For both music students and professionals from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ and beyond, summer courses and programs at the College of Music offer richly varied study with leading artists, professors and teachers ... including engaging, exciting experiences for young musicians and non-music majors. Learn more + join us!Ìý

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Now rehearsal

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ New Opera Workshop

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ NOW is a three-week, interactive session that empowers student singers and composers to workshop their own pieces and works by new opera professionals.

Panoramic Flutist student with Christina Jennings

Panoramic Flutist

For aspiring and professional flutists, the Panoramic Flutist hosts a summer seminar for college and professional flutists, as well as a class for high school students. Learn more about Panoramic Flutist master classes, recitals and more. Coming up on May 28-31, 2024—a deep dive into musical presence with Professor of Flute Christina Jennings, Lisa Garner Santa and Chelsea Tanner.

Conducting symposium student with Gary Lewis

Conducting Symposia

For professional wind and orchestral conductors, these summer symposia—led by College of Music conducting faculty and renowned guests—strengthen conducting technique, rehearsal strategies and more.

Summer Music Academy student

Summer Music Academy

The Summer Music Academy at the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder College of Music presents exciting opportunities for high school and middle school musicians from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ and around the country to receive world-class instruction.

Sphinx 2024

In summer 2023, the College of Music and Sphinx Performance Academy (SPA) partnered to provide a full-scholarship intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program focused on cultural diversity for string musicians ages 11-17; in 2024, our college again hosted this nationally acclaimed program on the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder campus. The SPAÌýoffers a curriculum that includes lessons, master classes, recitals, career enrichment sessions and mentorship tailored to each student.

AT+ students

Alexander Technique Plus Program

The Alexander Technique Plus (AT+) summer experience includes significant aspects of the Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, movement, mindfulness and psychology—all in the service of inclusive well-being.Ìý

Summer MME student working with chamber group

Summer Master of Music Education

The Summer MMEÌýdegree at the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder is designed to address a variety of interests, needs and areas of expertise of K-12 teachers. Students working toward an MME degree complete 12 hours of study in music education, 12 hours of study in music and six hours of open electives.

Summer at the College of Music

Summer session

The College of Music offers a robust selection of summer courses, including for non-music majors. Any student may enroll in MUEL courses, regardless of major.