2010 Choir Camp

For young people who really like to sing!

Grades 5-9 (2010-2011)

July 26-30 9:00 am—2:30 pm

First United Methodist Church, 4506 Elm Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio

Learn to sing well. Learn to sing with others.

Learn to follow the music. Have fun with music.

The curriculum is designed to help students improve their individual singing skills, learn to sing well with others, learn to read music from a score, and have fun with music.  Campers will be divided into two groups: Grades 5-6; Grades 7-9. The daily schedule will involve 1) choir rehearsals, a music class, a small group lesson, lunch and recreation and a special activity (Picnic in the Park; Bowling @ ABC Lanes; Swimming @YMCA; Gymnastics @Chalk Box; Community Service Performance Event.  The Camp staff includes certified music teachers Kathleen Milford, Taylor Peel, as well as experienced teaching assistants and parent volunteers.

The registration fee for each camp is $90.  Scholarships donations are being accepted from organizations, churches, schools, music booster clubs, and individuals that wish to sponsor a young person for Choir Camp and will be made available to those who need fee assistance to attend. The fee includes instruction, music, facility, a daily snack, and administrative materials, and special activity. Performance shirts for the concert are additional ($20) for those who need them. Campers will need to bring a packed lunch each day.  A Camp Concert is scheduled for Friday, July 30 at 4:00 (camp day extended on Friday!) that will be open to the public with no admission charge.  For more information call 440-224-2681.

The Ashtabula County Choral Music Society has been providing arts opportunities in Ashtabula County since 1989 with a mission goal of performances of quality choral works for audiences and educational and musical experiences for singers.

Click here to download registration.