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Ethos Music Center

Nonprofit music center with extensive variety: rock band, electronic production, jazz, and free Queer Rock Camp. Sliding scale $225-$425/week.

Ages 5-17

Ages

Day Camp

Type

NE Portland

Location

About Ethos Music Center

Ethos Music Center is a nonprofit music center offering extensive camp variety: Rock Band Camp, Music Tech (electronic production), Piano, Violin/Strings, Choir, Glissando Jazz Camp, and Queer Rock Camp (free, LGBTQ+ inclusive). The sliding scale pricing ($225-$425/week) ensures accessibility. Strongly connected to Portland's music community, Ethos emphasizes both skill development and inclusive community building. The range of programs—from rock band to jazz to electronic production—reflects Portland's diverse musical landscape.

What Makes This Camp Special

1Extensive variety: Rock Band, Music Tech, Jazz, Strings, Choir
2Free Queer Rock Camp (LGBTQ+ inclusive)
3Sliding scale $225-$425/week ensures accessibility
4Strongly connected to Portland's music community

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