** Cancelled for Summer of 2010 **
When we first ran the Summer Choral Academy in 2008, the students thought it was a great success. They had a ton of fun, learned more than they thought they would, and gave us lots of positive feedback. Our plan was to hold the camp again the following summer, in 2009 as well as subsequent summers, however, for various reasons we were unable to run the program in both 2009, nor will we be offering it this summer. Our goal is to offer the Summer Choral Academy again in 2011, so any and all interest in the program is welcome. If you or someone you know is interested in the Summer Choral Academy program, please contact us by email or phone (734)996-4404.
Our Summer Choral Academy program is structured as follows:
Our summer program is for boys (with unchanged voices) and girls, ages 9-14 years old. Children will need a placement interview which will be offered in the early spring. They will need to be able to match pitch, but no other preparation is required.
Each day includes two sessions of choir.
As you learn a variety of interesting songs, you will be gaining lots of
musical skills, learning to work as a team, and improving your performance
artistry. Older students act as mentors to younger singers, as everyone
reaches a high level of expectation.
Because all arts are related, each day you will also takes classes in:
Instrumental Music: Here you will learn to play ensemble pieces with recorders and tone bars and combine instrumental playing with singing.
Movement class: Learn a few new moves as you create an original ensemble piece for the final concert under the guidance of an expert dance instructor.
Music Investigation: From
Visual Art class: You will be making a series of original pieces that you can display and then take home.
Your camp accomplishments are then presented in a final, public performance in an evening concert on the final Friday of camp. You and your friends (not to mention your parents) will be amazed at what you have achieved!
