Explore Music Education at TCNJ | June 28-July 3, 2026
Are you a vocal or instrumental high school student interested in becoming a music teacher or conductor? This program is for you! Spend the week with TCNJ Department of Music. Masterclasses will taught by TCNJ Faculty and guest artists, including: Matthew Arau, founder of Upbeat Global, Lisa Linde, founder and director of jazzhers, and Jake Runestad, EMMY-winning composer and conductor.
About the Institute
Costs, Capacity & Ages
- Costs
- Residential Camp: $1,200
- Commuter Camp: $800
- Capacity: 30 students
- Ages: Rising ninth graders – graduating high school seniors
About the Day
Daily Classes
Art of Teaching Music
Art of Conducting
Explore the art of conducting through hand-on and interactive experience. From communicating single sounds, to developing expressing vivid aural images, The Art of Conducting will provide students with a practical introduction to conducting in a collaborative and fun environment.
Creativity and Play in Music Education
What role does creativity and play have in music education? Learn how to record and use found sounds to create original soundscape. We’ll use children’s literature, our sense of discovery, and thematic prompts to create unique individual and collaborative compositions.
Teaching Music Theory
Tentative Schedule
- 9-9:50 am Check-in & Breakfast
- 10-11:20 am The Art of Teaching Music Session
- 11:30 am-12:20 pm Elective 1
- 12:30-1:20 pm LUNCH & LISTEN BREAK (FMEI Counselors lead students to Town Center for Lunch Options, Q&A with TCNJ Music Ed Students, Community Time)
- 1:30-2:20 pm Elective 2
- 2:30-3:20 pm Elective 3
- 3:30-4:20 pm Masterclass Session
- 4:30-5 pm Break/Community Time or Departure (Commuters)
About the Faculty & Guest Artists
TCNJ Faculty
- Dr. Nick McBride, Institute Director
- Dr. Eric Laprade
- Dr. Colleen Sears
- Dr. José Beviá
Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions!
We can’t wait to connect with you! Email us at summerarts@tcnj.edu.