Music Camp

All music camp students will complete a simple audition for ensemble placement. This is not an audition to get into the camp – ALL students with at least one year of experience on their instrument will be welcomed at the camp. Auditions will be held on the morning of the first day of camp in the Center for the Arts building. Students should bring their own audition music, something that will best show off their skills and musicianship.

High School students that made the All-State bands and participated in the concerts at the TMEA Convention in San Antonio, TX, all receive a $350 scholarship to attend the TAMU-CC Islander Music Camp. In addition, we offer a $150 music camp scholarship to students that made the All-Area ensembles, and a $100 scholarship to all-region participants. (Students will receive the scholarship for the highest level achieved.). All double reed students (oboe and bassoon) also receive a $100 scholarship. For more details and to verify that you qualify for a scholarship, please contact Dr. Seth McKnight at seth.mcknight@tamucc.edu.

The fee for the camp is $375 for commuters and $625 for resident campers.

The commuter fee includes camp tuition, lunch, and a camp t-shirt. Commuters who stay for evening activities may bring their dinners or purchase meals in the dining hall. Commuters who park on campus must arrange for parking privileges with the prior to the start of camp. Contact Dr. Seth McKnight at seth.mcknight@tamucc.edu to arrange for parking.

The resident fee includes camp tuition, room, and all meals.

Resident camper applications must be received by May 29, 2026, and commuter camper applications must be received by June 8, 2026. Applications must be accompanied by a $100 deposit or you may pay the full amount. Camper tuition fees must be fully paid by their respective due dates. All registration will be completed and paid online. Links to the registration website will be posted March 2, 2026.

Refunds, minus the $100 deposit, can be made on or before June 8, 2026. No refunds can be made after that date. For questions about the application or the registration process contact 361-825-3746 or email seth.mcknight@tamucc.edu. Email is the preferred method of contact.