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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Colburn Park Trad Music Festival

Friday-Sunday, July 31-August 2
Downtown Lebanon

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

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All-State Audition Intensive

Summer 2026: August 10-14
Monday-Friday, 3:15-4:45 pm

High school students who are planning to audition for the New Hampshire All-State Music Festival can work with UVMC strings faculty to prepare for the experience.

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Piano Practice Camp


UVMC Keyboard Lab, 20 West Park Street, Lebanon
Cancelled Summer 2026

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

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Students develop confidence in solo performance work.

Singing for the Stage Summer Camp

Summer 2026: June 22-26
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

Session 1: Ages 8-10
June 29-July 2, 2026
Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm
Session 2: Ages 5-8
July 6-10, 2026
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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Painting to the Music

2026: June 29-July 3
Ages 6-8: Mornings, 9 am to 12 pm
Ages 9-12: Afternoons, 1:30 to 4:30 pm
AVA Gallery & Art Center, Lebanon

Translate the music of various instruments into visual imagery using a variety of drawing and painting media

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Chamber music performance at Upper Valley Music Center

2026 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

SingAble

Wednesdays, June 24-August 12
5:15-6:30 pm
Performance Date: August 8
Upper Valley Senior Center

A summer community chorus open to all abilities and experience levels!

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Summer Music Together®: Mixed-Age

Wednesdays, 9:30 and 10:30 am
June 24-August 12
Tuesdays, 9:30 and 10:30 am
June 30-August 18
New classes added for summer 2026!

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

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UVMC Summer Band

Jazz Band: Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm, June 23-August 4
Concert Band: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm, June 24-August 5
Performance Date: August 8, Time TBD

The Summer Band program, which includes concert band and jazz band, is designed for junior high and high school band students who want to continue playing in June, July, and August.

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Diving into Classical Composers


UVMC Keyboard Lab, 20 West Park Street, Lebanon
Cancelled Summer 2026

Explore favorite piano repertoire and celebrated classical composers.

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Beginning Keyboard Skills

Summer 2026: July 6-August 6
Mondays & Thursdays, 1-2 pm OR 4-5 pm

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

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