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OMC 2025

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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ♬ OMC 2025 ♬

What is Otis Music Camp?

Otis Music Camp is a three week music camp for students ages 12 - 18 that takes place in June. This camp is designed to empower youth to find their voice, grow as musicians, get exposed to different aspects of the music business, and learn how to better navigate an ever changing music industry. Campers will be guided by our team of world-class coaches to write original music that will be recorded in our on-site studio, and then performed at the grand finale performance on the last Saturday.

Find Your Voice

Students of all musical abilities can attend Otis Music Camp to gain knowledge and experience that will enrich their personal and creative growth. Our coaches meet students where they are and work to help them achieve the goals they set at camp, so they can get the most out of the experience. We aim to instill confidence in each student no matter what their personal or professional goals are.

No Genre Left Behind

Whatever genre a student is interested in, we will help them explore it. In past camps, we have had students involved in Pop, R&B, Rock, Classical, Folk, Jazz, Rap, and more! Our coaches come from all different musical backgrounds so students of any genre will have someone to help inspire them to grow as an artist.

A Firm Foundation

Students will receive instruction on the fundamentals of music theory, songwriting, and performance that creates a foundation for young artists to grow in their craft. Students will also learn about the fundamentals of the business, including copyrights, PROs, and money management.

More than Just Music

There are so many different roles outside of being an artist that contribute to the music industry. We create opportunities for students to learn about other parts of the industry like production, management, publishing, stage production, and more.

Express Yourself

Music is a powerful form of human expression. We encourage students to express themselves every step of the way. We instill the message to students that you don’t have to be an artist to be a part of the music business and just because you are an artist, doesn’t mean you have to be in the business. You can do it simply for the joy it brings.

What Parents are Saying

“William came to this camp last year and he absolutely loves it. It gives William and opportunity to express himself creatively. William is very researched, he knows a lot about sports, he knows a lot about all genres of music, he knows a lot about history. So he doesn’t quite fit in, but here he’s around young people who are just like him, so that makes me feel so confident knowing that at least during the summer he’s able to be around children that enjoy the same things that William enjoys. So this camp is just wonderful… I love it and it’s just right for Macon and Middle Georgia.”

- Dr. Rhonda Green Barnes, Parent of OMC student

OMC Summer Songwriter Award

The best song from the camp will be selected to receive the Otis Redding Foundation Summer Songwriter’s Award.

The winner of the award will have the opportunity to record a music video for their song and have it released on digital streaming platforms.

The winner will also get red carpet treatment at An Evening of Respect on September 6th.

2024 Recipient - Sara Mazanec

Check Out Songs from Previous OMC

We don’t want finances to be a barrier to education.

Otis Redding was dedicated to improving the quality of life for our community through the education and empowerment of its youth. Prior to his untimely passing in 1967, Otis Redding was already awarding scholarships to young students continuing their education. We aim to continue Otis’ mission of empowering kids to pursue education opportunities.

We offer partial and full scholarships to students with financial needs.

financial aid

scholarship application

Otis Music Camp 2025 will be held
June 2 - 21, 2025

Campers will experience:

• Music theory education
• Instrumental training
• Songwriting workshops
• Music business workshops

• Collaborative songwriting sessions
• Recording sessions
• Performance opportunities
• and more!

FAQs

• Camp: Monday through Friday, June 2 - 20, 2025
• Finale Performance: Saturday, June 21, 2025
• Camp: Otis Redding Center for the Arts building located downtown at 436 Cotton Avenue, Macon, GA 31201
• Finale performance: Grand Opera House located downtown at 651 Mulberry St, Macon, GA 31201
• Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM
• Drop-Off: no earlier than 8:30 AM
• Pick-Up: no later than 5:30 PM
• Snacks and beverages provided daily (campers should bring a lunch Tuesday-Thursday)
• Full lunch provided Mondays and Fridays weekly