| Program length |
2 Weeks |
| Dates |
July 19 - August 1, 2009 |
| Cost |
$1295 |
| Age range |
This program is open to Michigan high school students who will complete grades 8-12 during the 2008-09 school year. |
| Openings remaining |
Yes. Apply by February 1, 2009 for the best chance of admission and financial aid. |
| Audition/portfolio required? |
Yes, see below |
| Apply |
Summer 2009 application materials will be available soon! Click here if you'd like to receive a one-time email notification when they are posted. |
Overview
The All-State High School Choir program provides students with an opportunity to rehearse and perform major repertoire within a full choral ensemble. Students receive personal attention and instruction through small group voice lessons and daily sectional rehearsals led by experienced vocalist-educators. Emphasis is placed on both solo and ensemble singing. Musicianship classes offer instruction in theory, sight-singing and music appreciation.
Program Details
All-State Choir participants may choose one of the following electives:
- Theory/Composition
- Vocal Jazz
- Beginning Guitar
- Beginning Piano
- Beginning Conducting
Audition and Application Instructions
1) Prepare an audition
All applicants must audition unless they are returning All-State students and have received a formal audition waiver. Audition waiver letters will be sent to selected students in November.
Musicians must present at least one work that demonstrates the applicant's level of proficiency. MSBOA Solo and Ensemble Festival repertoire is suitable.
2) Record the audition
At the beginning of the audition recording, please clearly state:
- the applicant’s full name
- the titles, movements and composers of the pieces performed
The same information should be labeled on the CD, DVD or tape as well as case the casing.
3) Complete an application
4) Submit audition materials (and application, if applying by mail):
Office of Admission and Financial Aid
P.O. Box 199 (US Mail)
9900 Diamond Park Road (FedEx, UPS, Airborne Ex)
Interlochen, MI 49643-0199
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