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Adult Choir Camp


Why Attend Adult Choir Camp

Join adult singers from across the United States and around the world to experience the joy of choral singing in a challenging, supportive, and friendly environment.

What You'll Learn

Under the direction of award-winning conductor Dr. Jerry Blackstone, you'll enjoy an immersive opportunity singing with fellow participants from around the world in a full vocal ensemble.

Experience daily vocal warm-ups, sectional rehearsals led by talented faculty section leaders, enriching afternoon discussions, and the fellowship of colleagues and faculty as a part of evening social activities. The program culminates with a final public performance on the last day. Repertoire for the 2024 Adult Choir Camp will be announced in January. 

As An enrolled student, you will receive your music approximately one month before the program begins. In order to fully participate in this experience, you must be able to read music and have experience performing in a vocal ensemble.

Course Dates: Monday, June 24, 2024 to Saturday, June 29, 2024
Registration Fee: $695
On-Campus Lodging: Participants can enjoy 10% off at the Stone Hotel and Cottages. Call 231-276-7570 for reservations or book online

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K-12 Educators: Earn 22 State of Michigan SCECH clock hours by attending the Adult Choir Camp.

A standard black choir folder will be provided for use during the week. The final concert will be Saturday, June 29, 2024 and will begin at 12:30 p.m. in Corson Auditorium. Concert attire is white shirt/top/blouse (no ties), black pants/skirt, and black footwear.

2024 Interlochen Adult Choir Camp Repertoire
Dr. Jerry Blackstone, conductor
Scott Van Ornum, pianist

Sing Out My Soul - Marques L. A. Garrett (SATB) Beckenhorst Press
Ubi caritas - Paul Mealor (SATB) Novello & Company Limited
Chichester Psalms - Leonard Bernstein (SATB) Boosey & Hawkes (Organ, Harp & Percussion)
Lake Isle of Innisfree - arr. Eleanor Daley (SSA) Oxford University Press
My Lord, what a Mornin’ - arr. Harry Thacker Burleigh (SATB) PDF Part
Ring Out, Wild Bells - Jonathan Dove (SATB/SATB) C.F. Peters Corporation
Here's To Song - Allister MacGillivray, arr. Lydia Adams (SATB) Lesley Music Supply
Interlochen Theme from Symphony No. 2, Op. 30, “Romantic” - Howard Hanson (SATB)
 

Adult Choir Camp Concert

Enjoy the final performance from Adult Choir Camp summer 2021, conducted by Dr. Jerry Blackstone.

Meet the Faculty

Meet the Adult Choir Camp music faculty.

All Faculty

Jerry Blackstone

Director, Adult Choir Camp; Director, Choral Conducting Institute

Scott Van Ornum

Choral Conducting Institute and Adult Choir Camp