Summer Music Programming Returns to College of Performing Arts

Rowan University’s College of Performing Arts extends its offering through the summer months with educational, instructional and professional development programming for music lovers of all ages. 

Youth Programming

Summer Music Camps 
The Department of Music with host summer music camps for students in grades 7-12. Led by College of Performing Arts faculty, the Jazz, Band, String and Music Technology & Business camps give students the opportunity to study with some of the region’s finest instrumental educators, performers and instructors. Campers take lessons, participate in small and large group ensembles, attend classes and performances from guest artists, all while developing their individual musicianship and improving their technical abilities. 

With options for overnight and commuters, Rowan’s Summer Music Camps are a great opportunity for students to experience campus life while making connections to peers and professionals. 

Jazz Camp will run from July 9 through the 13 

Band, String and Music Tech & Business will run from July 16 through the 20

Register for camp here. 

Rowan Youth Wind Ensemble (RYWE) 

Rowan University’s Community Music School is adding to the summer programming roster this year with a summer band, Rowan Youth Wind Ensemble. Directed by Dr. Pamela Turowski, the ensemble lets students in grades 5 through 8 continue to play their instruments over the summer along with students from all over New Jersey. Members play flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba and percussion instruments. 

Summer RYWE will meet starting July 24 with an end of summer concert scheduled for August 10. 

Register for summer RYWE here. 

Professional Development Workshops

Ethics of Cultural Humility in Therapeutic Spaces with Individuals who have experience Trauma
Open to music therapists and music therapy students, the workshop will explore the intersections of trauma, culture and ethical practices, encouraging participants to examine automatic throughs and inherent bias. The day will includes experiential, discussion and lecture formats led by Natalia Alvarez-Figueroa, MMT, MT-BC and Music Therapist at Resilient Rhythms and Nationalities Service Center. 

The course will run from 10 to 1pm on Saturday, June 24. Register here. 

Neuroscience & Musical Development: Practical Implications for Music Education
From July 10 to the 14, this workshop will provide an overview of the intersection of neuroscience and learning to support and meet the needs of students at the musical, social-emotional and culturally-responsive levels. With a basic understanding of learning and the music-specific brain processes, teachers can better advocate for the necessity of music in the curriculum. NJMEA’s 2023 Master Music Teacher and adjunct professor Dr. Missy Strong will lead the workshop, with more than 30 years of experience in teaching childhood, elementary and middle school music.
Music educators can register for the workshop here.