Puget Sound Percussion Festival
June 30 – July 2, 2026 at Tacoma City Theaters
Puget Sound Percussion Fest is a three-day, immersive “total percussion” summer experience designed for percussionists of all ages. The festival exposes students to the full spectrum of the percussion world through hands-on instruction, ensemble playing, creative exploration, and mentorship from regional artist-educators.
A teacher in-service is available for school music teachers who would like to further develop their percussion skills at half of standard tuition.
Bassoon Fest Northwest
July 7 – 9, 2026 at Tacoma City Theaters
Bassoon Fest Northwest is a three-day, immersive summer intensive designed for bassoonists of all ages and experience levels. The festival offers a welcoming and engaging environment where students explore the bassoon through ensemble playing, fundamentals, masterclasses, creative activities, and mentorship from experienced artist-educators.
A teacher in-service is available for school music teachers who would like to further develop their bassoon skills at half of standard tuition.
New to the bassoon? Beginners and students interested in switching to the bassoon from another instrument are welcome!
Evergreen Music Festival Session 1
Session 1: July 13 – 17, 2026 at Pacific Lutheran University
An amazing symphonic summer music camp for students ages 7-14 who play orchestral instruments, including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Students will take part in daily rehearsals, instrument-specific coaching sessions, music theory classes, recreation time, and a final performance.
Evergreen Music Festival Session 2
Session 2: July 19 – 25, 2026 at Central Washington University
Another incredible symphonic summer music camp for students entering 9th grade through age 21 who play orchestral instruments, including strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Students will take part in daily rehearsals, instrument-specific coaching sessions, music theory classes, recreation time, listening to student and faculty recitals, and participate in a chamber music performance as well as final symphonic performance.
TYSA – Hammond Ashley Bass Festival
July 28 – 31, 2026 at the University of Puget Sound
The festival offers an immersive study of the double bass through group technique classes, solo opportunities, and ensemble instruction. At the end of the workshop, all of the participants combine together to perform in a unique all-bass orchestra extravaganza! Double bass students of all ages and abilities are welcome.
Summer Jazz Orchestra
August 6 – 9, 2026 at Tacoma City Theaters and the Spanish Ballroom
Join TYSA for their Summer Jazz Orchestra! This workshop is held in downtown Tacoma in Studio 3 of the Tacoma City Theaters, with a final performance in the Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins Elks Temple, and is for students entering 8th grade through age 21.