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»Summer Vocal Music Camp for High School Singers

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2026 Vocal Camp Dates

Sunday, July 12 - Saturday, July 18, 2026

Under the direction of Keith Hancock, 2017 winner of the GRAMMY® Music Educator of the Year, Chapman University’s week-long, overnight Vocal Music Camp features mixed choir, treble choir and lower-voice choir as well as small ensembles in which students explore making music with new friends. Open to all students entering grades 9–12, our camp faculty and instructors are committed to providing an exciting, positive and rewarding musical experience. 

Camp Highlights

  • College-level singing of major choral repertoire
  • Daily voice classes with conservatory faculty and alumni
  • Elective classes with your peers
  • Explore musical styles in small ensemble rehearsals
  • Final performance in our 1,044-seat Musco Center for the Arts

Camp Information

Camp includes:

  • Dorm Room (double occupancy)
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Camp music and t-shirt
  • Final performance in Musco Center for the Arts

Join us for a week of singing, learning and fun!

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Paige S.
Camp Participant
This camp has shown me that I want to study music in college and inspired me to be a better musician. I absolutely loved every second of it. Thank you to all of the counselors and leaders!
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Shauna L.
Parent of a Camp Participant
My sometimes-shy teen is making friends and learning and loving it. She loves her teachers, counselors, and all staff involved. I cannot thank you and your team enough.
 

Camp Information

Camp includes:

  • Dorm Room (double occupancy)
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Camp music and t-shirt
  • Final performance in Musco Center for the Arts


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Registration & Tuition

Registration Period

  • February 1, 2026 through May 1, 2026

Camp Tuition

  • Early Bird Pricing - 2/1/26 through 3/17/26 (8:59 a.m.)
    • $1295
  • Regular Pricing - 3/17/26 (9:00 a.m.) through 5/15/26
    • $1495

Financial Assistance

  • Limited financial assistance is available. Please email music@chapman.edu for more information.

Accommodations

Campers stay in an on-campus Chapman University dormitory (girls-only/boys-only), and pre-screened adult chaperones are provided. Rooms are based on double occupancy with a private bathroom.

  • Check-In: 6:00 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2026
  • Check-Out: 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026

Daily Schedule (subject to change)

Below is a sample daily schedule (9 a.m.–9 p.m.). A finalized scheduled will be e-mailed to all participants:

  • Breakfast
  • Warm-ups 
  • Mixed Choir
  • Elective
  • Sectionals
  • Lunch
  • Mixed Choir
  • Voice Class
  • Small Ensembles
  • Dinner 
  • Special Event/Group Activity

Suggested Packing List

Here is a suggested list of items for your camper to pack:

Clothing

  • Casual, summer clothing for six (6) days
  • Jacket/sweatshirt 
  • Pajamas
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Concert clothing
    • Instrumental Campers: concert black attire—pants, shirt/blouse or dress, black shoes
    • Vocal Campers: camp t-shirt (provided), pair of nice jeans, black closed-toe shoes
Bedding
  • Sheets and blankets (or sleeping bag)*
  • Pillow
* Optional mattress topper or extra blanket as mattresses are very firm.

Bathroom Supplies

  • Towel and wash cloth
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
  • Deodorant
  • Hairbrush
  • Shower shoes/flip flops (if desired)
Other/Optional
  • Phone and charger
  • Sheet music for solo piece
  • Money is not required or needed, but there may be a few opportunities to purchase beverages, ice cream, snacks or Chapman gear, if desired.

Refunds and Cancellations

In the event you must cancel your registration for any reason:

  • Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing.
  • Request for cancellation due to illness, accident, or death in the family requires documentation. Upon receipt of documentation, a full refund will be issued, less any applicable cancellation fee. Verification must be received no later than three (3) days after the scheduled start date.
  • Please allow 4–6 weeks to receive your refund.

Camp Cancellations:

  • Cancellations for any reason prior to 6/21/26 will receive a full refund minus a $100 cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations for any reason between 6/22/26–7/11/26 will receive a full refund minus a $250 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds for camper cancellations on or after 7/12/26.

Choose Your Electives

Campers also have an opportunity to participate in various elective classes throughout the week—this year includes Sight Singing, Music Technology, Audition Preparation and Acting for Singers.

The 2025 Vocal Music Camp is generously sponsored by

The Klein Legacy Foundation

and

Christine & Lon Cross

Questions?

Katie Silberman
Department Assistant
music@chapman.edu
(714) 997-6871