The Atlanta Music Project Summer Series is a 4-week music festival and school, based in the Capitol View neighborhood in Southwest Atlanta.  The 2023 AMP Summer Series will be held in two sessions during June 2023 and feature symphony orchestra, string orchestra, wind ensemble, choir, chamber ensembles and several concerts by AMP students, faculty, and guest artists. The AMP Summer Series serves novice, intermediate and advanced musicians in grades 4  through 12.  Rising fourth graders and seniors who finished high school in 2023 are eligible.

2023 AMP Summer Series Session I – Large Ensembles

• June 5, 2023 to June 23, 2023
• For intermediate & advanced band, orchestra and choir students
• Grades 6 to 12 (including rising 6th graders)
• Completed Teacher Recommendation Form required

2023 AMP Summer Series Session II – Chamber Music

• June 26, 2023 to June 30, 2023
• For advanced high school band, orchestra and choir students
• Students will be placed in chamber ensembles
• Grades 9 to 12 (including rising 8th graders)
• Audition video required
• Completed Teacher Recommendation Form required

2023 AMP Summer Series Session II  – Elementary Ensembles

• June 26, 2023 to June 30, 2023
• For elementary band, orchestra and choir students
• Grades 4 & 5 (including rising 4th graders)
• Participants must have some experience on their instrument

AMP SUMMER SERIES SESSION I: June 5, 2023 to June 23, 2023

AMP SUMMER SERIES SESSION II: June 26, 2023 to June 30, 2023

All accepted applicants will receive a full-tuition scholarship to attend the AMP Summer Series. Daily lunch and afternoon snack are provided. AMP has instruments available for loan during the program.

TO APPLY: Review the info below and then click the application link

SESSION I – Large Music Ensembles – June 5 to June 23, 2023

• Must have been in 5th through 12th grade during the 2022-2023 school year; or currently a rising college freshman
• Instruments accepted: voice, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet oboe, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, orchestral percussion
• Intermediate Instrumentalists: 2+ years of playing experience on instrument to be played at 2023 AMP Summer Music Series; prior band or orchestra experience and the ability to read music is strongly recommended. Repertoire to be performed is Level 2 and up.
• Advanced Instrumentalists: 4+ years of playing experience on instrument to be played at 2023 AMP Summer Series; private lessons, band or orchestra experience and the ability to read music is strongly recommended. Repertoire to be performed will be Level 4 and up, to include standard orchestral literature.
• Vocalists: must have minimum 1 year choir experience
• Prospective applicant’s music teacher or youth music ensemble director must complete AMP’s Teacher Recommendation Form
• In order to ensure the best musical experience for students and faculty, all participants of the AMP Summer Series must commit to attending the entire session and be available to attend all classes and performances. Absences, late arrivals and early pick-ups will render a student eligible for dismissal from the program.

SESSION II – Chamber Music – June 26 to June 30, 2023

• Must have been in 8th through 12th grade during the 2022-2023 school year; or currently a rising college freshman
• Instruments accepted: voice, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet oboe, bassoon, French horn trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, orchestral percussion,
• For advanced instrumentalists and vocalists
• 4+ years of playing experience on instrument to be played at 2023 AMP Summer Series; 2+ year of private lessons strongly recommended; ability to read music is required. No chamber music playing experience required
• Vocalists: must have minimum 2 year choir experience
• Audition video is required
• Prospective applicant’s music teacher must complete AMP’s Teacher Recommendation Form
• In order to ensure the best musical experience for students and faculty, all participants of the AMP Summer Series must commit to attending the entire session and be available to attend all classes and performances. Absences, late arrivals and early pick-ups will render a student eligible for dismissal from the program.

SESSION II – Elementary Ensembles – June 26 to June 30, 2023

• Must have been in 3rd, 4th or 5th grade during the 2022-2023 school year
• Instruments accepted: voice, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet oboe, bassoon, French horn trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, orchestral percussion
• For Instrumentalists: it is strongly recommended to have at least six months of  playing experience on instrument to be played at 2023 AMP Summer Music Series
• Vocalists: all are welcome
• In order to ensure the best musical experience for students and faculty, all participants of the AMP Summer Series must commit to attending the entire session and be available to attend all classes and performances. Absences, late arrivals and early pick-ups will render a student eligible for dismissal from the program.