Course

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Minneapolis

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Summer 2026

Composition Camp: August 3-7

Tuition: $435.00 ($87.00 per session)

Tuition starts at $435.00

Per 30 minute lesson $435

Per 30 minute lesson $435.00

Per 30 minute lesson $48.00-$55.00
Unleash your creativity at our week-long Composition Camp, designed for young composers! This inspiring program offers students the opportunity to explore the art of music composition through hands-on writing sessions, individual mentoring, and collaborations.
Participants will learn essential skills in melody writing, harmony, orchestration, and contemporary techniques while bringing their musical ideas to life. Guided by experienced composers and musicians, students will workshop their pieces and hear them performed by live musicians. The week concludes with a showcase concert featuring original works composed during the camp. All levels of experience are welcome—join us to compose, create, and share your music!
August 3-7: Monday-Friday 9am-noon

5 Sessions

Meeting DateStart TimeDuration
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 9:00 AM 3:00
Tue, Aug 4, 2026 9:00 AM 3:00
Wed, Aug 5, 2026 9:00 AM 3:00
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 9:00 AM 3:00
Fri, Aug 7, 2026 9:00 AM 3:00

About Individual Lessons at MacPhail

Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and technical skills.

One of the major benefits of taking lessons at MacPhail is being part of a music community that provides the opportunity to participate in multiple MacPhail programs, master classes, workshops, and countless performance opportunities!

Finding the right music teacher and the right instrument can make all the difference in music education. We pay careful attention to skill levels, needs and goals to help you realize your full music potential and to foster a lifelong love of music.

How to Get Started

  1. Tell us about your musical interests, goals, and scheduling preferences by completing the Student Placement Form.
  2. When you’ve submitted the form, our placement team will find the ideal teacher for you, based on your requests.
  3. The placement team will reach out to you to introduce your teacher and arrange a regular time for your lessons.
Thank you for your interest in the Suzuki program at MacPhail Center for Music! To help us place your child with a teacher, please complete and submit the following placement form. Prior to registering, we invite you to attend a Suzuki program information session to learn briefly about the history of the Suzuki philosophy and approach to music education, our program details, and the next steps to enroll in our program.

Faculty

Course Details

Semester: Summer 2026

Register by: 07/15/2026

Starts: 08/03/2026

Ends: 08/07/2026

Location: Minneapolis

Age Range: 11 years - 18 years

Course Type: Camp
Department: Group Instruction
Program Method: Summer Camps
Category: Camps
Topic: Composition , Music Creation
For Returning Students Only:
If you are a current student and would like to register for the next semester:

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

August 3-7: Monday-Friday 9am-noon

Section Details

Tuition $435.00

Register by: 07/15/2026

Starts: 08/03/2026

Ends: 08/07/2026

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