A Two-Week Summer Music Institute focusing on the Art of Music, Academic Excellence and Musicianship via In-Depth sessions with industry leaders and Daily Music Theory Application with Orchestra Leader William Portis & Artist-In-Residence Joe Carmouche, culminating with a Showcase of Talent Exposé. The $300.00 Tuition includes daily continental breakfast, lunch, class materials, two field trips - one to The Springboard South Music Festival, and The Showcase of Talent Exposé.  A donation of $20.00 is requested from attendees of The Showcase of Talent only. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Conrad O. Johnson Music & Fine Arts Foundation’s Education and Outreach Program.