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June 8-12, 2026
Recommended for ages 8-18
Watch previous year's highlights here:

We are excited to share our God-given talents in our 6th annual year of clinic, 2026!

Serious Music Training, Christian Context
A Strings and Piano intensive to encourage hearts that glorify God through music. ​The Heart of Illinois Summer Music Clinic offers serious string, orchestra, and chamber music training in a Christian learning context to the greater Central Illinois community, hosted on the premises of New Castle Bible Church. We at The Heart of Illinois Summer Music Clinic believe that musical talent is a gift from God to be (1) discovered with the help of great teachers, (2) developed with excellence, (3) returned with gratitude to God, and (4) shared with others. As a faculty, we aim to fulfill this fourfold purpose through our unique approach that integrates lessons, ensembles, special classes, and more with social time and clinic worship through corporate singing of great hymns, as we tune our hearts and voices to sing God’s praise.

What parents are saying:

“Thank you all so much for you hard work and for putting together an amazing week!  God is certainly glorified in this camp and through its leaders.  My daughter is already talking about returning again next year.  This as all very well done!"

"Great camp!  Awesome value for money- so many sweet comments about camp from my daughter.  Thank you!”

"Our family is grateful for ALL the hard work that is put into this week.  God’s blessings to all who serve.”

“Thank you for all you put into it!  The staff and atmosphere are so wonderful!”

What students are saying:
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​“Loved the message this year, definitely will be coming back next year.”

“Music camp is very (times infinity) fun!!!!!!”

“I had lots of fun and grew my musical skills."

“I had an amazing week!  I love how all the staff is so kind and supportive.  You guys are doing a great job!”

“All the teachers were great!  I learned a lot!”
Study with our experienced faculty:
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Melissa Beutel
​David Getz
Jane Hoffmire
​Lynnae Kellum
​Brandon Mooberry
Charlotte Muir
Laura Otto
Casey Rinkenberger
Katherine Roy
Shane Rocke
​Grace Trang
Diane Wuthrich



Delve into our motivating class offerings:

Chamber Ensemble Class
More to the Story... (New in 2025)
Instruments of Worship (New in 2025)
​Movie Music (New in 2025)
Hand Chimes
Bucket Drums
Composition
Fiddle
Guitar
Improvisation
Theory Games
Technique
Worship Music

AND MORE!

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Attend our performances, open to family and friends.

Thursday, June 12, 2025 - Elective Concert, 1:00 pm 
Friday, June 13, 2025 - Final Recital, 11:00 am
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HOI SMC is glad to serve the Central Illinois, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal area

Contact Us

HOI SMC
​17931 Dee-Mac Rd,
​Mackinaw, IL 61755
MAIN: (309)-369-6429
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