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York Summer Music Academy

Join us from June 19-24, 2023

The York Summer Music Academy is a collaborative event, sponsored by York College of Pennsylvania and the York Symphony Orchestra. It is a high school instrumental experience designed to complement the school music experiences of students in the greater York county region.

String and Wind Ensembles, Elective Courses, Lessons, and More
Open to students completing grades 8-12 in 2023

Registration is open now!

Early-Bird Tuition (available through May 15): $450 - lunch included

Regular Tuition: $495 - lunch included

Academy instructors are members of the York Symphony and/or the York College music faculty.

June 19-24, 2023
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

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Inside the Program

  • Sample Schedule

    Sample Schedule

    As a participant in the York Summer Music Academy, your schedule will be filled with informative and enjoyable learning opportunities related to your area of interest. An example of a possible schedule is below.

    • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. — Rehearsals 
    • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. — Chorus
    • 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. — Musicianship Elective 1
    • 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Studio Classes
    • 12 - 1 p.m. — Lunch (Provided)
    • 1 -2 p.m. — Sectionals, Faculty Recital, Student Recitals
    • 2 - 2:45 p.m. — Musicianship Elective 2
    • 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. — Musicianship Elective 3
    • 3:30 - 5 p.m. — Rehearsals
  • Sample Electives

    Sample Electives

    A variety of electives are available for selection. This list includes: 

    • Theory (Beg/Adv)
    • Composition
    • Jazz Improvisation
    • "In C." Collective
    • Conducting
    • Chamber Music
    • Intro to Piano
    • Intro to Sound Recording
    • Intro to Music Technology
    • World Music
    • Drum Circle
  • Faculty Roster

    Faculty Roster

    • Matthew Inkster — Conductor
    • Grace Muzzo — Conductor (Academy Chorus)
    • Denise Dillenbeck — Violin
    • Kerry Harker-Roth — Viola
    • Sara Male — Cello
    • Brian Krauss — Bass
    • Alicia Kosack — Flute
    • Kirstin Myers — Oboe
    • Michael Lippard — Clarinet
    • Robin Plant — Bassoon
    • Cheryl Staherski — Horn
    • Matthew Inkster — Trumpet
    • Nick Mazziott — Trombone
    • Mark DeMull — Percussion
    • Kenneth Osowski — Piano
    • Matt Monticchio — Composer
Contact Us
Matthew Inkster, D.Mus.
Professor of Music

Phone: 717.815.1526
minkster@ycp.edu