Since 1947, UNH’s Summer Youth Music School (SYMS) has provided an opportunity for students to sha
For seventy-five years, UNH’s Summer Youth Music School (SYMS) has provided an opportunity for students to share their passion for music with other talented musicians in a supportive and engaging environment, studying with outstanding teachers and freelance artists from around the country. During the camp, students engage in a daily schedule of exciting and varied classes. Campers concentrate on a
07/29/2025
Calling all SYMS alumni! Mark your calendars for this special event next summer to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of SYMS by returning to Durham and once again performing on campus with your favorite summer friends 🙂 Whether you attended SYMS as a camper, counselor, faculty, or staff - we want to see you! Help us spread the word, and more details to follow!
07/27/2025
Guitar ensemble killing it in their recital this morning.
07/28/2024
The Chamber and Mixed choirs take the stage to finish up the performances!! Thank you so much for everyone who was a part of SYMS this year! Here’s to 2025!
07/28/2024
Amazing performances by both the Swain and Johnson concert bands! They put on a great show and their hard work and dedication was put on display!
07/28/2024
A wonderful performance from the Guitar Ensemble and Piano class! A great array of repertoire from both groups! Bravo!!
07/28/2024
What an amazing way to kick off the Sunday performances! Great job Symphony Orchestra!
10/24/2023
Happy October SYMS Campers!! Are you considering music education as a career path? Are you a current junior or senior? Come visit our campus and learn what being a music education at UNH is all about. Event registration is open now and will close on November 1.
07/26/2023
Couldn’t resist! Period 2 ensembles and master classes have turned to plastic!
SYMS 2023 REGISTRATION TODAY (6/15) AT MIDNIGHT!! It is going to be a fantastic year, you don't want to miss out!
Only 3 days left to register for SYMS 2023. Registration closes on June 15th!! You don't want to miss out!!! Register Today!!
CHAMBER INTENSIVE AUDITIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED!!
All SYMS campers are also eligible for our Chamber Intensive session, which runs on July 20th and 21st, immediately prior to Senior SYMS. These two extra days are at NO COST to campers. You only have to prepare a video audition and be selected for an ensemble. We will form small chamber music groups of all types… vocal, jazz (combo), woodwind, brass, percussion, strings, piano, etc.!
Please visit our webpage and scroll down until you reach the Chamber Intensive section. The light blue, dark blue, and orange balloons are clickable links that will take you to information about the audition process (video recording) and the submittal process.
The audition date has been extended to June 9th.