Summer Music Clinic
Junior Session

 

June 21 - 27, 2026

For students completing grades 6-8

If you plan on applying for a scholarship through Summer Music Clinic, please make sure to apply by April 1 through the directions found here: https://precollege.wisc.edu/smc/financial-information Any questions please contact smc@wisc.edu or 608-263-2242.

 

A $75 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration. All program fee payments are due by June 1, 2026.

 

If there are multiple students from the same family participating, please complete one registration for EACH student.

AMOUNT
850.00
TOTAL

AMOUNT
1,250.00
TOTAL


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Summer Music Clinic Path

Choose a Clinic Path below...

Band - small and large group learning for wind instruments and percussion, with creative and singing opportunities

Choir/Voice - small and large group learning in voice with additional diverse learning opportunities and coaching. Choral ensemble and small group voice are included

Guitar - small and large group learning for guitarists in multiple styles with ensemble playing

Modern Expressions - for students interested in music and media production, writing your own music, lyrics, and songs, contemporary music, music business, dj, beat making, score creation, and hip hop performance

Musical Discovery - for students looking to explore music or who have experienced music just a little and want to explore it in new ways. This is an exciting pathway to try different parts of music and learn how to express yourself in new ways that may lead to new paths for you!

Orchestra - small and large group learning for string instruments, including creative and singing opportunities

Piano - small and large group learning for pianists in multiple styles with ensemble playing

Band Instrument

Vocal Part

Guitar Selection

Choose one for your Instrument Exploration class:

Orchestra Instrument


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Path Electives

(*)=includes a final performance/presentation on Friday evening June 26 or Saturday morning/afternoon June 27, 2026


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Period C Electives

Please select ONE elective from below:

(*)=includes a final performance/presentation on Friday evening June 26 or Saturday morning/afternoon June 27, 2026

String Selection

Instrument Selection

Instrument Selection

Vocal Part


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Student Contact Details

Please use the student's personal email address and NOT a school email address.

Student's Primary Address

Emergency Contact

Please select the option(s) that best describe your race:

T-Shirt Size

AMOUNT
75.00
TOTAL


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Student's School Information

Current Grade

Type of School


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Additional Student Information

Have you attended Summer Music Clinic before?

Have you attended a different UW Madison Badger Precollege Program before (PACE, STEP, Latino Youth Summit, etc.)?

Past Badger Precollege Program

How did you hear about this program?


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Parent/Guardian Information

The email provided will be used for all important communication with parents/guardians. Please ensure this is an email address that is checked frequently. Please provide the primary Parent/Guardian contact email.

Primary Parent/Guardian - Relationship to Participant

Additional Parent/Guardian

Additional Parent/Guardian - Relationship to Participant


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Scholarships for SMC Information

HOW TO APPLY FOR SUMMER MUSIC CLINIC SCHOLARSHIPS

 

For Students Who Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch in Wisconsin

Step 1: Register for SMC. 

  • Please contact SMC at smc@wisc.edu if the $75 application fee is a concern.

Step 2: Complete the Badger Precollege Scholarship Application Form.

  • You may qualify for a full scholarship. Please be sure to complete both sections of the form and have an authorized representative from your student’s school (counselor or administrator) complete and sign Section 2.

Step 3: Submit the completed application to SMC by April 1. 

  • Email to: smc@wisc.edu

    • PDF or JPG file formats accepted

  • Mail to: Summer Music Clinic, 21 North Park Street, 7th Floor, Madison, WI 53715

Step 4: Complete a Scholarship Acceptance survey upon receiving your award letter from SMC in April.

 

For Students Who DO NOT Qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch in Wisconsin

Step 1: Register for SMC.

  • Confirm that you DO NOT qualify for free and reduced lunch status during the registration process.

Step 2: Submit the FIRST PAGE of your most recently completed U.S. 1040 Tax Form to SMC by April 1.

