Students perform during ensemble concert

Camps and festivals

Music

Come and be part of the music

Along with a vibrant music studies program at St. Norbert College with emphasis areas ranging from education to performance, we also offer a variety of camps and festivals for middle schoolers and high schoolers to participate in throughout the year.

Come and explore your love for music — from strings and brass to singing and jazz — in a college setting and learn from our talented faculty at the same time!

Summer Band Camp

June 16-20, 2025

This camp is for students that will be in grades 6-10th for the 2025-26 school year.

Registration link will be posted March 2025

Fall Orchestra Invitational

October 11, 2024

Open to public and private school string orchestras in Wisconsin.

The Fall Orchestra Invitational is a unique event offering high school orchestras the opportunity to perform on the beautiful campus of St. Norbert College and receive assessment-based feedback from the SNC Orchestra Director. This non-competitive format enhances the educational experience for students and directors. Lunch and campus tours are available as well.

Contact Taylor Giorgio for more information.

Winter BandFest

Feb. 15, 2025

Invite only - Open to high school students in grades 9-12

Join us on campus for a day filled with rehearsals, sectional clinics and special performances with SNC faculty. Approximately 70 students will be selected to participate. The festival will conclude with a grand finale concert.

Mid-Level Honors Band

March 2025, date TBD

Invite only — open to students in grades 7-9

The Fall Honors Band Festival is for students from all across northeast Wisconsin and northern Michigan. This is an opportunity for students to come together on the SNC campus for a day of band rehearsals, culminating in a concert to end the afternoon.

Choral Festival

Date TBD

Open to high school students in grades 9-12

The Choral Festival is for area high school singers. The day-long event is fast-paced and filled with music! All participating students will have the opportunity to sing together as a mixed SATB Festival Choir. Students will get to work alongside SNC vocal faculty and SNC choir students. Rehearsals will lead up to a late afternoon concert.

Composition Day

May 3, 2025

Open to high school students in grades 9-12

Hear your music performed by SNC ensembles and faculty performers at SNC Composition Day! The event is open to high school students selected as Composition Fellows through the SNC Composition Competition. Selected works will be performed and the winner of the competition will receive a monetary award. Activities also include educational sessions and lunch.

Submit an application here.