July 6 - 31, 2026
BAM Summer Music Camp – ideal for young musicians to begin or continue their study of music.
The summer program provides direct music instruction from professional musicians and certified music educators.
Students develop musicianship, have fun, and enjoy learning music through performance. They have the opportunity to work in a large rehearsal setting, small group lessons, and chamber ensembles utilizing a variety of musical styles. Students will leave the summer camp with new skills, friendships, and life-long memories.
We offer live performances every Friday and the opportunity to work alongside professional musicians.
There is something to offer students of all playing levels.
Camp Details
A typical day includes:
Small group lessons
Large ensembles
Small class theory/music history
Guest artists
Review classes for beginners
July 6-31, 2026
Monday - Friday • 9am - 12pm
Ward Melville High School
For students entering grades 4-12
Fees: $500 (includes camp t-shirt and registration fees!)
All classes taught by certified NYS music teachers
Band and orchestra classes available
Space is limited to first 200 students
Walk-in registration ALSO available during the first week of camp.
Summer Music Director: James Hein
James Hein received his undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Maryland and is currently working towards a Master’s in Liberal Arts from Stony Brook University.
Mr. Hein is currently the orchestra director at Arrowhead elementary school as well as the 10th grade orchestra at Ward Melville High School. Throughout his career, Mr. Hein has taught beginning band, orchestra, chorus and general music.
2026 Summer Music Concert
Friday July 31 • 12 PM
Brookhaven Art & Music Summer Music Camp is held at:
Ward Melville High School
380 Old Town Road
Setauket-East Setauket, NY 11733
Walk-in registration ALSO available during the first week of camp.
Interested in Interning at Summer Music?
If you are in at least 10th grade and are interested in interning for Brookhaven Art and Music, feel free to email us or complete your application today!
Applications due by June 5th, 2026.
We hope all our young musicians and their families continue to make music and share the gift of music with family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
— Phil Gelfer