YMA: Young Musicians & Artists

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Portland, OR 97207

History

YMA was founded in 1965 as a summer music camp on the Oregon Coast. In 1974, the program moved to the Willamette University campus in Salem, OR.

Specialties

Young Musicians & Artists (YMA) is Oregon's premiere summer residential arts program for students grades 4-12. YMA offers outstanding training in Orchestra, Band, Choir, Piano, Dance, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Digital Photography, Songwriting, Creative Writing and Visual Arts. YMA faculty are accomplished professionals in the arts and students have an opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that nutures artistic endeavors, enhances self-esteem and sparks a life-long appreciation of the arts. Each of the two-week summer sessions is held on the campus of Willamette University in Salem. This is your year for YMA!

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4.59 reviews
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Abe C.
12/24/2018

Attended Session 1 for six years - three as camper, three as counselor. I can't recommend it highly enough, and am proud to be an alumni and continuing donor to the program. I was a violin...

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Grover H.
9/24/2014

I attended YMA for 6 years as a camper and served for 3 years as a counselor. I cannot recommend this camp enough. For me, and the many people who would return year after year, these two weeks...

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L S.
2/26/2014

My daughter has attended YMA's music camp for 5 years. The quality of instruction is superb and the students love the social interaction. She thinks about it all year long and can't wait to go...

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Mia M.
4/21/2017

Highly recommended for bright, creative kids! My sons have attended YMA for the last several summers and can't imagine a summer without it. One of them goes to Session 1 for music and comes home...

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Joellen S.
9/24/2014

I loved every minute of my experience at YMA. This camp has a loving, nurturing atmosphere that allows kids of all backgrounds and levels of arts experience to excel. Don't get me wrong, the arts...

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