Vocal/Choral Camp
2010 Camp Auditions
Registration for the 2010 Camp Auditions is now closed.

Choral/Vocal Camp: June 21 – July 2
  • Auditions: Saturday, May 1 , 1pm - 3pm
    Demonstrate vocal technique & sight reading, as well as sustain a vocal part within a choral selection chosen by the conductor. Auditions will take place in the Merck Arts Education Center.

    Pipe Organ Camp: June 28 – July 9
  • By Teacher Recommendation
    Pipe Organ students must submit an audition CD along with a letter of recommendation from their teacher no later than May 15, 2010 to Teen Summer Arts Camp, Kimmel Center, Inc., 260 S. Broad Street, Suite 901, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

    Jazz Camp: July 6 – July 16
  • Auditions: Saturday, May 8, Noon - 3pm
    Within a group setting, perform music selected by the conductor and respond to the requested musical directions. Auditions will take place in the Merck Arts Education Center.

    Chamber Music Camp: July 19 – July 30
  • Auditions: Saturday, May 15, 1pm - 4pm
    Each applicant must prepare a classical music solo that demonstrates technical ability and musicality. Auditions will take place in Merck Arts Education Center, Innovation Studio and Rendell Room.

    Camp Description


    Jazz Camp
    Student artists spend ten intense days developing their artistic and creative skills with highly respected teaching artists from the performing arts community. All sessions will be held in the Kimmel Center Mon - Fri from 10am - 4pm. The two-week arts sessions culminate with solo and ensemble demonstrations — "Moments of Sharing" — on Friday afternoons.

    Program Features:

    • Scholarships offered to all accepted students
    • Small group instruction
    • Coaching sessions
    • Daily ensemble rehearsals
    • Master classes conducted by guest artists
    • Free tickets to performance venues
    • Interaction with talented student artists from tri-state area


    Pipe Organ Camp
    Session Descriptions
    • Choral/Vocal (ages 14 - 18)
      Students study vocal technique, theory, diction, sight-singing and choral works spanning various styles, and genres including musical theatre.

    • Jazz (ages 14 - 18)
      Students study various styles of jazz music including Dixieland, Swing, Afro-Cuban and Contemporary and perform in large and small ensembles.

    • Chamber Music (ages 14 - 18)
      Students study various genres of chamber music in small and large ensemble settings.

    • Pipe Organ (ages 14 - 18)
      Students study various pieces from the Pipe Organ repertoire, along with technique and pedagogy; both one on one with instructor as well as in a group setting.

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    If you have questions or would like more information, email us at maec@kimmelcenter.org.

    Teen Summer Arts Camp is generously supported by the Sidney Kimmel Foundation and the Sunoco Foundation.

    *Students applying for multiple camps are required to register for each camp separately. Please submit a form and pay the registration fee for each camp to which you apply.


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