Blue Lake International Exchange Program

During the summer sessions, each choir student will have the opportunity to audition or interview for the International Choral Ensemble, which will tour Europe in the summer of 2014 as part of Blue Lake’s International Exchange Program. The 2013 International Choral Ensemble is under the direction of Kelli Falls. For additional information on this exciting opportunity, see the Blue Lake International Program.

Blue Lake’s Choir Program is designed to challenge students of all proficiency levels. Our highly regarded faculty provide a wide range of instructional and performance opportunities. Students explore repertoire from a variety of musical styles and historical periods and practice fundamental skills in sight singing, breath management, tone production, stage presence, diction, solo and ensemble singing, and basic musicianship. Choir majors receive five hours of intensive daily rehearsal, sectionals, and vocal technique classes.

Students can complete their instructional experience by choosing a Minor, allowing them to experience another area of interest while at camp. See minors for a complete listing of courses. Students also have the opportunity to hear various faculty and staff performances presented as a part of Blue Lake’s Summer Arts Festival, as well as participate in recreational activities and other camp events.

Students will be grouped by ability in either the SATB Choir or the SSA(A) Choir. Advanced students will also be placed in the Chamber Choir. The audition will evaluate tone quality, vocal independence, and sight reading ability. Camp concludes with a performance for parents and the public that features all three of our choirs.

SATB Choir
A mixed choir of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices: Challenging repertoire, equivalent to the MSVMA Intermediate level, will be studied and performed.

SSA(A) Choir
A choir of soprano and alto voices with high audition scores: The repertoire studied and performed will be equivalent to the MSVMA Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Chamber Choir
An advanced small ensemble of soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices with the highest audition scores: Members of the Chamber Choir will also sing in the SATB Choir. Repertoire selected will challenge even the most experienced singer. International Exchange Program

Choir Conductors  2013       

Session 1:  June 26 – July 7
SATB--Adam Wurst, Allendale, MI
Chamber Choir--Carole Ott, Greensboro, NC
SSA Choir— To Be Determined

Session 2: July 10 – July 21
SATB- To Be Determined
Chamber Choir- Robert Ward, Columbus, OH
SSA Choir- To Be Determined

Session 3:  July 24 – August 4
SATB--Thomas Blue, Rochester Hills, MI
Chamber Choir--Thomas Blue, Rochester Hills, MI
SSA Choir— To Be Determined

Session 4:  August 7 – August 18
SATB--Doug Armstead, Grand Ledge, MI
Chamber Choir-- To Be Determined
SSA Choir—Sheri Tulloch, Grand Ledge, MI

High School
Grades 9-12 next school year

Session I: June 26 - July 7, 2013*
Session II: July 10 - 21, 2013

 

Intermediate
Grades 7-9 next school year

Session III: July 24 - August 4, 2013
Session IV: August 7 - 18, 2013

 

*Go to Camper Solo Competition for more information on how you can participate in Blue Lake's Student Solo Competition!