Immerse yourself in all things percussion this summer with SFCM’s Percussion Academy for students ages 13–18. Hone your skills and connect with fellow young percussionists while exploring a wide range of instruments and techniques. Throughout this six-day program, students participate in classes that may include orchestral percussion, keyboard percussion, chamber ensemble, and global percussion.
 
Ages: 13-18
When: Monday, June 22, 2026 - Saturday, June 27, 2026
Application Fee: $50
Tuition: $1095
Housing & Dining
    Shared Bedroom: $880
    Single Bedroom: $1,355
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2026
 

Requirements:
Admission is by video audition; Applicants should submit these four components: One two-mallet piece of your choice; One four-mallet piece of your choice; One Snare drum étude: Cirone, Peters, or Delecluse; One Timpani étude: Hochrainer, Goodman, Woud, etc. Mp4’s or youtube links accepted. 

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 AM - Group Warm up
10:00 AM - Masterclass 
12:00 PM - Lunch & Practice Break
1:30 PM - Instrument specific classes 
3:30 PM - Ensemble Rehearsal
5:30 PM - Dinner Break
7:00 PM - Group Events and Concerts

Faculty

Haruka Fujii, Artistic Director
Jacob Nissly
Patti Niemi