Summer Camps and Festivals

Keep the music going over the summer and join TYSA for a variety of experiences including the Evergreen Music Festival, the TYSA – Hammond Ashley Bass Workshop, and the Summer Jazz Orchestra!

Evergreen Music Festival Session 1

Session 1: July 14 – July 18, 2025 at Pacific Lutheran University

An amazing symphonic summer music camp for students ages 7-13 who play orchestral instruments, including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Students will take part in daily rehearsals, instrument-specific coaching sessions, music theory classes, recreation time, and a final performance.

Learn More and Register for EMF Session 1

Evergreen Music Festival Session 2

Session 2: July 20 – 26, 2025 at Central Washington University

Another incredible symphonic summer music camp for students entering 9th grade through age 21 who play orchestral instruments, including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Students will take part in daily rehearsals, instrument-specific coaching sessions, music theory classes, recreation time, listening to student and faculty recitals, and participate in a chamber music performance as well as final symphonic performance.

Learn More and Register for EMF Session 2

TYSA – Hammond Ashley Bass Workshop

June 30 – July 3, 2025 at Pacific Lutheran University

The workshop offers an immersive study of the double bass through group technique classes, solo opportunities, and ensemble instruction. At the end of the workshop, all of the participants combine together to perform in a unique all-bass orchestra extravaganza! Double bass students of all ages and abilities are welcome.

Learn More and Register for HABW

Summer Jazz Orchestra

July 31–August 3, 2025 at Tacoma City Theaters and the Spanish Ballroom

Join TYSA for their Summer Jazz Orchestra! This workshop is held in downtown Tacoma in Studio 3 of the Tacoma City Theaters, with a final performance in the Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins Elks Temple, and is for students entering 8th grade through age 21.

Learn More and Register for SJO

T-Town Chamber Music Festival

June 22 – July 12, 2025 at Pacific Lutheran University

The T-Town Chamber Music Festival and Institute is a dynamic three weeklong festival that pairs world-class faculty artists with exceptionally talented young musicians! Under the inspired direction of Oksana Ejokina, former Artistic Director of the renowned Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival, this elite program selects accomplished college and graduate-level pianists and string players through a highly competitive process. These rising stars, alongside seasoned faculty, will rehearse and perform in the breathtaking Lagerquist Concert Hall at Pacific Lutheran University, delivering electrifying classical chamber music performances to audiences across Tacoma and North Central Washington. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative inaugural season! Join us as we make Tacoma the beating heart of chamber music and celebrate the power of live performance to inspire, unite, and ignite! 

Learn More and Register for T-Town Chamber Music Festival

Programs

• Orchestras
• Enrichment Programs
• Summer Camps and Festivals
• Community Classes
• TYSA in the Schools
• Scholarships and Financial Aid

Business Review

"Thank you and all of the staff that contributed to EMF II. "

"We believe that the results were even greater than we expected. "

"We parents appreciate the hard work and passion that you put into preparing for such an engaging and fruitful week."

"Best music camp for kids!! 5-stars! "

"This week of festival camp is taught by musicians who are fantastic teachers to youth. "

"The children will learn and grow musically and the concert performance will bring tears to your eyes! "

"The performance sounds like a classical CD or music by adults! "

"The performance is amazing! Your child will study and learn throughout the week by a well-organized and professional crew! "

"They have been running this camp for several years and I've never heard my daughter complain about being bored or sitting around. "

"The other students are extremely kind and well-behaved. This isn't your everyday summer camp; EMF is on a much higher level and worth every penny!"