Washington Conservatory of Music’s summer camps and classes will have kids moving, playing, and having fun together. All summer camps are held at our Glen Echo Park location from 9am to 2pm. All of our summer classes are held online via Zoom. See individual classes for times.
Registration Information
Registration for all summer camps and classes begins Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
All of our in-person summer camps and most of our summer classes have registration through our Glen Echo Park location. Click on the “Register” link to be directed to the Glen Echo Park registration page.
All camps that are registered through the Glen Echo Park registration page follow the policies of Glen Echo Park.
For updated information about the COVID-19 protocols used in Glen Echo Park, please see the Glen Echo Park’s Partnership for the Arts and Culture COVID-19 information page.
Summer 2021 Catalogue of Camps and Classes
Table of Contents
Summer Music Camps
- Little Star Violin Camp (Ages 4 – 5)
- Around the World Music Camp (Ages 4 – 7)
- Fun with Music and Movement Camp (Ages 4 – 7)
- Little Prince and Princess Singers Camp (Ages 4 – 7)
- Pop Songs for Young Voices Camp (Ages 5 – 8)
- Little Star Violin Camp (Ages 6 – 7)
- Fascinating Rhythm Camp (Ages 7 – 11)
- Sing On! Music Camp (Ages 7 – 12)
- Back-to-School All Strings “Boost” Camp (Ages 8 – 12)
- Viola is Cool! Jump-start Day (Ages 10 – 15)
- Viola is Cool! Camp (Ages 10 – 15)
Summer Music Classes
- General Music
- Musical Imagination Station (Ages 3 – 6)
- Bucket Band Rhythm Class (Ages 8 – 11)
- Guitar and Ukulele
- Acoustic Guitar for Beginners (Ages 13+)
- Intermediate Acoustic Guitar (Ages 13+)
- Songs with Friends (Ages 13+)
- Beginning Ukulele (Ages 13+)
- Continuing Ukulele (Ages 13+)
- Traditional Irish Music
- Singing
- How to Sing – One Hour, Online, Summer Boot Camp for Teens (Ages 13 – 17)
- Introduction to Singing for Adults (Ages 18+)
- Music Appreciation and Seminars
- Miscellaneous
Summer Music Camps
In person
(listed in order by age)
Little Star Violin Camp (Ages 4 – 5)
Let your child shine through a fun experience of music and the violin. Children explore the basics of rhythm and sound through musical games, crafts, songs, and movement. Great hands-on introduction to the violin for beginners! Violins and bows provided. Siblings requesting the same camp whose ages fall outside the parameters will be accommodated to the extent possible, with the approval of the teacher.
Instructor: Becky Johnson
Dates: Monday, August 9 – Friday, August 13, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Around the World Music Camp (Ages 4 – 7)
Learn to know and respect other cultures through their music. From singing folk songs and learning rhythms from around the globe, campers will learn to see the world through the eyes of music.
Instructor: WCM Faculty
Dates: Monday, August 2 – Friday, August 6, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Fun with Music and Movement Camp (Ages 4 – 7)
Exploring music is fun! Rhythm, pitch, and melody are experienced through singing, listening, moving to music, and crafts!
Instructor: WCM Faculty
Dates: Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Little Prince and Princess Singers Camp (Ages 4 – 7)
Students learn to use the young voice through popular songs from classic and recent children’s movies, while developing imagination and having fun with music. Final performance for parents.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Monday, July 12 – Friday, July 16, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Pop Songs for Young Voices Camp (Ages 5 – 8)
Students experience the joy of singing songs from movies and pop charts under expert guidance. Musical crafts, games, and learning about music in general, round out a fun day at the Washington Conservatory.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Monday, June 21 – Friday, June 25, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Little Star Violin Camp (Ages 6 – 7)
Let your child shine through a fun experience of music and the violin. Children explore the basics of rhythm and sound through musical games, crafts, songs, and movement. Great hands-on introduction to the violin for beginners! Violins and bows provided. Siblings requesting the same camp whose ages fall outside the parameters will be accommodated to the extent possible, with the approval of the teacher.
