Cannon Music Camp

Registration is now open! New to Cannon Music Camp? Learn more on our About page.

HOLIDAY NOTE: You can complete Step 1 (the information form and deposit) now if you would like, but feel free to begin the other steps after the New Year. Although the default instructions ask applicants to complete the other steps within two weeks of their deposit, this timeline is paused for the holidays, and you do not need to request recommendations from teachers or school staff while school is out. Camp staff will generally be out of the office between Dec. 21 - Jan. 6. We expect to begin reviewing the first applications starting in January. Wishing you a relaxing holiday season!

An audition is not required in order to be accepted to Cannon Music Camp, but is encouraged for those participating in the scholarship application process. (All campers will audition for ensemble placement the first Sunday of camp.)

Step 1: Information and Payment Form

Information and Payment Form: https://appstate.irisregistration.com/Site/25Cannon

Complete the form above (you will need to create an Iris Registration account) and make your initial $150 payment ($100 deposit + $50 nonrefundable application fee). This will secure your seat in your instrument section while you complete the rest of the process. The full tuition for 2025 will be $2950. Concerned about costs? See our revised Scholarships page for new options!

Spaces Remaining: Each instrument area has a limited number of seats, which can be viewed in the Camp Enrollment spreadsheet on this page beginning in mid-January. Interested applicants whose instrument area is full may join the waitlist through the same application form above. For instruments that are full, there is no charge to join the waitlist until/unless a spot opens for you and you would like to take it. (See below for waitlist info and details on cancellations and refunds.)

Be sure the form and deposit are complete or else your spot at camp will not be reserved! At the end of the form, click the blue "Make a Payment" button in the top left to pay the initial $150 (or more if desired). You will know you completed this important step if you receive an email that begins "Thank you for submitting the Information and Payment Form for Cannon Music Camp!" If you think you completed the form but did not receive this, email cannonmusiccamp@appstate.edu.

Step 2: University Forms

AFTER you have submitted your information and payment form, complete the following university required forms:

1. Appalachian State University Photo/Video/Sound Release Form

Parents/Guardians will need to download and complete this form. This makes our concert live-streams possible!

• Click the version you would like (English or Spanish) and find the print or download icon in the top right corner.
• This must be signed by hand by the parent/guardian and reflect their actual signature. We are not able to accept typed signatures.
• Once you have filled out the form, scan and email it to cannonmusiccamp@appstate.edu. Be sure to include the camper’s full name in the filename and email subject line.

2. (NOT NEEDED YET) Medical Form, Indemnity Agreement, and Code of Conduct Form

At this time, the required Medical Form, Indemnity Agreement, and Code of Conduct Form is not open for submissions, so students and families do not need to worry about submitting it with their initial application.

When it is time to submit the form, we will email the link to registered campers and post the link here. After that point, new registrants will need to complete it with their application.

Step 3: Request Recommendations

(Students applying in December, feel free to wait to request these until January.) Cannon Music Camp requires a recommendation from each camper's music teacher and school administrator/counselor, submitted through our forms. Since we do not require an audition for acceptance to camp, these are important to verify each student’s character, citizenship, scholarship, and to gain an insight into their current musical focus and skill level. A teacher or administrator’s recommendation may also help support consideration for a scholarship.

• This applies to every camper, whether new or returning. This step comes after you complete the first application form and payment. 
• As soon as a recommender completes the form, results are automatically sent to us. You will receive an email (to the email address entered in the form) confirming that your recommender completed the form.
• Please double-check that you are sending the correct recommendation form to each recommender.

1. Music Teacher Recommendation Form

Email the Music Teacher Recommendation Form link (bit.ly/CannonMusicTeacherRec) to your music teacher.

This could be your ensemble director (band, chorus, orchestra, etc.) or your private music teacher.

When you email them the link, remind them of the the student's first and last name, instrument/voice, and the email addresses where you want to receive a confirmation once the form is submitted.

2. School Administrator/Counselor Recommendation Form

Email the School Administrator/Counselor Recommendation Form link (bit.ly/CannonCampSchoolAdminRec) to your school administrator or counselor.

This could be an assistant principal, guidance counselor, or other school administrator who is aware of students' records. For homeschooled students, please select a non-family adult who sees the student in a group setting (coach, activity teacher, etc.)

When you email them the link, remind them of the the student's first and last name, instrument/voice, and the email addresses where you want to receive a confirmation once the form is submitted.

