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Summer Music Festival

Summer Music Festival

Take your performance to the next level.

At this four-day summer string festival, you will work closely with Houghton’s world-class faculty to gain a deeper understanding of your instrument and push yourself to grow as a whole musician. Private lessons, masterclasses, and various ensemble group coaching will allow you to experience the true artistry of music-making. Dive deeper with special workshops in Musician’s Wellness and an invitation-only Spotlight Competition—a great stepping stone to prepare for optimal playing.

Discover a holistic approach to glorifying God through music with your talents and abilities.

Festival Dates: July 26-30, 2026

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Highlights

Individual and small group instruction from Houghton Faculty and Houghton Music Alum.
Courses in musicianship, music theory, and improvisation.
Direct preparation for collegiate music studies.
Houghton students playing cellos during Prism Concert.

Build Your Festival Experience

All students will participate in:

  • Private Lessons for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano
  • Chamber Music (Duo, Trio, String Quartet, Quintet)
  • String Orchestra
  • Cello Ensemble (Cello students only)
  • Guest Artist Masterclass
  • Workshops on Jazz Improvisation & Musicians’ wellness
  • Student Spotlight Competition

Rates & Registration

July 26-30, 2026

For students ages 13-25 year old of Intermediate and Advanced levels

$1000 – Residential Experience

Includes housing and all meals

$950 – Early Bird Registration for Residential Experience only (must enroll prior to April 15, 2026)

Includes housing and all meals

$870 – Day Experience

Includes lunches and dinners

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Registration Details

A $100 non-refundable deposit must accompany each registration. A $30 refundable room key deposit is required upon arrival at the festival.

When you register, use your email as your log-in and then pick a password you will remember. You will need to get back into your UltraCamp account after you register. Follow these directions to create an account and register your child for the festival.

Upload Your Festival Forms
Houghton student playing violin during Prism Concert.

Festival Location

Houghton University is located 65 miles southeast of Buffalo and 70 miles southwest of Rochester in Houghton, New York. On all sides of our 1,300-acre campus is the scenic beauty of the rolling hills and northern hardwood forests of Western New York.

Meet the Faculty

Houghton music faculty member Dr. Soo Yeon Kim holding violin.

Soo Yeon Kim

Director & Violin Faculty
Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola, Houghton University

Meet Dr. Kim
Jeremy Russo photo playing the cello

Jeremy Russo

Cello Faculty
Assistant Professor of Cello, Houghton University

Meet Prof. Russo
Violinist John Vaida holding violin.

John Vaida

Violin & Viola Faculty
Executive Director of Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society

Daniel Lamas

Viola Faculty
Certified Suzuki instructor & Founding Principal Violist of Orquesta de Cámara de Valdivia

Houghton music professor Anton Machelder.

Dr. Anton Machleder

Guitar Faculty
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Guitar at Houghton University)

Nathan Cheung

Dr. Nathan Cheung, Piano & Collaborative Piano Faculty

Instructor of Collaboration at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music

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Eric Tran

Eric Tran, Piano & Collaborative Piano Faculty

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Details

Organizer

Phone:
5855679400
Email:
music@houghton.edu