2025 Music Camps and Workshops
UToledo Guitar Camp
Saturday, May 31
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Faculty:
Jay Rinsen Weik
UToledo Professor of Guitar
Megan Lesle Heer
Toledo School for the Arts
Chad Schoen
UToledo Music Alumnus and Toledo-Area Instructor
The camp features multiple sessions covering the major aspects of guitar playing and performance including chords, scales, creative use of pedals, mindfulness and stress reduction for the performing guitarist, music theory, guitar history, listening lab, developing a practice routine, and even playing together in the guitar orchestra! The UToledo Guitar Camp is for guitarists of all levels/ages and will be held in the UToledo Center for Performing Arts (UToledo Main Campus).
Schedule:
- 9:30-10 a.m. Arrive and Check-in.
- 10-11 a.m. Morning Session with Jay Weik
- 11-12:30 p.m. Break out Sessions with Megan Lesle Heer, Chad Schoen, and Jay Weik
- 12:30-2 p.m. Lunch (Not included - group may visit eatery on or near to campus)
- 2-3 p.m. Afternoon Break Out Sessions
- 3-4 p.m. Closing Session with Jay Weik
Cost: $65 - Visit our online store to pay your workshop fee.
Note: if you are under age 18, your parent or guardian must download and complete two forms in addition to completing the camp registration form. Links to those forms are at the bottom of this page. Further instructions are provided within the registration. Any questions, email Jay Weik Jay.Weik@utoledo.edu.
UToledo String Orchestra Workshop
May 27 - June 19
Faculty:
Norman Damschroder, director and UToledo Symphony Orchestra Conductor
Madeline Damschroder, co-director
A chance to keep up your skills and play great string orchestra music in early summer. Open to college, high school, and community string players. Rehearses Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. in the UToledo Center for Performing Arts.
Cost: $25 - covers music. Visit our online store and enter the amount of your payment.
Note: if you are under age 18, your parent or guardian must download and complete two forms in addition to completing the camp registration form. Links to those forms are at the bottom of this page. Further instructions are provided within the registration. Any questions, email Norm Damschroder - norman.damschroder@utoledo.edu.
UT Bands Drum Major Camp
June 16-19, 2025
Faculty: 
Dr. Andrew "Tiger" Rhodes - UToledo Director of Athletic Bands
Dr. Jason Stumbo - UToledo Director of Bands
The UToledo Band Program will continue its popular High School Drum Major camp in the summer of 2025. The camp is designed with a dedication to strong fundamentals, guiding students toward excellence in developing their own unique style compatible with their home programs. The result is growth in individual creativity, identity and culture of respect. The program enables us to train strong teachers, conductors, leaders, and even capable assistant band directors. Coupling the power of positive attitudes and high energy with values-based leadership principles is an unmatched recipe for success.
The 4-day camp is intended for local high school students entering grades 9-12, with multiple sessions running 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. over a 4-day period.
Note: if you are under age 18, your parent or guardian must download and complete two forms in addition to completing the camp registration form. Links to these forms are below.
Visitor Parking on Campus
Parking is NOT free on campus.
On occasion, parking will be free in select locations.
If attending a Department of Music event, check the event information for parking
details.
For general information about parking on campus and how to pay for parking, visit parkutoledo.com/
Forms for Participants who are Minors