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UNH Summer Youth Music School
Overview
A summer music program offering individual major instrument and voice study combined with ensemble participation, master classes, and recitals. Junior SYMS serves grades 6–8 and Senior SYMS serves grades 9–12, with options for commuter or residential attendance.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1202 days
Sessions
Jul1–2 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Durham, NH
Cost
$500–$1,499from $399
Entering grades
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Chamber Intensive session requires audition
Application requirements
CampDoc Registration
All registration questions must be 100% complete before attendance
Parent/Guardian Contact
Parent or guardian email address required (not student email)
Roommate Request
Overnight students may request roommates during CampDoc registration process
Chamber Intensive
Audition required; enrollment in Senior SYMS required
Cost & sessions
Junior SYMS: $399 commuter, $599 overnight (plus $10 non-refundable registration fee). Senior SYMS: $749 commuter, $949 overnight (plus $10 non-refundable registration fee). Additional private lesson available for $25. NHYB/YSO participants eligible for $100 discount.
Financial aid
Outside scholarships accepted; checks made payable to University of New Hampshire (include SYMS and student name in memo). Scholarship mailing: Lyndsay Boysen, Department of Music, Paul Creative Arts Center, 30 Academic Way, Durham, NH 03824. NHYB/YSO participants from Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 eligible for $100 discount (coupon code required at initial enrollment).
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