Deposit Completed/Spot Reserved

An initial confirmation email is automatically sent when you complete the Information and Payment form (Step 1) along with your deposit. This email, which begins "Thank you for submitting the Information and Payment Form for Cannon Music Camp!," shows that your spot is reserved while you complete the rest of the application process.

The student's spot will not be reserved, and additional application forms will not be processed, until that first step is completed. An email only indicating you have created an Iris account does not confirm your registration.

Full Acceptance Confirmation

After you have completed all items in steps 1-3 above and received emails that your recommenders have submitted their forms, please allow 2 weeks for a notice of full acceptance. Due to the volume of registrations and forms being processed, this notification may arrive 1-2 weeks after all forms have been completed for the student.

Scholarships (if listed in the form) will be confirmed and applied to accounts by the camp office, which also may take around 2 weeks. Campers expecting a scholarship are encouraged to make the deposit and complete registration, but are welcome to wait to make additional payments until their Cannon scholarship has been applied.

Waitlist

If your desired instrument area is full, you can join the waitlist at no charge! We have cancellations every year and many campers are able to attend by being on our waitlist. The spreadsheet on this page shows current enrollment totals (updated manually each week - may be slightly behind the actual totals). The Iris form will inform you for sure whether your instrument area is currently full.

You must register to join the waitlist through the Iris form, but you will not be charged at that time. Students are accepted from the waitlist in the order that they complete the Iris form. Emails or calls do not officially secure a spot on the waitlist.

Should we have a cancellation in your area, we will fill those spots from the waitlist in the order that students completed the Iris form. If a space opens for you, we will contact you to see if you are still interested in camp, at which point you will need to make your $150 deposit within 5 business days of the notification. Please also note the payment timelines on this page.

If we don't have cancellations in your instrument area, you are not obligated to the camp in any way. You may also notify us by email if you would like to withdraw from the waitlist. Please let us know if you have any questions at cannonmusiccamp@appstate.edu

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition and Fees are $2950.

• The price of camp includes learning from with several professional music educators daily; one or more major ensembles each day; theory classes; weekly lessons; weekly masterclasses and elective classes at the discretion of the student; a camp T-shirt; rooming-in an App State residence hall; three daily, all-you-can-eat meals; contact and interaction with nationally acclaimed faculty; supervision by an experienced and professional camp counseling/supervisory staff; facilities and services at one of the Southeast's most beautiful and scenic campuses - Appalachian State University

Payment Options

• You can choose to make installments once your application and deposit is submitted, of any amounts, with all accounts paid in full by June 1.
• It is recommended to have paid at least 50% of your portion of the bill (not counting Cannon scholarships) by April 1.

We accept checks, money orders (payable to Appalachian State University) or credit/debit cards. If paying by credit/debit card we take Visa or MasterCard. Payments are made through the Office of Conference and Event Services through one of the following methods. For help with the payment processes or forms, please contact Kristina Pugh in Conference and Event Services at pughkf@appstate.edu or (828) 262-6524.

Online Payments

Here are the steps to make a second (or third, etc.) payment on your Cannon Music Camp Registration:

1. Log in to your Iris account using this link: https://appstate.irisregistration.com

2. Scroll down on the screen until you see “25R Cannon Music Camp”. Select the “Make a Payment” button.

   1.  Don’t see a registration for “25R Cannon Music Camp”? The registration may be under a separate email address. If you know you have created an account but do not see it listed under registration, please contact Kristina Pugh in Conference and Event Services at pughkf@appstate.edu or (828) 262-6524.

3. Click the blue “Continue To Checkout” on the right side of the screen.

4. On this screen you can select how much you want to pay on the right side of the screen, and click the blue “Make a Payment”.

   1. If you would like to pay less than $150, please make your payment over the phone by calling Kristina Pugh at (828) 262-6524..  

5. At this point you will enter in your credit card information. You will receive a confirmation via email within a few minutes. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us!

Check Payments

Checks or money orders should be payable to Appalachian State University.  Please include "Cannon Music Camp" and the camper's name on the check. Ensure each check has paperwork with it indicating who the payment is for and that it is for Cannon Music Camp tuition.

Please mail checks to this address (changed as of 5/21/24):

Appalachian State University
Conference and Event Services
ASU Box 32042
ATTN: Cannon Music Camp
Boone, NC 28608