Summer Music Festival 2024

Weekdays, Thursday, July 11 - Friday, July 26
Hingham campus

Dr. Eric Laprade, Managing Director & Artistic Partner
Nick Biagini, Program Assistant
Ed Sorrentino, Program Advisor

South Shore Conservatory's Summer Music Festival (SMF) offers woodwind, brass, string, and percussion students in elementary school through college the opportunity to perform in high-quality wind bands, orchestras, chamber, and jazz ensembles. This festival brings together student musicians from across southeastern Massachusetts in an intense, supportive, collaborative, and music-focused learning environment. Through daily one-on-one interactions with a dedicated team of talented educators, SMF students are empowered to improve their technical ability, musical sensitivity, listening skills, analytical techniques, and overall confidence.

To register, click the REGISTER button below. The registration form will provide directions on how to process payment.
To reserve your spot, you must submit your registration form and all fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the program.


Our Programs

Morning Sessions 8 am-12 pm each day

Summer Wind Ensemble and Festival Wind Ensemble

grades 4-college / July 11-26, 2024
Tuition: $700

Morning String Intensive

grades 4-college / Thursday July 11 - Friday July 19, 2024
Tuition: $425

Afternoon Sessions 12:45-2:45 pm each day

Jazz Ensembles

grades 7-college / Thursday July 11 - Friday July 26, 2024
Tuition: Afternoon Session tuition with morning registration - $275; Afternoon Session registration only - $425

Afternoon Chamber Music

grades 7-college / Thursday July 11 - Friday July 26, 2024
Tuition: Afternoon Session Tuition with Morning Registration - $275; Afternoon Session registration only - $425

Festival Orchestra

grades 4-college / Thursday July 11 - Friday July 19, 2024
Tuition: Afternoon Session Tuition with Morning Registration - $200; Afternoon Session registration only - $275

Other Programs


Dates, Auditions, & More Information


Testimonials

"My experience at SMF was definitely one to remember! Not only was I provided an opportunity to play fantastic music, but I was also given the privilege to spend time with and get to know other musicians of very high caliber. From working with the Festival Wind Ensemble, to performing in a small chamber groups, SMF provided me with a great way to spend my summer, as well as grow and learn as a musician."

- Owen Vacheron, Foxboro, percussion

"Summer Music Festival is that one place where you can play music you wouldn't be able to play anywhere else. It's great for those two weeks in July to be able to play the most amazing repertoire with the most amazing musicians on the South Shore."

- Dante Nicotera, Hanover, baritone sax 

"Summer Music Festival at South Shore Conservatory is educational as well as fun. During the two weeks, you not only grow as a musician but also make friends and meet interesting people. Everyone there wants you to succeed, and pushes you to fulfill your full potential. The atmosphere is very different from that of a regular school band in that all of the students and the staff are motivated and have a passion for what they do."

- Kelly Vickers, Scituate, tuba

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