UNA Welcomes High School Students for Summer Muscle Shoals Music Camp
Apr. 21, 2026
Michelle R. Eubanks , UNA, at meubanks@una.edu, 256.765.4392
FLORENCE, AL – High school students from across the region are invited to participate in a unique, immersive music experience that celebrates the iconic Muscle Shoals sound as part of a week-long summer camp June 8-12 at the University of North Alabama.
Open exclusively to students enrolled in grades 9-12 for the 2026-2027 school year, the camp offers participants the rare opportunity to learn directly from musicians, songwriters, and industry professionals who have helped shape and continue to define the world-renowned Muscle Shoals music legacy.
“The camp gives high school students a unique chance to dive into the legendary musical heritage of Muscle Shoals while gaining hands-on experience in songwriting, recording, and performance,” said Janna Malone, Chair of the David and John Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry and a Senior Lecturer in the Department.
Throughout the week, campers will engage in hands-on classes led by industry professionals working in the very studios that put Muscle Shoals on the map, alongside faculty from UNA’s School of the Arts, Department of Music, and the Briggs Family Department of Entertainment Industry. Participants will also receive mentorship from acclaimed artists, including multi-Grammy Award winner John Paul White, Single Lock Records recording artist Wanda Wesolowski and Caleb Elliott, along with The Voicealum, Bay Simpson.
The camp’s comprehensive curriculum spans key aspects of the music industry, including songwriting, musical composition, live performance, and business.
A highlight of the experience is the collaborative songwriting and recording project. Upon arrival, campers will be placed into groups and, during the course of the week, will write, produce, and record and original song together. Students will also have the opportunity to perform live on a historic stage that has hosted generations of legendary musicians.
“Guided by the accomplished artists and industry professionals, participants won’t just study music; they’ll experience it first-hand,” said Malone. “The camp is designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and connect students to a legacy that continues to influence the sound of music today.”
In addition to performance and production, campers will explore the rich musical heritage of the region through a guided tour of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.
The deadline to apply is June 5, and the camp cost is $250. For more information or to apply, contact the camp at csota@una.eduor call 256-765-4559.
About The University of North Alabama
The University of North Alabama is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through the colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering; the Sanders College of Business and Technology; the Spencer College of Education and Human Sciences; and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, UNA is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. UNA Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Sun and United Athletic conferences. The University of North Alabama is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or national origin. For more: una.edu and una.edu/unaworks/.