Weatherford, OK – The Department of Music at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) invites middle and high school musicians to register for its 2026 summer music camps. Celebrating their 71st year, the camps offer a variety of opportunities for students of varying grade levels and musical interests.
SWOSU’s 2026 Music Camps include the following:
June 7–10: String Camp
June 9–12: Musical Theater Camp
June 10–12: Jazz Camp
June 14–17: All-State Choral Camp
June 21–24: Middle School Band Camp
July 12–17: Band Camp
SWOSU Music Camps bring a special energy to campus each year. These programs provide students with the opportunity to learn from and work with talented conductors and teachers, participate in ensembles, and hone musical skills while making lasting friendships and memories. Approximately 1,000 students and faculty travel from around the region to attend camps each year.
Both residential and commuter options are available. Additional information, audition music, and online registration can be found at https://www.swosucamps.com/. Questions can be directed to the SWOSU Music Camp Office at 580-774-3296.
For more information about SWOSU Music Camps, visit www.swosucamps.com/.
About SWOSU Department of Music
The Department of Music at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is one of the largest music programs in the region, with graduates working as educators, performers, and industry professionals across Oklahoma and the United States. The department offers undergraduate degrees in music education, performance, music business, and music therapy, along with graduate programs in performance, music therapy, and music education. Students study with faculty who are active performers and educators and gain experience through ensembles, applied instruction, and regular performances. The department also hosts outreach programs such as the annual SWOSU Music Camps, which bring hundreds of middle and high school students to campus each summer.
For information about scholarships, contact Dr. Shelley Martinson, Chair of the Department of Music, at 580-774-3708 or shelley.martinson@swosu.edu.
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