If you have a child who is interested in furthering their study of a string or band instrument through learning, performing and experiencing great music, then you may want to consider the Summer Enrichment Program at the Danbury Music Centre!
Since the 1950’s, the Danbury Music Centre has offered engaging summer educational programs to the community to allow students of all levels (beginner through advanced) to continue to refine their music skills over the summer. Financial aid is available. Please contact dmc@danburymusiccentre.org.
2025 Summer Programs:
Summer Bands:
July 7-18, 2025, Mon-Fri 9AM-3PM
For grades 3+
Tuition: $425
Summer Bands offers participants at all levels the opportunity to play staples from the concert band and jazz band repertoire as well as the opportunity to learn a new instrument and for participants at a beginner level. Program concludes with a concert!
Summer Strings:
July 21 - August 1, 2025, Mon-Fri (9AM-1:30PM)
For grades 3+
Tuition: $425
Summer Strings offers participants the opportunity to perform in large ensembles and chamber music groups and to learn fiddle tunes.
Chamber Music Intensive
July 21-25, 2025; Mon (9:30AM-2PM), Tues-Fri (10AM-2PM)
Ages 15+
Tuition: $375
This program offers an opportunity for string players (violin, viola, cello and bass), ages 15 and up to play chamber music in a non-competitive setting. Application deadline is June 30th.
Be sure to mention that you heard about the program in Macaroni KID!
About the Danbury Music Centre
The Danbury Music Centre, is a non-profit organization located at 256 Danbury Main Street housed in a beautiful 19th-century building, formerly the public library. We provide classical community music experiences through our ensembles and events. In 1993, the Danbury Common Council dedicated the upstairs rehearsal hall in honor of the late Marian Anderson, a world-renowned contralto who was a resident of Danbury and served on the Music Centre Board of Directors. For more information visit https://danburymusiccentre.org/ or follow on Facebook and Instagram.
