June 11–13, 2027
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.
2027 registration 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: $300*
Deadline: April 30, 2027 at 11:45pm
Regular Registration: $325*
Deadline: May 28, 2027 at 11:45pm
Late Registration: $350*
Deadline: June 8, 2027 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
$250* (optional)
Check in on Thursday, June 10. Check out on Sunday, June 13.
*excludes taxes and fees
Food
Food will not be provided. Students are responsible for paying for their meals for the duration of the camp. See more details in the Dining section below.
More Information
Areas of Concentration
- Daily clarinet masterclasses
- All-State audition preparation
- Skill-building (including sight-reading, memorization, focus, etc.)
- Breathing techniques and wellness
- Clarinet ensemble
What To Bring
- Yoga mat
- Face towel
- Refillable plastic bottle
- Clarinet
Schedule
Day 1–2
7:30–7:45am – Check-in
8–9am – Yoga with Dr. Hunt
9–10am – Foundations: warm-ups & scales with Dr. Suzuki
10–11am – Clarinet Ensemble rehearsal
11am–12p.m. – Breathing Class with Dr. Garcia and Dr. Suzuki
12–1pm – Lunch (tutoring session available with assistant)
1–2pm – Clarinet Ensemble rehearsal
2–3pm – Clarinet Masterclass (All-State prep, solo rep, memorization, focus skills) with Dr. Suzuki
3pm – Check-out
Day 3
7:30-7:45am - Check-in
9-10am - Clarinet Warm up (Dr. Suzuki)
10-11pm - All-State Preparation (Dr. Suzuki)
11-12pm - Clarinet Ensemble
12-1:00pm - Lunch
1-1:30pm - Boot Camp Final Concert
Parking
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.
Housing
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 for students staying in housing will be Thursday, June 11 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.