LSU Bands Summer Music Camp
June 13-17, 2027 // LSU Baton Rouge Campus
The LSU Bands Summer Music Camp is an intensive winds and percussion music camp for high school students (grades 9-12 as of the 2027-28 school year) with wide ranges of experience. Students will have the opportunity to study privately on their instrument, as well as participate in concert and chamber ensemble rehearsal settings, all while working with accomplished professional faculty and graduate students from the LSU School of Music.
What's Included?
- Perform in a concert ensemble.
- Attend an LSU School of Music faculty recital and student showcase recital.
- Special elective courses.
- Social and team-building events.
- Private lessons.
- Chamber music groups.
Registration & Cost
Registration for the 2027 Summer Music Camp is not open yet! Check back during spring 2027 for more information!
There are pricing options and well as scholarships available:
- Resident - $650
- Fee includes tuition, room and board in an assigned LSU dorm, and meals for the length of stay.
- A separate room key deposit of $20 (cash or check) will be required upon check-in.
- A fee will also be assessed if a participant has more than 2 lockout requests during their stay.
- Residents will be housed in a dorm on LSU campus and must bring their own bed linens (twin XL).
- Commuter - $475
- Fee includes tuition plus lunch and dinner for the duration of camp.
- This option does not include overnight housing or breakfast.
A link to purchase a parking permit for a small fee and register your license plate will be provided closer to the beginning of camp. If you are dropping off or picking up participants only, a parking pass is not needed.
If you are unable to eat the meals provided, please plan to bring a packed meal. No special meals will be provided.
Scholarships Available!
Students selected to perform as a member of a 2026-2027 All-State ensemble will receive FREE tuition ($250 scholarship value) to attend camp. This scholarship will be applied after registration is submitted and eligibility is verified. The student's All-State ensemble instrument must be the same as the student's instrument in the LSU Bands Summer Music Camp.
Please email bands@lsu.edu to notify us of your All-State eligibility upon registration.
Event Schedule
Please plan to be on campus and have full availability on the following dates and time ranges.
- Sunday, June 13, 2027, 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 14, 2027, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 15, 2027, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 16, 2027, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, June 17, 2027, 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
For a more detailed itinerary, as well as basic camp information, please download the packet using the link below.
Ready to get started?
Registration for the 2027 Summer Music Camp will open in Spring of 2027! Check back here and stay connected with us on social media for more information!
Facebook: @TGBFTL; @LSUBands
Instagram: @lsutigerband; @LSUBands
Registration fees for this event are non-refundable. Any event discount offered by Active is part of a subscription service and is not being offered through the LSU Department of Bands. Please review terms carefully. Event insurance offered through Active is not in conjunction with the LSU Department of Bands.