Summer Camps and Programs

Summer is a great time to make music, and the Upper Valley Music Center has a variety of programs for kids, teens, and adults.

From summer camps to classes, workshops, and concerts, UVMC offers an opportunity for everyone to make their summer more musical!

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Summer Camps & Festivals

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Piano Camp

Summer 2025
Session 1: Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 10 am to 12 pm
Session 2: Monday-Friday, August 18- 22, 10 am to 12 pm
UVMC Keyboard Lab, 20 West Park Street, Lebanon

Students who have had some piano lessons continue to build skills in a fun, playful environment.

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Diving into Piano Masterpieces

Summer 2025
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Session 1: July 7-August 2, 2:15-3:15 pm
Session 2: July 7-August 2, 3:30-4:30 pm
Session 3: August 4-August 30, 2:15-3:15 pm
Session 4: August 4-August 30, 3:30-4:30 pm
UVMC Keyboard Lab, 20 West Park Street, Lebanon

Explore favorite piano repertoire in this exploratory session for intermediate level piano students. Each four-week session will dive into one classic from the canon, including Peter and the Wolf, Carnival of the Animals, The Magic Flute, and the Nutcracker.

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Colburn Park Trad Music Festival

Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27
Saturday: 9 am - 9 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 3 pm
Downtown Lebanon
Early Bird Discount of 15% will apply for anyone who registers before June 1!

Dive into the dynamic world of traditional music for a weekend of playing, learning, dancing, jamming, performance, and more.

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Songwriting & Recording

2025: August 11-15
Monday-Thursday, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Friday times TBD
UVMC and JAM

Go from an idea to a finished recording in just a week.

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Students develop confidence in solo performance work.

Singing for the Stage Summer 2025

2025: June 23-27
Monday-Friday: 9 am-12 pm
Upper Valley Music Center

A fun and energetic class where students learn the fundamentals of singing and acting using Musical Theater songs.

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Rhythm Kids Camp

Summer 2025: July 21-25
Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm
Upper Valley Music Center

Explore music, movement, and more in this camp featuring the Rhythm Kids by Music Together curriculum.

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Chamber music performance at Upper Valley Music Center

2025 Hanover Street Chamber Music Festival

Days and times based on participant availability
Upper Valley Music Center

Adult instrumentalists and singers receive professional coaching, meet other musicians, and perform chamber music repertoire.

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Summer Classes & Ensembles

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Continuing Keyboard Skills

Summer 2025: June 20-August 29
Fridays, 1-2 pm
UVMC Keyboard Lab, 20 West Park Street, Lebanon

This section of keyboard skills will allow adults to continue after the introductory level course.

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Beginning Keyboard Skills

Summer 2025
Adults: Saturdays 12-1 pm, June 21-August 23
Ages 5-7 (Section 1): Saturdays 1:15-2:15 pm, June 21-August 23
Ages 5-7 (Section 2): Mondays 1-2 pm, June 23-August 25
Spring 2025 End Dates: June 6 (adults) and June 7 (kids)
UVMC Keyboard Lab, 20 West Park Street, Lebanon

This class will give beginners the chance to learn basic keyboard skills, music theory, and technique in a small group.

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The Little Prince Treble Ensemble

UVMC rehearsals: Tuesdays, May 20-June 10, 4-5 pm
Opera North Rehearsals & Performances: June 16-29

Sing with UVMC in Opera North's production of The Little Prince!

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Summer Music Together®: Mixed-Age

2025 Tuesdays July 1-August 12
Thursdays June 17-July 24

For children birth through five years old and their grownups. Learn and play musically together!

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