Choir

Middle School Choir

The Middle School Choir program is offered during Session 1 for campers who are completing grades 5-8 and whose voices have not changed.  This week-long program includes singing in a choir, sectional rehearsals, recorder classes, music theory and solfege, and the option for private voice instruction with an artist-teacher.  The faculty members are vocal specialists with extensive experience working with young singers.  A $20 music fee is included in the registration fee to cover the purchase of camper music.  Music can be brought home at the end of the week.


Session Dates Guest Conductor
Session 1
Grades 5-8
June 15-21, 2025 Brandon Mykel Van Den Eykel
Middle School Choir – Grades 5-8 – June 15-21, 2025
$680 USD if registered before May 1 or $695 USD after May 1

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Choir and Pop Choir

The Choir program during Session 4 includes many opportunities for singers. In addition to daily rehearsals in either the Treble Choir or Mixed Choir, campers will participate in sectionals, theory, vocal technique classes, vocal ensembles, optional private lessons, diction, and foreign language classes.  Campers may also be selected to participate in the Chamber Choir.  Campers participating in the Choir session may also choose to be part of a Pop Choir for no additional charge.  Two Pop Choirs will be formed based on age and they will focus on performing pop music both accompanied and A cappella.  Pop Choir is optional, and open to any camper registered for Choir.  A Men’s Choir and other special ensembles are available.

Another opportunity for advanced high school vocalists is to collaborate with pianists during Session 4. The Collaborative Voice and Piano faculty will select a few campers in the choir and piano programs to work together on repertoire for piano and voice. They will be coached together for one hour each day.  These sessions are designed to teach the young musicians the intricacies of working together, and allow them opportunities to get immediate feedback and advice.  Collaborative students perform on the Friday afternoon recital at the end of the session.

A $20 music fee is included in the registration fee to cover the purchase of camper music.  Music can be brought home at the end of the week.


Session Dates Guest Conductor
Session 4
Mixed Choir & Chamber Choir
Grades 9-12
July 6-12, 2025 Dr. Jamie Hillman
Session 4
Treble Choir
Grades 7-8
July 6-12, 2025 Dr. Charlette Moe
Choir and Choir with Pop Choir – Grades 7-12 – July 6-12, 2025
$680 USD if registered before May 1 or $695 USD after May 1

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2025 Choir Guest Conductors

Guest Conductor

Session Info

Brandon Mykel Van Den Eykel
Dillworth, Minnesota

Middle School Choir

Session 1
June 15-21, 2025

Dr. Jamie Hillman
University of Toronto
Woodbridge, Ontario

Mixed Choir &
Chamber Choir

Session 4
July 6-12, 2025

Dr. Charlette Moe
North Dakota State University
Moorhead, Minnesota

Treble Choir

Session 4

July 6-12, 2025

2025 Session 1 Middle School Choir Faculty – June 15-21, 2025

Instructor Info

Karen Kalinowski

Accompanist

Christine, North Dakota

Ali Pinto

Instructor

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Chris Underwood

Instructor

Moorhead, Minnesota

Bio

2025 Session 4 Choir & Pop Choir Faculty – July 6-12, 2025

Instructor Info

Dr. Marla Fogderud

Program Coordinator & Voice Instructor

Northern State University

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Dr. Elisabeth Cherland

Voice Instructor

Minnesota State University - Mankato

St. Peter, Minnesota

Dr. Justin Montigne

Voice Instructor

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Judith Oatway

Voice Instructor

University of Manitoba

Canadian Mennonite University

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Dr. Anthony Rohr

Voice Instructor

Fargo, North Dakota

Dr. Karisa Templeton

Voice Instructor

North Dakota State University

Fargo, North Dakota

Dr. Tim Woods

Voice Instructor

Northern State University

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cynthia Peyson Wahl

Pop Choir Instructor

Regina, Saskatchewan

Diane Thornton

Accompanist

Minneapolis, Minnesota