Specialty Summer Programs at The Peabody Preparatory

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The Peabody Preparatory of The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore’s premier community school for the performing arts, offers summer programs in music and dance for students of all backgrounds and experience levels. With a legacy of excellence spanning over a century, Peabody provides high-level instruction, creative exploration, and performance opportunities led by expert faculty at our downtown Baltimore campus.

The Peabody Preparatory offers a diverse array of summer programs designed to inspire and educate young artists. Our offerings support everyone from beginners to advanced performers, providing opportunities to explore and deepen their skills across a variety of disciplines.

Program Highlights Include:

Allegro Strings: String players working in Suzuki Books 1–5 grow their ensemble skills, explore rhythm, movement, and art, and perform in a culminating concert during this vibrant, week-long program.

Baltimore BeatLab: Explore music production, beatmaking, and digital audio creation in this hands-on, collaborative program for creative students with an ear for innovation.

Peabody Chamber Week: String students rehearse in trios, quartets, or quintets while developing artistry, collaboration, and ensemble performance under the guidance of Peabody faculty and guest coaches.

Peabody Innovation and Music Academy: Young musicians of all levels build creative confidence through improvisation, composition, ensemble work, and leadership training in this dynamic one-week intensive.

Peabody Piano Week: Serious young pianists dive into daily lessons, masterclasses, and ensemble work in this immersive conservatory-style experience.

Piano at Peabody: Designed for adult pianists, this week-long program blends master classes, lectures, and recitals in classical and jazz styles, all within a welcoming, community-driven setting.

Summer Dance Intensive: Intermediate to advanced dancers train in ballet, modern, jazz, and repertory through full-day instruction led by Peabody’s expert dance faculty.

Summer Guitar Institute: Classical guitarists of all ages refine their technique through daily boot camps, private lessons, ensemble playing, and performances with internationally renowned artists.

All programs are held at Peabody’s downtown Baltimore campus, giving students access to top-tier instruction and a vibrant community of peers. Whether you’re building foundational skills or preparing for advanced study, Peabody Preparatory’s summer programs offer the space to grow, create, and perform at the highest level.