Instructor: Becky Johnson
Dates: Monday, August 16 – Friday, August 20, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Fascinating Rhythm Camp (Ages 7 – 11)
Rhythm: the heartbeat of music! Meet the beats of rock, pop, and jazz music through hands-on experience with various percussion instruments such as sticks, cymbals, boom whackers, buckets, and drum sets, too. All instruments provided.
Instructor: Chris Barrick
Dates: Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 23, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Sing On! Music Camp (Ages 7 – 12)
Does your child love to sing? Young singers need early guidance to protect their youthful voices and set good vocal habits. Children will learn to sing a broad range of fun songs – Broadway, popular, jazz & classical – as well as learning how to move on stage, to breathe, and to sing together with confidence and joy!
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Monday, July 26 – Friday, July 30, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Back-to-School All Strings “Boost” Camp (Ages 8 – 12)
Sign up for a fun boost to get your string-player ready to go back to school! Students will receive group string instruction specific to their instrument focusing on basic technique, note reading, and fun ensemble playing. Other enrichment activities include crafts, musical games, and movement activities meant to foster camaraderie with fellow musicians. Students are expected to bring their own violin, viola, or cello. For beginning to advanced string players.
Instructor: Becky Johnson
Dates: Monday, August 23 – Friday, August 27, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $386 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Viola is Cool! Jump-start Day (Ages 10 – 15)
This is an optional day to get a jump-start on the Viola is Cool Camp. This day is particularly helpful for beginners, or for those who want to jump right in! Includes individual attention time with Ms. Becky, our teacher. A viola is provided, if needed. Must be enrolled in the Viola is Cool Camp.
Instructor: Becky Johnson
Dates: Monday, July 5, 2021
Times: 9:000am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 1
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $57 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Viola is Cool! Camp (Ages 10 – 15)
It’s fun to play the violin’s bigger sibling – the viola. Enjoy viola perks: school music directors welcome you, beautiful low notes, fewer play your instrument. Viola power – learn why more violinists play viola too! Minimum 1-year violin or viola playing required. A viola is provided, if needed. Please call 301-320-2770 for exceptions for younger students.
Instructor: Becky Johnson
Dates: Tuesday, July 6 – Friday, July 9, 2021
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Sessions: 4
Location: Glen Echo Park (in person)
Tuition: $359 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Summer Music Classes
Online (Live and Interactive)
(listed by category and then by age)
General Music
Musical Imagination Station (Ages 3 – 6)
Children and parent/caregiver share creative music, movement, and drama fun. We begin with a musical greeting and a jazzy body warm-up, then explore beat and rhythmic patterns with instruments. Next, we use visuals to travel with Mr. B Box on exciting musical journeys to different places from the moon to a farm. Our return home is celebrated with singing, dancing and playing with our special stuffed animal friends. Our travels cover many elements of music such as steady beat, tempo, pitch, dynamics and timbre.
Instructor: Mary Gresock
Dates: Saturdays, June 5 – 26, 2021
Times: 11:00am – 11:45am
Sessions: 4
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $92 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Bucket Band Rhythm Class (Ages 8 – 11)
With expert guidance, learn the basics of rhythm, percussion, and drums at home. Sticks, buckets, pans, and pails become our rhythmic orchestra. A fun kick start to the world of percussion all around us.
