SYP-SYMS-01 - SYMS - Summer Youth Music School
Course Description
Summer Youth Music School (SYMS) - Summer 2025
Students in SYMS concentrate on a major instrument or voice part and choose electives to broaden their experience. They associate with talented young musicians who share their excitement about music, and they study with outstanding teachers and freelance artists. Enrollment for certain instruments may be limited.
In addition to concert bands, a variety of choruses, a string orchestra, and a full orchestra, we offer master classes, small ensembles, jazz groups, and other opportunities designed to improve each student's technique and musical understanding. Stimulating and challenging classes are available to students at all levels.
Students and faculty members give a variety of evening recitals throughout the sessions. Each session concludes with a final concert.
In addition to the Junior and Senior sessions of SYMS, there is also a Chamber Intensive option (July 17-18). This program is designed for high school musicians desiring an immersive experience working with UNH music faculty. An audition is required to attend this session and students must also enroll in Senior SYMS. For more information, visit the SYMS website at the link below.
Students can attend as Commuter or Overnight campers. Overnight campers will stay in a University residence hall and have meals in a University dining hall. Roommate requests are made when completing the registration questions in CampDoc (see below), not at the time of initial enrollment.
SYMS is held at Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham NH. Details regarding drop off locations, times, and other information are sent via email from program staff to enrolled participants prior to the session start date. Please be sure the email address provided while enrolling is that of a parent/legal guardian, not the participating student.
Private Lessons: One private lesson per session is available to interested students for an additional $25. The option to purchase a lesson will appear in your shopping cart after you've added the corresponding session of SYMS to the cart. We recommend purchasing a private lesson during your initial enrollment.
Scholarship Information: Students who may be receiving outside scholarships to help with SYMS tuition costs should send the check, made payable to UNH with SYMS and student name in the memo to: Lyndsay Boysen, Department of Music, Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham NH 03824.
NHYB/YSO Discount: Students who have participated in New Hampshire Youth Band and/or Youth Symphony Orchestra in Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 can receive a $100 discount for SYMS. This discount must be utilized upon initial enrollment and cannot be applied after the fact. Contact your Youth Band or Youth Symphony Orchestra director prior to enrolling for the coupon code if eligible. Once you have received the code, click the "Apply a Discount" box in the cart and you will be prompted to enter the code.
SYMS - Summer 2025
| Sessions | Dates | Grades (completed in Spring 2025) |
Cost | Registration Close Date (unless full earlier) |
| Junior SYMS | Sat, July 12-Weds, July 16 | Gr 6-8 | Commuter: $349 Overnight: $549 |
June 1 |
| Senior SYMS | Sat, July 19-Sun, July 27 | Gr 9-12 | Commuter: $699 Overnight: $899 |
June 1 |
Review the blocks below for important information and instructions on enrolling, CampDoc, and Travel.
Deposit: This program offers a deposit option of 25% of the camp fee when enrolling. This allows families to reserve their spot(s) in a program and pay off the remaining balance at a later date. The deposit option is available until May 1, 2025.
All outstanding balances are due by May 1, 2025, but can be paid before that date. For instructions on how to pay off a balance, review How to Pay an Outstanding Balance. It is the family responsibility to make a timely final payment. A student cannot attend a Youth Program until their balance is paid.
To request a drop from a youth program, email youth.programs@unh.edu or contact the Program Manager (info below). Please include the full name of the participant and clearly state the camp and session(s) to be dropped. Please be aware of our Summer Youth Program Payment & Refund Procedures.
For more information and program questions, contact: lyndsay.boysen@unh.edu
For the program website: SYMS