Young Musicians & Artists

Young Musicians & Artists offers instrumental music, choir, piano, and guitar in its first session. Its second session includes theatre, musical theatre, technical theatre and stagecraft, dance, visual arts, songwriting, creative writing, and photography. Students sign up for one program area per session.

Programs

• Instrumental Music — Planned First Session program.
• Choir — Planned First Session program.
• Piano — Planned First Session program.
• Guitar — Planned First Session program.
• Theatre — Planned Second Session program.
• Musical Theatre — Planned Second Session program.
• Technical Theatre and Stagecraft — Planned Second Session program.
• Dance — Planned Second Session program.
• Visual Arts — Planned Second Session program.
• Songwriting — Planned Second Session program.
• Creative Writing — Planned Second Session program.
• Photography — Planned Second Session program.

At a glance

• Current session: Session 1 (Jun 27–Jul 9, 2027); Session 2 (Jul 11–Jul 23, 2027)
• General schedule: Planned 2027 dates include Session 1 and Session 2. Students sign up for one program area per session.

About the provider

Young Musicians & Artists was established in 1965 by Sister Ann Miriam as the Young Musicians, Inc. summer program, known as YMI. In 1974, it moved to Willamette University and has been housed there ever since. Over 13,000 youth have attended since its founding. Its mission is to provide young artists with a unique, immersive arts experience that strengthens creative expression, builds confidence, and cultivates a sense of community.

Registration is first-come, first-served. Monthly installment plans are available for the remaining balance after the initial $400 deposit. Financial aid is available, but YMA cannot always fully fund all requests. Sibling discount: each additional camper receives a $200 discount. Financial aid recipients do not receive a sibling discount on top of their financial aid award.

Last updated October 1, 2026.