EKU hosts 90th Foster Music Camp this summer

RICHMOND — This month, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) proudly hosts the 90th season of the Stephen Collins Foster Music Camp, the second oldest music camp in the United States.

Since 1936, the Foster Music Camp has inspired thousands of young musicians on EKU’s campus in Richmond, Kentucky.

This year’s sessions include a range of specialized camps for middle and high school students, with daily masterclasses and workshops led by professional music educators and performers. Foster Camp will also host a 90th alumni celebration for all former campers and EKU music alumni in band, orchestra and choir on June 27-28, 2025. 

WHEN: 

June 8-13 - Middle School Band and Strings, Piano I Camp (Grades 5-8)

June 15-21 - High School Band and Strings, Piano II Camp (Grades 9-12), World Percussion Camp, World Percussion & Band Combo Camp

June 22-28 - High School Band and Strings, World Percussion & Band Combo Camp, High School Choral Camp

June 27-28 - 90th Alumni Celebration Event

June 28 - Foster Camp 2025 Grand Finale Performance

WHERE:
Camp Masterclasses and Workshops 

2388 Crabbe St

Richmond, KY 40475

 Grand Final Performance and 90th Alumni Celebration Event

822 Hall Dr

Richmond, KY 40475