<p>Most on the “free” list are geared to college undergrad/grad age “kids” but there’s a percentage of very serious and dedicated high level hs students as well within the age parameters each allows, and some have been known to bend the rules or require the presence of a parent or guardian if the student is not 18.</p>
<p>There’s got to be some west coast programs in here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/510498-music-festival-master-list.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/510498-music-festival-master-list.html</a> There’s a few links in there as well that I’ve posted to some of the other “summer” threads.</p>
<p>Using summer experiences is a great way to get specific insight and some time with specific teachers, and they aren’t necessarily at programs at the schools where they teach during the academic year. </p>
<p>University of the Pacific, University of the Redlands, Colorado College, Britt ring bells.</p>