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Choral Institute

A WEEK-LONG INTENSIVE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO LOVE CHOIR!

ABOUT

This week-long camp provides an opportunity for high school students to engage in an honors-level music making choral experience. In addition to compelling rehearsal experiences, students will take elective classes such as Music Theory, Intro To Conducting, African Drumming, Group Voice Lessons, and participate in recreational activities all led by teaching artists who are leaders in their field. The High School Choral Institute will culminate in a performance in Studley Theatre.


Dr. John Wilson
Institute Director

Assistant Professor & Director of Choral Activities
Department of Music
SUNY New Paltz


Mr. Michael McCormick
Institute Conducting Fellow

Choral Specialist
Department of Music
Princeton University

Mrs. Noel McCormick
Vocal Instructor

Biography

 

Additional Institute Faculty:

Dr. Kent Smith
Head of Voice Faculty
Department of Music
SUNY New Paltz

Paul Chambers
Adjunct Faculty (Classical Percussion)
Department of Music
SUNY New Paltz

COMMUTER & OVERNIGHT PACKAGES:

  • Double room with meal plan: $1,257
    • $575 tuition
    • $423 lodging
    • $259 meal plan*
  • Single room with meal plan: $1,679
    • $575 tuition
    • $845 lodging
    • $259 meal plan*
  • Commuter with meal plan: $834
    • $575 tuition
    • $259 meal plan*
  • Commuter only: $575

Lodging

  • Overnight participants will stay in single or 2 person rooms in the residence halls on the SUNY New Paltz campus

*Meal Plan

  • Peregrine Dining Hall on campus can accommodate students with specific dietary needs and allergies. Meal plan is required for overnight participants.
  • Meal plan is required for all overnight participants and optional for commuters

Parking

  • Parking is free for commuting participants in any lot on campus EXCEPT for the Service Building Lot and resident student lots.
  • Click here for a campus map

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2026

3 step process:

  1. Complete a Registration Form
  2. Pay $100 deposit*
    • A $100 deposit is required. After submitting the registration form, you will be redirected to our payment portal to pay the deposit. You will also be e-mailed a direct link to the "Home E-mail Address" listed on your registration form.
  3. Submit letter of Recommendation

Registration is not complete until registration form is submitted, $100.00 deposit is paid and a letter of recommendation has been received from your teacher. Once complete, you will be e-mailed an additional direct link to pay to the balance of your registration fees (tuition, board, room).

*REFUND POLICY

$100.00 deposit is fully refundable if cancellation request is received before May 15, 2026.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Subject to change.

Sunday, July 5

  • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Check in with counselors, get settled in room
  • 4 p.m. | Welcome meeting with counselors, tour of campus, etc.
  • 5 p.m. | Dinner
  • 6:30 p.m. -10 p.m. | Counselor led activities 

Monday, July 6 - Thursday, July 9

  • 8 a.m. | Breakfast, Peregrine Dining Hall
  • 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Rehearsal in Shepard Recital Hall
  • 11-12:15 a.m. | Elective 1:
    • Theory
    • Voice Class
    • African Drumming
    • Conducting
  • 12:30-1:15 p.m. | Lunch
  • 1:45-3:00 p.m. | Elective 2:
    • Theory
    • Voice Class
    • African Drumming
    • Conducting
    • Outdoor activity/hike
  • 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Break
  • 4:00-5:30 p.m. | Rehearsal
  • 5:45-6:45 p.m. | Dinner
  • 7:00-9:15 p.m. | Activity
  • 10:00 p.m. l Lights out

Friday, July 10

  • 8 a.m. | Breakfast, Peregrine Dining Hall
  • 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Rehearsal in Shepard Recital Hall
  • 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Elective 3:
    • Theory
    • Voice Class
    • African Drumming 
    • Conducting

Friday, July 10 (Continued)

  • 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch
  • 1:45-3 p.m. | Elective 4: 
    • Theory
    • Voice Class
    • African Drumming 
    • Conducting
  • 3 - 4 p.m. | Break
  • 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Voice Class dress rehearsal
  • 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. | Dinner
  • 7 - 9:15 p.m. | Voice class & African drumming recital
  • 10 p.m. | Lights out

Saturday, July 11

  • 8 a.m. | Breakfast
  • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Dress Rehearsal 1
  • 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch
  • 1:45 - 4 p.m. | Outdoor activity (Town Visit/hike)
  • 4 -5 p.m. | Dress Rehearsal 2
  • 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. | Dinner
  • 7 - 9:15 p.m. | Closing activity
  • 10 p.m. | Lights out

Sunday, July 12

  • 8 a.m. | Breakfast
  • 9 a.m. | Get ready for concert & pack up
  • 10:30 a.m. | Concert Call Time, Studley Theatre
  • 11 a.m. | Concert in Studley Theatre
  • 12:30 p.m. | Check out & depart from campus

QUESTIONS?

E-mail John Wilson at wilsonj@newpaltz.edu

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