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CAMP SPOTLIGHT: TYSA Summer Camps + Evergreen Music Festival

Ages 8-21 presents a Summer Music Camp for young woodwind, brass, percussion & string students

By Tacoma Youth Symphony Association | Tacoma & South Sound Macaroni KID February 8, 2024

The Tacoma Youth Symphony's Summer Music Camp for ages 8-21 presents a music camp for young woodwind, brass, percussion, and string students. 

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: July 22 – July 26, 2024 at Pacific Lutheran University
Session 2: July 14 – July 20, 2024 at Central Washington University

Two amazing symphonic summer music camps for students ages 7-21 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, and a final performance.

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TYSA – Hammond Ashley Bass Workshop

July 9–12, 2024 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.

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Summer Jazz Orchestra

August 1–4, 2024 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