Performance Major Prep Summer 2026 (no lunch included)

Course Description

This camp is for sophomores, juniors and seniors thinking about auditioning for undergraduate music and theatre programs. Students will workshop audition materials, develop their resume and will have optional workshops in the use of AI in music. All students will finish camp with basic audition materials and resumes ready for college submission. Enroll here if the student plans to bring a packed lunch. If you would like to enroll with lunch included, please use the other listing.

Date(s), Time(s), Location

August 3 - August 7, 2026

9:00am - 3:00pm Eastern Time

Mount St. Mary's University, Frederick Campus
5350 Spectrum Dr.
Frederick, MD 21703

Instructors

Dr. Mark Carlson and Francesa Benner

Instructors for this program are all active performers in music and theatre. They have produced numerous plays, musicals and operas and teach at the high school and collegiate level. Their students have enjoyed acceptance from schools such as The Julliard School, Eastman School of Music, Shenandoah University and Westminster Choir College.

Technical Requirements or Needed Materials

We encourage you to come with audition materials ready to polish. We can help you pick things before the start of camp, please reach out if you need help choosing materials.

Cost

$550 non-refundable (does not include lunch)