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Camps and festivals

Music
Come and be part of the music

Along with a vibrant music studies program at St. Norbert College with emphasis areas ranging from education to performance, we also offer a variety of camps and festivals for middle schoolers and high schoolers to participate in throughout the year.

Come and explore your love for music — from strings and brass to singing and jazz — in a college setting and learn from our talented faculty at the same time!

Summer Band Camp

June 15-19, 2026

Students of all ability levels are invited to join this fun and educational music-enrichment program. This camp runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily and is for students that will be in grades 6-10th for the 2026-27 school year. The concert is set for June 19th.

Please check back April 2026 for the registration link.

Violin Day

Oct. 4, 2025
Open to high school students in grades 9-12

Violin Day is a unique event offering high school students the opportunity to perform on the beautiful campus of St. Norbert College. The day will consist of a technique session, masterclasses and end with a concert. You will also get to experience lunch at our Ruth’s Marketplace.

Contact Taylor Giorgio for more information.
Registration link will be available Sept. 1 for this event.


Fall Honors Band

Nov. 8, 2025
Invite only — Open to students in grades 7-9

The Fall Honors Band Festival is for students from all across northeast Wisconsin and northern Michigan. This is an opportunity for students to come together on the SNC campus for a day of band rehearsals, culminating in a concert to end the afternoon.

Contact Phil Klickman for more information.


Winter BandFest

Feb. 14, 2026
Invite only - Open to high school students in grades 9-12

Join us on campus for a day filled with rehearsals, sectional clinics and special performances with SNC faculty. Approximately 70 students will be selected to participate. The festival will conclude with a grand finale concert.


Choral Festival

Feb. 27, 2026
Open to high school students in grades 9-12

The Choral Festival is for area high school singers. The day-long event is fast-paced and filled with music! All participating students will have the opportunity to sing together as a mixed SATB Festival Choir. Students will get to work alongside SNC vocal faculty and SNC choir students. Rehearsals will lead up to a late afternoon concert.

Contact Sarah Parks for more information.


Composition Day

April 11, 2026
Open to high school students in grades 9-12

Hear your music performed by SNC ensembles and faculty performers at SNC Composition Day! The event is open to high school students selected as Composition Fellows through the SNC Composition Competition. Selected works will be performed and the winner of the competition will receive a monetary award. Activities also include educational sessions and lunch.

Contact John Hennecken for more information.
Application link will be available December 2025.

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