CYO Chamber Music Program

June 2-5, 2026

Information

The Centenary Youth Orchestra Chamber Music Program

June 2-5, 2026

Registrations are open!

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The summer program is open to all instrumentalists of all ages who are able to READ music. Students will learn to perform in small instrument groups. Students enrolled are assigned to a group/coach and given pieces to practice BEFORE classes begins. Groups are determined by age, grade and level of musical skill

Students enrolled must choose ALL times that they can participate in the application. If there are schedule conflicts during certain times of the day, we will do our best to accommodate these. Students may suggest musicians to play in their group. We will do our best to see if that can be arranged.

The program schedule includes orchestra and a daily music theory class. The theory class is intended to both expose & further develop knowledge and understanding of music rudiments: notation, key signatures, rhythm, intervals, chords, harmony, forms, etc.

The groups daily coaching sessions, the orchestra rehearsal, and the daily Music Theory Class will be 50 minutes long. The daily all-camp meeting session will 30 minutes, from 12:15-12:45 pm Tuesday to Friday, during lunch time and it will activities such as Faculty and student performances, program picture, Music Theory Olympic and Trivia Question Jeopardy. Student groups may also have an informal opportunity to perform during this time.

There are daily snack breaks. For lunches, you can bring your own lunch, or purchase meal plans from the cafeteria.

The summer chamber program culminates with a formal recital performance. This will be live-streamed. There will be pizza and soda for all students and their coaches at NOON before the performance. There may be a reception following the recital

It is suggested that if there happens to be any extended wait between classes or coachings, that students bring books to read or quiet activities to do.

 

SCHEDULE

  • Tuesday, June 2
    • 8:30 – 8:55 am: Check In
    • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Classes
    • 11:50 am – 1:30 pm: Lunch time
      • 12:00 – 12:45 pm  All-Camp Time
    • 1:30 – 5:30 pm: Classes
  • Wednesday, June 3
    • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Classes
    • 11:50 am – 1:30 pm: Lunch time
      • 12:00 – 12:45 pm  All-Camp Time
    • 1:30 – 5:30 pm: Classes
  • Thursday, June 4
    • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Classes
    • 11:50 am – 1:30 pm: Lunch time
      • 12:00 – 12:45 pm  All-Camp Time
    • 1:30 – 5:30pm: Classes
    • 3:45 pm: Solo Recital (Anderson Auditorium)
  • Friday, June 5
    • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Classes
    • 11:50 am – 1:30 pm: Lunch time
      • 12:00 – 12:45 pm  All-Camp Time
    • 1:30 – 5:30 pm: Classes
    • 6:00 pm Pre-Concert Pizza
    • 6:30 pm Chamber Music Camp Recital (Anderson Auditorium)
    • Reception to follow
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You can have lunches at the Centenary too!

This summer, we’re serving up something extra special for students and families in the Centenary Summer Music Program—meal plans! Forget the hassle of packing lunches or last-minute food runs because the College Cafeteria has you covered. With a rotating menu featuring a main food line, salad bar, pizza or burgers, and a dessert station (yes, there’s an ice cream machine!), everyone’s taste buds will be happy. The cafeteria also make accommodation for food restrictions and allergies. And the best part? It’s just $12 per person per day if you snag the meal plan in advance. Stress less, eat more, and focus on hitting all the right notes this summer! To purchase your meal plans, click on the button below:

Purchase Meal Plans

TUITION

  • Suzuki Strings Institute:  $450 + $30 late fee after April 1
  • Suzuki Strings Institute + CYO Chamber Music Program: $565 + $30 late fee after April 1
  • CYO Chamber Music Program: $260 + $30 late fee after April 1

Early bird registration ends on March 31. A $30 late fee will be added beginning April 1.
Registration closes on May 1.

Full tuition is due upon registration. Enrollment is limited by faculty and facility availability. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and early registration is encouraged. You will be notified, and all fees will be refunded, if space is not available.

Tuition includes all classes, and one institute t-shirt. We do not charge for elective fees or different levels. We keep it simple, aiming to offer the best experience at the lowest possible price.

In the event that you must cancel your registration, submit written notice to the Centenary Suzuki Institute by emailing cregauer@centenary.edu. Cancellations and withdrawals will be processed as follows:

  • Written notice received prior to May 1st: Tuition 100% refundable except a $30 cancellation fee.
  • Written notice received after May 1st: No refunds.