Summer Music Camps

Wartburg summer music camps are the perfect place to grow your skills, meet other passionate young musicians, and work with experienced faculty in a fun, supportive environment. Whether you’re into band, choir, or orchestra, these camps offer exciting opportunities to perform, learn new techniques, and explore your musical creativity. Plus, you’ll get a taste of campus life and build friendships that last beyond the summer. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable musical experience—join us at Wartburg!

Wartburg offers two summer music camps. The Meistersinger Music Camp takes place in June and has performance options for band, choir, orchestra, piano, organ, and more.

The Meistersinger All-State Camp introduces music teachers and vocalists entering ninth grade and up to music for the Iowa All-State vocal auditions.

Camps Contact

Sarah Bouska
Music Tour, Camp, and Promotion Manager
100 Wartburg Blvd
PO Box 1003
Waverly, IA 50677-0903
sarah.bouska@wartburg.edu
Office: 319-352-8743
Cell: 641-420-8140

Music Camp Details

Learn from faculty mentors who will help you develop as a musician through discovery, empowerment, and collaboration. Performance options include band, choir, orchestra, piano, organ, and more. All campers will be have the opportunity to attend and perform in recitals, work in chamber ensembles, perform solos and become collaborative musicians. All are welcome to a final concert on Friday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m. in Neumann Auditorium featuring our Meistersinger Music Campers!

Registration Type	Early Registration (April 19-May 19)	Late Registration (May 20-June 8)
Registration Type: Residential Registration (housing and all meals included)	Early Registration(April 19-May 19): $480	Late Registration(May 20-June 8): $555
Registration Type: Commuter Registration (lunches and dinners included; breakfasts and housing not included)	Early Registration(April 19-May 19): $380	Late Registration(May 20-June 8): $455
Registration Type: Optional Private Lesson with Wartburg Faculty (30 minutes)	Early Registration(April 19-May 19): $30	Late Registration(May 20-June 8): $40

2025 Registration Information
Registration Period: April 17-June 8

Register Here

Schedule (PDF)

Additional Steps

Complete each form below and mail to complete the process.

Parent/Guardian Release Form
Commuter Release Form (only required for commuters)

Registrations are nonrefundable beginning June 3.

Directed by Dr. Lee Nelson, director of choral activities and associate professor of music. Introduces music teachers and vocalists entering ninth grade and up to music for the Iowa All-State vocal auditions. The 3-day camp features mass rehearsals, sectionals led by veteran choral educators, and optional individualized voice instruction. Campers experience a taste of life on Wartburg’s campus and can stay overnight in Wartburg residence halls, eat in our highly rated cafeteria, and participate in group recreation activities including indoor and outdoor games, open gym and pool time at the W, and karaoke, a camp favorite. Questions can be directed to allstatecamp@wartburg.edu or 319-352-8743.

There are two options for registration: online and mail. Please choose ONE below.

2025 Registration Information
Registration Period: May 1-July 21

Complete the appropriate online form below to complete the registration process. Please note commuter registration does not include housing.

Session I: Aug. 4-6 RESIDENTIAL Registration
Session I: Aug. 4-6 COMMUTER Registration
Session II: Aug. 8-10 RESIDENTIAL Registration
Session II: Aug. 8-10 COMMUTER Registration

FAQs (PDF)

Schedule (PDF)

Mail-In Registration

Complete the forms below and mail to complete the process. If you wish to pay by credit card, you must use the online registration option.

Mail-In Registration Form (checks only)
Parent/Guardian Release Form
Commuter Release Form (only required for commuters)

*Session 2 (Residential) has reached capacity. You may join a waitlist for housing by emailing allstatecamp@wartburg.edu. This does NOT guarantee that housing will be available.

Registrations are nonrefundable beginning July 21. After the registration deadline students will be enrolled as space is available.

All registrants will receive rehearsal recordings by Aug. 31. Music must be ordered through your choir director. Commuters are responsible for transporting themselves to campus each day and housing is not provided.

Meistersinger All-State Session 2 Group - About 650 students in Neumann Auditorium

All State music camp counselor with group of students

All State Camp - dramatic shot of Dr. Nelson conducting in Neumann Auditorium in his Norwegian curling pants

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