  • Email to: smc@wisc.edu

    • PDF or JPG file formats accepted 

  • Mail to: Summer Music Clinic, 21 North Park Street, 7th Floor, Madison, WI 53715

  • Please note:

    • PLEASE REDACT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS before submitting.

    • We specifically require Line 11 (Adjusted Gross Income) to be visible on the form.

    • You may qualify for a full or partial scholarship. If extenuating circumstances (i.e. loans, loss of employment, medical expenses) are not reflected on your tax return but are affecting your family’s finances, please also submit your financial need story along with the 1040 Tax Form.

Step 3: Complete a Scholarship Acceptance survey upon receiving your award letter from SMC in April

Aid is determined by analyzing family income and economic circumstances according to the Income Eligibility Guidelines used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s School Lunch Program.

OPTIONAL:

Checking the scholarship button does NOT mean you have applied. Please visit our Financial Information website and apply by April 1, 2026: https://precollege.wisc.edu/smc/financial-information/

OPTIONAL:

Please contact SMC at smc@wisc.edu with details and information. 

Meal Reduction


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Parental/Guardian Permissions & Endorsements

Photography/Video Release

Parent/Guardian understands that the University may take photography, audio and video footage of precollege participants and activities. Parent/Guardian agrees that UW-Madison shall be the owner of and may use such photographs for promotion of future Precollege/Youth programs. Parent/Guardian hereby consents to the participation in interviews, the use of quotes, and the taking of photographs, audio or video of the participant named below. Parent/Guardian also grants the right to edit, use, and reuse said products for nonprofit purposes including use in print, on the internet, and all other forms of media. Parent/Guardian understands that data collected during the application process is protected and is used primarily for program related purposes. Non-personally identifiable information might be used for research purposes, program improvement and evaluation.

Data Collection

Parent/Guardian understands that data collected during application process is protected and is used primarily for program related purposes. Non -personally identifiable information might also be used to communicate upcoming educational opportunities.

University Release

In consideration of the student's participation in this precollege/youth program, Parent/Guardian agrees to hold harmless and indemnify the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, their officers, agents, and employees from any and all liability, loss, damages, costs, or expenses which are sustained, incurred, or required arising out of the actions of my son, daughter, or ward in the course of the event/camp. Parent/Guardian understands the nature of the activity(ies) and understands that participation is voluntary. Parent/Guardian certifies that student is fit to participate in all program activities and choose freely to have my student participate.

Future Communications


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Summary

Terms and Conditions
Refund Policy: A full refund, minus the $75 nonrefundable registration fee, will be issued anytime between registration and up to 1 month prior to the 1st day of the program. A 90% refund will be issued during the period between 1 month prior to the 1st day of the program and up to 2 weeks prior to the 1st day of the program. An 80% refund will be issued during the period of two weeks before the 1st day of the program up to the opening day of camp. Students dismissed for disciplinary reasons are not eligible for any refund. Students voluntarily leaving while the program is in session are not eligible for any refund.


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Payment

If you plan on applying for a scholarship through Summer Music Clinic, please make sure to apply by April 1 through the directions found here: https://precollege.wisc.edu/smc/financial-information Any questions please contact smc@wisc.edu or 608-263-2242.

A $75 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of registration. All program fee payments are due by June 1, 2026.

You are NOT required to pay the full program fee amount at this time.

Doing Business As: The charge will appear on your credit card statement as WU-Conference Management.

Cancellation: All requests for refunds must be received in writing to smc@wisc.edu. Refunds may take up to eight weeks to process, starting from the time a written request is received by Summer Music Clinic. Please visit our website at: https://precollege.wisc.edu/smc/financial-information/ for more information regarding cancellation policies.

Privacy Statement: The University of Wisconsin does not sell, rent, trade or distribute any personally identifiable information obtained from clients to a third party, except in cooperation with government agencies or as required by law.

Please contact us at smc@wisc.edu or 608-263-2242.


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Thank You


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