Why Attend International Music Camp at HWS in Geneva NY?
International Music Camp offers a comprehensive music education experience for middle and high school students.
Music Program Overview
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive music education at International Music Camp. Explore multiple instruments or vocal styles, and perform in diverse ensembles/bands.
Performing Groups
Students will have the opportunity to perform in class, play in a band, participate in recitals, and join camp choirs and ensembles.
Music Classes
Piano/Keyboard
The Piano Camp is a unique and exciting program intended for aspiring young pianists.
Strings
Set on the beautiful HWS campus, the String program is uniquely designed for violin, viola, cello, and double bass players.
Percussion
This course is designed to introduce students to the diverse world of percussion instruments.
Music Production
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of music production.
Choral/Voice
This course is designed to develop students' vocal abilities through a comprehensive approach to singing.
Sound Engineering
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of audio engineering
Music Business
We offer students the best insight into the music industry from a uniquely global music and business perspective.
Songwriting
This training is designed to introduce students to the creative process (the art and science) of songwriting.
Guitar
This guitar component of the camp is designed to introduce students to the world of guitar, focusing on both acoustic and electric guitar.
Brass Instruments
This course is designed to introduce students to the world of brass instruments, including the trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba.
Albert WebbStudent, Piano Class
I began as adult student that never had any musical training. Your teachers spent time to understand my objectives and even gave me one trial lesson. It became a great beginning of my piano class.
Kelly McMillanStudent, Vocal Class
I’ve learned so much with you. You don’t simply observe and correct mistakes. The suggestions you make always have broader implications; you explain the
Harold BarnettStudent, Hearing Class
I am not a seasoned musician but I have some experience in music. Your hearing classes have given me more confidence in identifying notes and chords. I’m very glad to recommend your lessons to everyone.
Albert WebbStudent, Piano Class
I began as adult student that never had any musical training. Your teachers spent time to understand my objectives and even gave me one trial lesson. It became a great beginning of my piano class.
Kelly McMillanStudent, Vocal Class
I’ve learned so much with you. You don’t simply observe and correct mistakes. The suggestions you make always have broader implications; you explain the
Albert WebbStudent, Piano Class
I began as adult student that never had any musical training. Your teachers spent time to understand my objectives and even gave me one trial lesson. It became a great beginning of my piano class.
Harold BarnettStudent, Hearing Class
I am not a seasoned musician but I have some experience in music. Your hearing classes have given me more confidence in identifying notes and chords. I’m very glad to recommend your lessons to everyone.
Some Facts About Our School
We have been helping people sharpen their music skills since our foundation. Below are just some facts and numbers from our history that will tell you more about us.
12
International Awards
238
Satisfied Students
19
Years of Experience
54
Qualified Teachers
Our Faculty
Ambre Dromgoole
Assistant Professor, Africana Studies and Research Center, Cornell University
Charity Lofthouse
Professor and Chair, Music Department, Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS).
Dan Smalls
President of DSP Shows
Jordan Puryear
Director of the GrassRoots Festival Organization Inc., Co-Founder
Nathan Rongish
Teacher and Musician from Kansas City, Kansas
Scot Brown
Associate Professor of History, Music & Popular Culture, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
