Summer Choral Arts Week
UNF Summer Choral Arts Week: July 15 - 20, 2024
Registration is now open!
Join us in our intimate and safe creative space to increase your artistry creating music together with like-minded music-makers. Space is limited to 30 student vocal artists (ages 16 and up), 10 conducting fellows, and an infinite number of community vocal artists!
July 15-20 UNF Choral Camp: Student Vocal Artists (Ages 16+)
July 18-20 Conductor’s Studio: Community Vocal Artist, Conducting Fellow or Auditor
Click the tabs below to find out more about our participation tracks and view last year's schedule.
Camp Director: Dr. Cara Tasher
Email: cara.tasher@unf.edu
Phone: (904) 620-3839
- Pricing
- Student Vocal Artist Schedule
- Conductor's Studio Schedule
- Community Vocal Artists Schedule
- Summer Camp Waiver
Pricing
UNF CHORAL CAMP for 16+ (July 15-20)
STUDENT VOCAL ARTISTS: $350
Student Vocal Artists will:
- Attend sessions on diction, vocal exercises, body awareness, sight reading, audition techniques, expressive singing and more
- Rehearse new repertoire with faculty and conducting fellows
- Explore the beautiful UNF Campus with current UNF students
- Participate in leadership and social activities
- Enjoy daily lunch on-campus
- Receive music and T-shirt (included in fee)
- Sing in Saturday Conductor’s Studio Recital
Tuition is non-refundable and includes the price of music, t-shirt, daily lunch, and instruction. Early bird pricing is $350 per student until June 2nd. Scholarships are available and applications are due before June 2nd.
After that date, tuition will increase to $450 per student. Registration closes to all Student Vocal Artist applicants on June 15th.
Conductor's Studio for ages 18+ (July 18-20)
CONDUCTING FELLOWS: $375
Conducting Fellows are music educators, church musicians and college/graduate level conducting students seeking an intensive opportunity to develop new skills in a safe and supportive environment. Scholarship applications are due June 30th.
Conducting Fellows will:
- Be assigned a faculty mentor
- Receive repertoire assignments at least one week in advance
- Enjoy daily lunch together with their cohort
- Attend seminars on body awareness, vocal pedagogy, score study and more
- Participate in conducting masterclasses
- Sing in the ensemble while not conducting
- Perform three times on the podium with HD video footage
Tuition is non-refundable and includes the cost of music, one-on-one instruction, daily lunch, t-shirt, and building fellowship with fellow conductors and choral music enthusiasts. The Early Bird rate will be offered until June 25th, after which tuition increases to $475. Registration closes on June 30th.
CONDUCTING AUDITORS: $150.00
This participation level is for those wishing to learn new conducting skills without adjudication and follow at a lower intensity.
Conductor Studio Auditors will:
- Receive repertoire, folder and t-shirt onsite
- Enjoy daily lunch together with their cohort
- Observe masterclasses for singers/conductors
- Sing in rehearsals and final concert if desired
Tuition is non-refundable and includes the price of music, t-shirt, daily lunch, sessions, rehearsals, and concert participation. The Early Bird pricing is $95 until June 15th. After June 15th, tuition is $150, and registration closes on June 30th.
COMMUNITY VOCAL ARTISTS: $95.00
Experienced singers in church and community choirs are invited to participate in the Summer Vocal Artists program from Thursday through Saturday, with optional afternoon rehearsals earlier in the week.
Community Vocal Artists will:
- Attend various seminars pertaining to choral singing
- Rehearse new repertoire with faculty and conducting fellows
- Sing in Saturday’s Conductor’s Studio Recital
- Enjoy daily lunch on-campus
- Optional M-W afternoon rehearsals (please notify Greyson Dickason if you wish to attend any optional rehearsals by July 1st)
Tuition is non-refundable and includes the price of music, t-shirt, daily lunch, and instruction. Early Bird pricing is $95 until June 15th. After June 15th, tuition increases to $150, and closes to all applicants on June 30th.
Student Vocal Artist Schedule
STUDENT VOCAL ARTISTS SCHEDULE
(updated 3/25/2024, details forthcoming)
All sessions will be held in the UNF Fine Arts Center
Monday, July 15
9:30 am Welcome
10:00 am Session
12:15 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Session
2:30 pm Rehearsal
4:30 pm Q & A
5:00 pm Pickup
Tuesday, July 16
10:00 am Session
11:00 am Session
12:15 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Activity
2:15 pm Session
3:30 pm Rehearsal
5:00 pm Pickup
Wednesday, July 17
10:00 am Activity
11:00 am Session
12:15 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Session
2:15 pm Activity
3:30 pm Rehearsal
5:00 pm Pickup
Thursday, July 18
9:00 am Group Session
10:00 am Track Sessions
11:00 am Mentor Meetings
12:00 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Track Sessions
3:00 pm Rehearsal
5:00 pm Farewell to Singers, Mentor Meetings
Friday, July 19
8:30 am Check-in
9:00 am Track Sessions
10:00 am Track Sessions
11:00 am Rehearsal
12:30 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Track Sessions
2:30 pm Rehearsal in Conducting Masterclass
5:00 pm Farewell to Singers, Conductors Studio Social
Saturday, July 20
8:30 am Check-in
9:00 am Wrap-up Sessions
10:30 am Physical and Vocal Warmup
11-12:30 pm Dress Rehearsal
2:00 pm Culminating Recital
3:30 pm Farewell
Conductor's Studio Schedule
Tuesday 7/16 and Wednesday 7/17*
Optional to attend Rehearsals 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 18
8:30 am Check-in (UNF Fine Arts Center Lobby)
9:00 am Group Session
10:00 am Track Sessions
11:00 am Mentor Meetings
12:00 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Track Sessions
3:00 pm Rehearsal
5:00 pm Farewell to Singers, Mentor Meetings
Friday, July 19
8:30 am Check-in
9:00 am Track Sessions
10:00 am Track Sessions
11:00 am Rehearsal
12:30 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Track Sessions
2:30 pm Rehearsal in Conducting Masterclass
5:00 pm Farewell to Singers, Conductors Studio Social
Saturday, July 20
8:30 am Check-in
9:00 am Wrap-up Sessions
10:30 am Physical and Vocal Warmup
11-12:30 pm Dress Rehearsal
2:00 pm Culminating Recital**
3:30 pm Farewell
* Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
*Attire is hip/flattering professional black. Consider your professional video image desires.
Community Vocal Artists Schedule
Tuesday 7/16 and Wednesday 7/17*
Optional to attend Rehearsals 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 18
8:30 am Check-in (UNF Fine Arts Center Lobby)
9:00 am Group Session
10:00 am Track Sessions
11:00 am Mentor Meetings
12:00 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Track Sessions
3:00 pm Rehearsal
5:00 pm Farewell to Singers, Mentor Meetings
Friday, July 19
8:30 am Check-in
9:00 am Track Sessions
10:00 am Track Sessions
11:00 am Rehearsal
12:30 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Track Sessions
2:30 pm Rehearsal in Conducting Masterclass
5:00 pm Farewell to Singers, Conductors Studio Social
Saturday, July 20
8:30 am Check-in
9:00 am Wrap-up Sessions
10:30 am Physical and Vocal Warmup
11-12:30 pm Dress Rehearsal
2:00 pm Culminating Recital**
3:30 pm Farewell
* Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
*Attire is hip/flattering professional black. Consider your professional video image desires.
Summer Camp Waiver
Click the link below to access the Acknowledgelment, Indemnity, Waiver and Release of Liability for Participation in a Univeristy of North Florida Event for Minors form.