RIGHT NOW/SOON--

Columbus Youth Jazz

• CYJ Combos, winter 2026 semester.
• Eligibility: middle school or early high school wind instruments (sax, trumpet, trombone, etc)
• Timing ASAP! Combos are already underway, and more horns are needed. Email [email protected] for more information. 

• CYJ Girls Ensemble: 6 week program February 19-March 27: https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/event/girls-ensemble-2026/?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CYJJazzGirlsContent&utm_content=version_A​
• Eligibility: The CYJ Girls Ensemble is open to female, nonbinary, and gender-expansive instrumentalists and vocalists in grades 7-12 with a minimum of two years experience on their instrument. ​

SUMMER 2026--

Ohio State University

• Flute Workshop: June 14-18: https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp/flute-workshop
• Eligibility: For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2026–2027 school year, and 2026 high school graduates.
• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 26

 

• Clarinet Academy: June 7-10: https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp/clarinet-academy
• Eligibility: For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2026–2027 school year, and 2026 high school graduates.
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 17

 

• Double Reed Camp: June 17-20: https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp/double-reed-camp
• Eligibility: For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2026–2027 school year and 2026 high school graduates. Must have at least one year of experience on your instrument.
• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 26

 

• Saxophone Camp: June 7-10: https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp/saxophone-camp
• Eligibility: For students entering grades 9–12 in the 2026–2027 school year, and 2026 high school graduates.
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 17

 

• Jazz Camp: June 11-14: https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp/jazz-camp
• Eligibility: For students entering grades 10–12 in the 2026–2027 school year and 2026 high school graduates; must have at least one year of experience playing in a school jazz ensemble.
• Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 20

 

• Middle School Concert Band Academy: June 21-26: https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp/ms-band-academy
• Eligibility: For students entering grades 6–9 in the 2026–2027 school year. All participants must have at least one year of playing experience.
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, May 31

 

• Marching Band Clinic: July 10-12: https://music.osu.edu/outreach/ysmp/marching-band-clinic
• Eligibility: For students entering grades 10–12 in the 2026–2027 school year, and 2026 high school graduates. Students must have completed at least one year of marching band and must have experience on a brass or percussion instrument.
• Registration Deadline: Register ASAP (note that this program fills early)

Capital University

• Winds and Percussion Summer Camp: June 8-12: https://www.capital.edu/academics/academic-resources/summer-courses/winds-percussion-camp/
• Eligibility: band students entering grades 7-9
• Registration Deadline: N/A

Ohio University

• Ohio Summer Music Academy: June 22-27: https://www.ohio.edu/fine-arts/summer-arts-programs/high-school/summer-music-academy
• Eligibility: The OHIO Summer Music Academy Band Camp is an immersive experience designed for intermediate to advanced high school brass, woodwind, and percussion students
• Registration Deadline: N/A

Ohio Wesleyan University

• OWU Summer Music Camp: June 7-12: https://sites.owu.edu/summermusiccamp/
• Eligibility: For students in band, choir, and orchestra (6th – 12th grade)
• Registration Deadline: N/A

Otterbein University

• Otterbein Summer Music Experience: June 8-13: https://www.otterbein.edu/events-conferences/summercamps/music-camp/
• Eligibility: Rising 9-12 graders
• Registration Deadline: Scholarship deadline April 1; Final deadline May 1

Denison University

• Denison Summer Tutti: June 20-28: https://summertutti.denison.edu/music/
• Eligibility: Rising 10-12 graders
• Registration Deadline: Priority March 1

Out of State

• Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (Twin Lake, MI): https://bluelake.org/summer-camp/

Private Lessons
Summer is the perfect time to dive into private lessons and take your skills to the next level. With fewer school-year distractions, students can focus on personalized, one-on-one instruction that’s tailored just for them. Whether it's strengthening fundamentals, exploring new material, or preparing for the year ahead, private lessons offer the individualized attention that helps students grow faster and stay motivated. Please contact Mrs. Olis for private lesson teacher suggestions.

SCHOOL YEAR 2026-27--

Columbus Youth Symphony Orchestra

• Columbus Youth Symphony Orchestra: https://columbussymphony.com/orchestra/auditions/youth-orchestra/
• Eligibility: 7-12 flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion
  
• Registration Deadline: TBD
  

Columbus Youth Jazz Program

• Columbus Youth Jazz Program: https://www.jazzartsgroup.org/youthjazz/auditions/
  
• Eligibility: Open to new and returning students grades 7 through 12, the Columbus Youth Jazz (CYJ) program is the premiere small group and large ensemble opportunity for young musicians to learn the art of jazz.
  
• Registration Deadline: Auditions TBD

Central Ohio Youth Bands

• Central Ohio Youth Bands: https://capital-appservice-prod.azurewebsites.net/academics/services-and-programs/central-ohio-youth-bands/
• Eligibility: CADET BAND, students up through 8th grade currently are eligible to audition; JUNIOR WINDS, students in grades 7 through 9 currently are eligible to audition; COLUMBUS YOUTH SYMPHONIC BAND (CYSB), students in grades 9 through 11 currently are eligible to audition. 
  
• Registration Deadline: Auditions TBD

Dublin Youth Brass Band

• Dublin Youth Brass Band: https://www.dublinbands.com/dublin-youth-brass-band.html
  
• Eligibility: Advanced middle school through high school brass and percussion students.
  
• Registration Deadline: TBD; Runs two different seasons - fall and winter/spring. Refer to website for audition information and dates.​