students gain experience in vocal production and performance skills.
Electives
Each student will be scheduled for two exciting elective choices which will meet daily. These groups offer opportunities for students to try new musical activities and gain expanded experiences in their core study.
More Activities
- Evening Concert at Mountlake Terrace High School
- March in the Edmonds 4th of July parade
- Last day Elective Concerts held at Mountlake Terrace High School
Registration and payment information
Tuition is a one-time payment of $375.00 per student and includes all courses, music, lunch, and a camp T-shirt. Choose a payment method:
1. Pay online (for Edmonds School district students only):
Please visit TouchBase, the District’s online payment site, at this link:
https://wa-edmonds.intouchreceipting.com
Your username and password are the same ones that you use for Skyward Family Access. Follow this path:
Shop - Items At All Schools,
School Type - District,
School – District,
Category - Summer Music
(The online method of payment will only work for Edmonds School District students.)
Your username and password are the same ones that you use for Skyward Family Access. Follow this path:
OR
2. Pay by Mail:
Download a registration form HERE.
Complete BOTH SIDES and mail it with a check in the amount of $375 made out to Edmonds School District (ESD) to:
Edmonds School District
ATTN: Music Office
20420 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Registration is complete only when payment is received in full, and all information is completed. Must be received by 6/16/2023
For more information call or email:
SMS Camp Director
Jennifer Schillen
425-431-5057
ESD Music Office
Laurie Piper
425-431-7118