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June 12–14, 2026: Clarinet Boot Camp

Students performing with clarinets
Clarinet Boot Camp

June 12–14, 2026

UCF Main Campus • Performing Arts Center – Music

UCF’s Clarinet Boot Camp is a three-day intensive program designed to educate and inspire young clarinetists. Daily masterclasses and individual coaching sessions provide continual and concentrated input from clarinet faculty member Rie Suzuki. The camp also features instruction on musicians’ wellness, including breathing techniques and yoga movements.

Application Opens Soon

Forms available in the “More Information” section.

Contact

Rie Suzuki
Rie.Suzuki@ucf.edu

Registration Fees

A 15% discount is available for a second child.

Early Registration

$240*
Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 11:45pm

Regular Registration

$250*
Deadline: May 29, 2026 at 11:45pm

Late Registration

$350*
Deadline: June 9, 2026 at 11:45pm

*excludes taxes and fees

Refund Policy

Requests for refunds of camp tuition must be submitted no later than 11 business days prior to camp start date. No refunds will be considered within two weeks prior to the start of the camp session. Transaction fees paid to Purple Pass during registration are non-refundable, and a $50 processing fee is deducted from all refunds.

Housing

Regular Housing

(optional)
$470*
Deadline: June 9, 2026 at 11:45pm

Check-in: Thursday, June 11
Check-out: Sunday, June 14

*excludes taxes and fees

Food

Food will not be provided. Students are responsible for paying for their own meals for the duration of the camp. Please see more details in the Dining section below.

More Information

  • Daily clarinet masterclasses
  • All-State audition preparation
  • Skill-building (including sight-reading, memorization, focus, etc.)
  • Breathing techniques and wellness
  • Clarinet ensemble

  • Yoga mat
  • Face towel
  • Refillable plastic bottle
  • Clarinet

Day 1–2
7:30–7:45 a.m. – Check-in
8:00–9:00 a.m. – Yoga with Dr. Hunt
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Foundations: warm-ups & scales with Dr. Suzuki
10:00–11:00 a.m. – Clarinet Ensemble rehearsal
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Breathing Class with Dr. Garcia and Dr. Suzuki
12:00–1:00 p.m. – Lunch (tutoring session available with assistant)
1:00–2:00 p.m. – Clarinet Ensemble rehearsal
2:00–3:00 p.m. – Clarinet Masterclass (All-State prep, solo rep, memorization, focus skills) with Dr. Suzuki
3:00 p.m. – Check-out
Day 3
7:30–7:45 a.m. – Check-in
9:00–10:00 a.m. – Foundations: warm-ups & scales with Dr. Suzuki
10:00–11:00 a.m. – Clarinet Masterclass (audition skills) with Dr. Suzuki
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Clarinet Ensemble rehearsal
12:00–1:00 p.m. – Lunch (tutoring session available with assistant)
1:00–2:30 p.m. – Clarinet Ensemble rehearsal
2:30–3:00 p.m. – Concert Preparation & Soundcheck
3:00–4:00 p.m. – Boot Camp Showcase & Concert, and All-County Music store display (M150)

Parking Garage I (next to PAC Music Building) for $8 per day or next to Parking Garage I in a “green” spot. Please purchase the Daily Permit here. Please note that the red or blue parking is for faculty and staff only and will result in a ticket. Additionally, Parking Lots H4 (left of the PAC Building) and H2 (behind the PAC Building) will be closed.

Printable UCF map and parking guide.

Overnight campers will stay in UCF's Lake Claire housing.

Drop-off for housing will be inside the Performing Arts Center - Music Building at the Box Office. Check-in time for students that are staying in housing is Thursday, June 12 at 4PM.

Check-out will occur in the morning on the last day of camp. Luggage storage will be available.

Linens and towels are provided.