The California Bluegrass Association presents...

Summer Music Camp

June 8 – 11 2025

Volunteers

We are grateful for our strong team of Volunteers, who help keep our camp running smoothly. To volunteer for Summer Music Camp, please see the big blue “How to Apply” section at the bottom of this page.

(Note: To volunteer at the CBA Father’s Day Festival visit the FDF Volunteer Page.)

The Music Camp needs three different types of Volunteers: Teaching Assistants, Office Staff, and “Roustabouts.” You can read about each of them below.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and CBA members.

Music Camp Volunteers – TAs, Office Staff, and Roustabouts – receive the following compensation:

  • all meals during Music Camp
  • dry tent camping during Music Camp and Father’s Day Festival
  • a four-day Father’s Day Festival ticket
  • the opportunity to attend afternoon and evening events and workshops when not performing their Volunteer duties

Volunteers do not have access to intensive classes unless they are a TA for a class or unless they pay in full for the class (in either case, attendance shall not interfere with their Volunteer duties).

Teaching Assistants

  • The TA’s job is to help the teacher and the students as needed in and out of class.
  • TAs need to be proficient with the instrument or vocal material in the class they are TA-ing for as well as have some experience with teaching.
  • TAs need to arrive on site by noon on Sunday, although arriving earlier to help set up is appreciated.
  • Learn what the instructor needs (get copies, chairs, water, play lead or backup, etc.). Ask us if you need help.
  • If the class location is not working out, help figure out a new location or ask the camp director.
  • During class, watch the students. If you see anyone struggling, do what you can to help them.

Tasks for All Music Camp Volunteers Outside of Class

  • Attend the volunteer staff meeting on Sunday at 3:30.
  • Carry a cellphone and make sure that the Camp Director knows the number.
  • Help with chairs or other issues as needed.
  • Host one or more afternoon electives or evening jams.
  • Help newcomers adjust to camp, reach out to anyone looking lost and make an effort to include and encourage them in jams.

Office Staff

  • Check people in at the start of camp and provide info during the camp.
  • Arrive Sunday morning to prepare to check students in Sunday afternoon.
  • Staff the office, answering questions and coordinating with the director.
  • Provide information to people during camp.
  • Help pack up the office on Wednesday.

Roustabouts

  • Set up the shade structures and chairs and move items during camp.
  • Retrieve the pop-up shade structures from the storage facility, assemble them, and distribute them on Saturday.
  • Reposition and/or take down the shade structures on Wednesday during the Father’s Day Festival changeover.

Tasks for All Music Camp Volunteers Outside of Camp

  • Publicize the camp on social media!
  • Publicize the camp to your friends!
  • Possibly give an instructor or camper a ride from/to the airport or the Bay Area.
  • Possibly host instructors or campers who need a place to stay the night before or after camp.

How to Apply

Send email to MusicCamp@CaliforniaBluegrass.net indicating your interest and include the below:

Birthdate (m/d/y):
CBA member number:
Phone (cell?) and postal address
Instrument(s) you play and level:
How comfortable you are singing:
Style(s) of music you play:
Skill at assembling pop-up structures, lifting, etc.:
Availability from the Saturday before camp to Father’s Day:
Years that you’ve attended the Father’s Day Festival:
Years that you’ve attended the CBA Music Camp:
Any physical limitations:

You can call us at the number below:

(844) BLU-GRASS   (844-258-4727)

Please let us know as soon as possible.