Murphy Music Camps

Murphy Music Camps offers "Let's Get Back to Band!" and "Let's Get Back to Orchestra!" for participants entering 5th through entering 10th grade. Each camp includes sectionals, small group instruction, individual practice time, ensemble instruction, and a chance to try a new band or orchestra instrument. The program also offers "Digital Music Video Camp," which uses GarageBand, iMovie, 32 brand new MacBook Pro computers, and a professional recording studio.

Programs

• Let's Get Back to Band! — Open to participants entering 5th through entering 10th grade · July 26-July 30, 2027; 9:00am - 3:00pm · Each participant requires at least 1 year of experience playing on their instrument. Snacks will be provided. Lunch is NOT provided. Friday concert at 1:30 pm.
• Let's Get Back to Orchestra! — Open to participants entering 5th through entering 10th grade · July 26-July 30, 2027; 9:00am - 3:00pm · Each participant requires at least 1 year of experience playing on their instrument. Snacks will be provided. Lunch is NOT provided. Friday concert at 1:30 pm.
• Digital Music Video Camp — August 2 - 6, 2026; 9:00am-3:00pm · Described as a one-of-a-kind, well-established, fun and creative camp in its 9th year of existence.

At a glance

• Ages: 10–15 years old
• Current session: Let's Get Back to Band! / Let's Get Back to Orchestra! Summer 2027 (Jul 26–Jul 30, 2027)
• General schedule: All Murphy Music Camps are located at Serra High School in San Mateo. On the last day of every week, all classes perform a free concert/screening for their family and friends.

About the provider

Murphy Music Camps says it provides a stimulating environment for learning and expressing music. The program lists Joe Murphy and Sara Rangel-Murphy as its leadership team, and it describes its staff as award-winning professional musical staff, with an award-winning music director and award-winning choral director. It also says discounts are offered for early bird signups, siblings, and multiple sessions, and that it uses a "No Child Turned Away" scholarship program.

Voicebox Choir will be on hiatus for the 2026-2027 school year. Band and Orchestra camps are open to participants entering 5th through entering 10th grade and require at least 1 year of experience playing on their instrument. Snacks will be provided. Lunch is NOT provided. On Friday, a pizza lunch is provided for all the kids in Band and Orchestra camps.

What families say

“I did not think my son could love a camp more than his basketball camp, but he said that your camp is tied for first place! He went in focused on the drums, but because you allowed him to try a second instrument, he has already switched to saxophone with the start of seventh grade this week! We will definitely sign him up next July and my he will be bringing his brother with him!” — Ling, parent of a 7th grade camper (2026)

Last updated September 15, 2026.