St. Mary's College of Maryland
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Summer Programs

Choral Arts Academy (CAA)
St. Mary's College of Maryland
July 8-19, 2013

Fostering the Independent Choral Artist
for current high school students through graduates

 


July 7th - July 8th - July 9th July 10thJuly 11thJuly 12thJuly 13th

July 14thJuly 15thJuly 16th  July 17thJuly 18th - July 19th July 20th


Sunday, July 7th

choir at RCS

1:00-4:00 p.m.: Student Move-In

4:00-6:00 p.m.: Kickoff Concert featuring PING: choral ensemble in residence

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Dinner

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Move-in

8:00-9:30 p.m.: Rehearsal of Copland

9:30-10:30 p.m.: Hall meeting followed by hall activities

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Monday, July 8th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Rehearsal of Copland and individual listening

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-3:00 p.m.: Continued rehearsal of Copland and individual listening

3:00-5:00 p.m.: Campus Tour

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Workshop: Vocal Pedagogy and Health

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Rehearsal

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Orientation into small ensembles

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Bonfire

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Tuesday, July 9th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Workshop: Vocal Pedagogy and Health

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Movement Workshop: Acting cold-reads

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Final rehearsal/words

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Hall Activities

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Wednesday, July 10th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Workshop: Vocal Pedagogy and Health

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Workshop: The Alexander Technique

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Final rehearsal/words

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Hall Activities

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Thursday, July 11th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Workshop: Vocal Pedagogy and Health

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Workshop: Expression of Text and Workshop: Musical Scenes

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Final rehearsal/words

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Bonfire

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Friday, July 12th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-10:30 p.m.: River Concert Series Performance

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

 

Saturday, July 13th

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Breakfast

10:00 -11:00 a.m.: Warm-up

11:00-5:00 p.m.: Calvert Cliffs with packed lunch

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-8:00 p.m.: Open Mic

8:00-10:30 p.m.: Dance in ARC

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Sunday, July 14th

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Free morning (individual practice)

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Brunch

1:00-2:00 p.m.: Warm-up

2:00-4:00 p.m.: Pre-college seminar (essay-writing/admissions)

4:00-6:00 p.m.: Mentor recital

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Dinner + words

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Workshop: Conducting with Mentors

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsal/words

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Hall Activities

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Monday, July 15th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Workshop: Vocal Pedagogy and Health

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Reflection: The small ensemble vs. the large ensemble

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Final rehearsal/words

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Bonfire

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Tuesday, July 16th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Workshop: Vocal Pedagogy and Health

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Workshop: Voice Sectionals and Workshop: Dance: Ballroom/Stage/Swing

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Final rehearsal/words

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Free

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Wednesday, July 17th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Workshop: Vocal Pedagogy and Health

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Workshop: Expression of Text and Workshop: Singing for the Soloist

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Final rehearsal/words

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Free

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Thursday, July 18th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Workshop: Vocal Pedagogy and Health

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Workshop: The Audition

8:00-9:00 p.m.: Final rehearsal/words

9:00-10:30 p.m.: Bonfire

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Friday, July 19th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Full ensemble rehearsal

12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00-2:30 p.m.: Small ensemble rehearsals

2:30-5:00 p.m.: Recreation/afternoon events (optional individual lessons): sailing, fencing, rock wall, voice, etc.

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Dinner + Words

6:00-9:30 p.m.: River Concert Series Performance

9:30-10:30 p.m.: Begin packing

11:00 p.m.: Lights out

 

Saturday, July 20th

8:00-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Warm-up period – Tai-chi, body, stretches, vocal, breathing, etc.

10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: Final concert

2:00 p.m.: Move out

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St. Mary's College of Maryland
18952 E. Fisher Rd
St. Mary's City, MD 20686-3001
240-895-2000