Band, Choir, Instrumental Jazz, Musical Theatre, Piano, Strings
Camp Registration
Join us July 16-22, 2023, on the campus of Eastern Illinois University for the 75th anniversary of Eastern Music Camp! Founded in 1947 by then Music Department Chair Leo J. Dvorak, we're proud of our long tradition of supporting young musician's educational experiences. All camps are $525 for the week, inclusive of all instruction, housing, meals, and social activities. Regular registration is open through June 1, 2023.
Scholarships
All students selected for the ILMEA All-State festival in Peoria receive an automatic $100 scholarship. This can be combined with a general scholarship, for those who earn those awards.
$100 general scholarships are offered each year, chosen by application. These applications are due on April 13, 2023, and require both a student application form and a teacher recommendation form.
General Scholarship Application Form
General Scholarship Teacher Recommendation Form
For further consideration of financial assistance based on need, please contact the EMC director's office by email. Some years, additional donors come forth to help students attend camp.
Our Camps 
A typical day includes six classes -- four specific to the camp the student is attending, and two electives. Instrumental Jazz and Musical Theatre have their own courses designed to complement the material presented in the performance part of the instructional day. Instruction lasts from 8:30-4:00, and evenings include social activities and a series of concerts by faculty, staff, and students.
Band (completing 5th through 12th grades)
Choir (completing 5th through 12th grades)
Instrumental Jazz (completing 6th through 12th grades)
Musical Theatre (completing 8th through 12th grades)
Piano (completing 5th through 12th grades)
Strings (completing 7th through 12th grades)
