"Play skillfully with a shout of joy."
Psalm 33:3
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Faculty
Amon Baker
Activities
Choir rehearsals ~ including training in a variety of choral and vocal techniques. A variety of enjoyable sacred choral music will be selected based on the singing level of participants.
Lectures ~ on interesting topics relevant to singing
Bible study ~ on topics relevant to singing
Masterclasses ~ brief personal lessons in front of the group. Everyone is encouraged to participate, but has the opportunity to decline.
Schedule
Camp runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, August 19-22. The final concert will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22.
Purpose
To provide high-quality training in praising the Lord in song, in an enjoyable atmosphere, regardless of students' past experience or future plans with regard to singing.
Eligibility
Choir Camp is open to everyone age 12 and older who can sing on pitch, and can read music at a basic level. Adults are welcome! Ten- and eleven-year-olds are also welcome if their parents feel they have suitable maturity and attention span. If you are unsure of your ability so sing on pitch, please contact us to set up an audition to determine your eligibility.
Registration
Online registration is now open -- click here to register. To assist in planning, please register as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close registration on August 4, and to turn down applications for any reason.
Tuition
Tuition is $50 for the first student in a family, and is decreased by an additional $5 for each subsequent member of the same immediate family. For example, tuition is $45 for the second student in a family, $40 for the third, etc.. Checks should be made payable to Hannah Malone and mailed to Hannah Malone, 3507 Oak Forest Dr., Lago Vista, TX 78645. Your check should be received within one week of the date you register online, or your registration may be invalidated.
Refunds
If you choose to cancel your registration for Choir Camp, please contact us. If you inform us before August 4, we will issue a 50% refund; after August 4, no refunds will be issued. If Choir Camp is canceled (the only forseeable reason being insufficient registration), you will receive a full refund.
Location
Milwood Baptist Church
12217 Cassady Drive
Austin, Texas 78727
From MoPac: Take Duval Road west, go to Amherst. Go right on Amherst, left on Cassady. The Church is on the right, past the day-care center.
From Hwy 183: Exit Duval Road and go east. Go left on Amherst to Cassady. Take a left on Cassady and the church is on the right, past the day-care center.
We are very grateful to Milwood Baptist Church for allowing us to use their facility.
Dress
Students should dress modestly. We ask that ladies wear conservative skirts or dresses.
Preparation
Students should memorize what they plan to sing in masterclass; a simple hymn from the hymnal is fine. Finally, they should invite family and friends to the Final Concert, to be held at Milwood Baptist Church at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22.
Housing
Out-of-town students should contact us as soon as possible if they would like assistance finding a local family with whom to stay. Local families who would like to volunteer as hosts should contact us as well.
To Bring
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