Instructor: Chris Barrick
Dates: Tuesdays, June 29 – July 27, 2021
Times: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $115 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Guitar and Ukulele
Acoustic Guitar for Beginners (Ages 13+)
Learn a few chords and strums; you’ll be playing satisfying versions of your favorite songs in this fun class. You know a lot about music just from years of listening. Use that knowledge and you’ll be playing by ear in no time at all. Guitar and notebook required.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Tuesdays, June 29 – August 17, 2021
Times: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $164 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Intermediate Acoustic Guitar (Ages 13+)
So you’ve taken beginning guitar or you’ve been playing for a while and want to get to the next level. Learn some finger picking and other techniques that will make your playing more interesting. Use these skills to play songs you love. Guitar and notebook required.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, July 1 – August 19, 2021
Times: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $164 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Songs with Friends (Ages 13+)
From blues to Bob Dylan to Bono to Beyoncé and beyond, expand your guitar technique and repertoire while playing great music with others. We all pick suitable songs and learn to play them as individuals and as a group. Ukuleleists welcome too.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, July 1 – August 19, 2021
Times: 9:00pm – 10:00pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $164 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Beginning Ukulele (Ages 13+)
A fun class to explore this wonderful member of the guitar family! You will learn simple chords and how to use them in a variety of traditional and contemporary songs. Great for personal enjoyment, parties, & open mics! Bring ukulele & notebook.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Thursdays, July 1 – August 19, 2021
Times: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $164 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Continuing Ukulele (Ages 13+)
Take your basic skills to a new level as you learn more picking and some melody playing too, and take the songs you really want to play. For students previously enrolled in the WCM Continuing Ukulele class and those who have taken Beginning Ukulele or have the equivalent skills.
Instructor: Mike Kligerman
Dates: Tuesdays, June 29 – August 17, 2021
Times: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Sessions: 8
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $164 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Traditional Irish Music
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Ages 13+)
Combined class for advanced beginning players. Some basic knowledge of the instrument, fingering, simple scales, and simple tunes is required. Explore the rich mostly aural tradition of Irish music and expand your repertoire. Irish tunes learned by ear: jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas. Learn about fingering, ornamentation, breath control, intonation, basic repertoire & listening recommendations. Bring Irish flute or tin whistle in key of D and recording device.
Instructor: Tina Eck
Dates: Wednesdays, May 12 – June 9, 2021
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sessions: 6
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $132
REGISTER through the Washington Conservatory or call us 301-320-2770
Intermediate to Advanced Irish Flute and Tin Whistle (Ages 13+)
Builds on the Advanced Beginners Irish Flute/Tin Whistle class. Fundamental skills required. Explores additional repertoire, ornamentation, phrasing; also focuses on tone, intonation, breath control, session tunes, learning by ear. We explore jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, and other tuneforms. Minimum age 13. Bring an Irish simple system flute or tin whistle in the key of D and recording device.
Instructor: Tina Eck
Dates: Wednesdays, May 12 – June 9, 2021
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Sessions: 6
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided to registered students only by the instructor prior to the first day of class.
Tuition: $132
REGISTER through the Washington Conservatory or call us 301-320-2770
Singing
How to Sing – One Hour, Online, Summer Boot Camp for Teens (Ages 13 – 17)
Yes, you can sing! In a group setting, enjoy learning ways to warm up for the best sound and range without hurting your voice. Learn a technique for all styles of music, how to stay in tune, and how posture and breathing help you sing.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Thursdays, July 1 – July 29, 2021
Times: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $115 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Introduction to Singing for Adults (Ages 18+)
In a group setting, enjoy learning and understanding how the voice creates sounds and which sounds are optimal for singing! Through vocal exercises and songs we will explore posture and breathing with attention to vocal range, articulation, health and intonation.
Instructor: Jennifer Suess
Dates: Wednesdays, July 7 – August 4, 2021
Times: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $115 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Music Appreciation and Seminars
Great Black Classical Composers: 18th Century to Today (Ages 18+)
We all know Mozart, but do you know Chevalier de Saint-Georges, called the ‘Black Mozart’? Did you know Beethoven dedicated a sonata to the black composer and violinist George Bridgetower? Guided by the celebrated DC-native composer, Jeffrey Mumford, we will hear and view performances from the varied, captivating, and rich legacies of black composers.
Instructor: Jeffrey Mumford
Dates: Thursdays, July 1 – July 29, 2021
Times: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sessions: 5
Location: Online (Live and Interactive) – This class takes place via Zoom, and the link to participate will be provided only to registered students prior to the first class.
Tuition: $91 (plus the $15 Glen Echo Park registration fee)
REGISTER on the Glen Echo Park website.
Miscellaneous
Create Your Own Music Class (all ages)
Do you want to study an area of music that is not listed in the class catalogue? Let us know! A minimum of 6 students are needed to create your own music class. All ages are welcome.