Choir School Summer Camps 2020

We welcome boys and girls, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful and exciting music of the Christian faith in the striking cathedral setting, while growing as musicians and children of God. 

The Saint Mark's Choir School also operates year-round. Click here for more information about the Choir School program.

We have three camps available this year: Junior Chorister Camp (for children 5 years old – 2nd grade), Senior Chorister Camp (for children in 3rd – 8th grade), and High School Choral Camp (for high school singers and changed-voice boys).

Scholarships: We want your child to participate! Partial scholarships available to those who find full tuition a hardship at this time. Please indicate your interest in the registration form and our committee will send you an application form. Scholarship interest must be received two weeks prior to the start of camp to be considered.

Camp faculty include the Cathedral Choir School staff: Canon Michael Kleinschmidt, Choir School Director Rebekah Gilmore, and Music Administrator Madeleine Stephens. 

 

All Choir Camps for 2020 have been cancelled due to COVID-19. If you are interested in participating in the year-round Choir School offerings, please email Choir School staff listed above. 

Junior Chorister Camp

Register: Registration has been closed.

Ages: 5 years old – rising 2nd grade

Camp Hours: July 13–17, 2020, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (after care is not available); Sunday morning participation on July 19

Campers must be dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m. After 12 p.m. there is no childcare available; if picked up after 12:15 p.m. additional fees will apply. 

Tuition: $200 ($175/child if more than one child per family registers)

Camp activities:

  • Joyful singing of glorious music in our beautiful cathedral
  • Outdoor activities
  • Organ demonstration and piano/organ lessons
  • Daily sung Morning Prayer
  • Sunday morning service participation in the Cathedral.

 

Senior Chorister Camp

Register: Registration has been closed.

Ages: rising 3rd grade – 8th grade

Camp Hours: July 13–17, 2020, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (after care is available, for an extra charge of $15 each day per child); Sunday morning participation on July 19

Campers must be dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m. If picked up after 4:15 p.m., additional childcare fees will apply. 

Tuition: $275 ($250/child if more than one child per family registers)

Camp activities:

  • Joyful singing of glorious music in our beautiful cathedral
  • Daily guests specializing in art, drumming, and composition
  • Field trips and outdoor activities
  • Visual art projects
  • Organ demonstration and piano/organ lessons
  • Daily sung Morning Prayer
  • Closing Evensong service and Sunday morning service in the Cathedral.

 

High School Choral Camp

Register: Registration has been closed.

Ages: rising 9th graders and changed-voice boys are welcome to register

Camp Hours: August 3–7, 2020, 2 p.m.–9 p.m., with closing Compline service; Sunday morning participation on August 9

Tuition: $275 ($250/child if more than one child per family registers)

Camp activities:

  • High level repertoire sung in stunning cathedral nave
  • Guest clinicians for vocal technique, music history, and conducting
  • Run-out concert
  • Attend formal Seattle arts event
  • Nightly Compline, Saturday evening performance, and Sunday morning liturgy