Yamaha Sounds of Summer Program Celebrates 40 Years

BUENA PARK, Calif. (May 21, 2024) — This year Yamaha is happy to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the popular national summer percussion camp series, Sounds of Summer. Since 1984, these camps have been an integral part of the continuing education of thousands of percussion students across the country, offering in-depth, personalized instruction from Yamaha Clinicians who are experts in percussion and the marching arts.

Sounds of Summer 2024 Camp Schedule

Date	City	Venue	Host	Registration Link & Additional Info
May 28-31, 2024	Houston, TX	Kerr HS, Alief ISD	Jeff Rodriguez	Click here
June 3-6, 2024	Florence, AL	University of North Alabama	Tracy Wiggins, UNA	Click here
June 4-5, 2024	Auburn, AL	Auburn University	Matt-Art’s Music Shop	Click here
June 7-8, 2024	Fort Worth, TX	TCU Music Center	Brian West, TCU	Click here
June 9-10, 2024	Norman, OK	University of Oklahoma - Catlett Music Center	University of Oklahoma Bands, Benjamin Holmes	Click here
June 16-22, 2024	Bennettsville, SC	Camp Pinehill	Matt Savage	Click here
June 29-30, 2024	Reno, NV	McQueen High School	Aaron Hines	Click here
July 7-13, 2024	Orlando, FL	UCF School of Performing Arts	Thad Anderson, Kirk Gay, Jeff Moore	Click here
July 14-20, 2024	Springfield, OR	Lutheran Retreat / Camp Serene	Alan Keown	Click here
July 15-16, 2024	Plano, TX	Plano East Senior High School	John Brennan	Click here

"Yamaha Sound of Summer percussion camps continue the tradition of giving young students a unique experience learning marching percussion from artists and educators involved at the top level of the marching arts." says Joel Tetzlaff, Percussion Product Marketing Manager. "This special program continues to inspire and nurture young percussion students to become the next generation of performers and educators."

The Sounds of Summer program represents a longtime commitment by Yamaha to provide musicians with world-class instruments, instruction, and support for music education. Moments to connect, make friends, play music, and learn with one another… these moments can be truly life changing.

It is estimated that over 60,000 students have participated in a Yamaha Sounds of Summer camp over the last 39 years, and we hope you'll join us too this summer!