HCU Choir Camp
Announcement regarding 2024 All-State Choir Camp
July 8th-11th, 2024
Camp has been cancelled this week.
Due to the hurricane, there is no power on campus, and there are currently water and sewage issues that are being resolved.
Registration fees will be refunded as soon as campus offices are back online.
When power is restored, we will look at the possibility of holding the Choir Camp at another time during the summer. Please stay tuned for emails and announcements on the Camp website for further details regarding registration, music, and other details.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused, but we hope you will be able to join us later this summer!
Dr. Kevin Klotz
Registration is open to all students entering into 9th-12th grades for upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Our “Day-Camp” schedule allows for greater freedom for work or evening activities.
- Learn your TMEA large-school choir repertoire quickly and accurately
- Directors from outstanding area choral programs serve as Clinicians and Accompanists
Registration of $200.00 by May 31st, 2024 includes:
- TMEA Large School music packet
- Lunch for all 4 days
- T-shirt ($15.00 value)
- Private 30-minute Voice Lesson (Seniors only)
$250.00 Late Registration – register by May 31st to save $50! (T-Shirt size not guaranteed)
$100.00 – 2024 All-State Choir Members – register by May 31st to get full discount! (T-Shirt size not guaranteed)
No registration refunds after May 1, 2024.
Clinicians
Clinicians for our 2024 Choir Camp include:
- Cynthia Douglas and Roxan Silva (Sopranos)
- Chelsea Berner and Denise Eaton (Altos)
- Frankie Espinoza (Tenors)
- Levi Duncan (Basses)
“Attending the HCU Choir Camp has put me in a great position for making the All-State choir.” John Silva
Choir Camp Schedule
Monday
- 10:00-10:30 am – Campers Check-In (McNair Hall)
- 10:30 am – Orientation (sit in audience seats of Dunham Theater
- 10:45 am – Warm-Up and Full Rehearsal (Dunham Theater)
Lunch and Early Afternoon Rehearsal
Soprano 1: Go to Lunch at 11:30 am, Campus Tour at 12:15 pm, Sectionals at 1:00-1:45 pm
Soprano 2: Go to Lunch at 11:45 am, Sectionals at 12:30-1:45 pm
Tenor/Bass: Go to Lunch at 12:00 pm, Sectionals at 12:45-1:45 pm
Altos: Go to Lunch at 12:15 pm, Sectionals at 1:00-1:45 pm
- 1:45 pm – Break (15 mins)
- 2:00-3:00 pm – Section Rehearsals
- 3:00 pm – Break (15 mins)
- 3:15-4:30 pm – Full Rehearsal (Dunham Theater) and Dismissal
Tuesday
- 9:00 am – Campers Check-In (McNair Hall)
- 9:10-10:30 am – Warm-Up and Full Rehearsal (Dunham Theater)
- 10:45 am – Section Rehearsals
Lunch and Early Afternoon Rehearsal
Altos: Go to Lunch at 11:30 am, Campus Tour at 12:15 pm, Sectionals at 1:00-1:45 pm
Soprano 1: Go to Lunch at 11:45 am, Sectionals at 12:30-1:45 pm
Soprano 2: Go to Lunch at 12:00 pm, Sectionals at 12:45-1:45 pm
Tenor/Bass: Go to Lunch at 12:15 pm, Sectionals at 1:00-1:45 pm
- 1:45 pm – Break (15 mins)
- 2:00-3:00 pm – Section Rehearsals
- 3:00 pm – Break (15 mins)
- 3:15-4:30 pm – Full Rehearsal (Dunham Theater) and Dismissal
Wednesday
- 9:00 am – Campers Check-In (McNair Hall)
- 9:10-10:30 am – Warm-Up and Full Rehearsal (Dunham Theater)
- 10:45 am – Section Rehearsals
Lunch and Early Afternoon Rehearsal
Tenor/Bass: Go to Lunch at 11:30 am, Campus Tour at 12:15 pm, Sectionals at 1:00-1:45 pm
Altos: Go to Lunch at 11:45 am, Sectionals at 12:30-1:45 pm
Soprano 1: Go to Lunch at 12:00 pm, Sectionals at 12:45-1:45 pm
Soprano 2: Go to Lunch at 12:15 pm, Sectionals at 1:00-1:45 pm
- 1:45 pm – Break (15 mins)
- 2:00-3:00 pm – Soprano/Alto Rehearsal and Tenor/Bass Rehearsal (S/A: Belin; T/B: Dunham)
- 3:00 pm – Break (15 mins)
- 3:15-4:30 pm – Full Rehearsal (Dunham Theater) and Dismissal
Thursday
- 9:00 am – Campers Check-In (McNair Hall)
- 9:10-10:30 am – Warm-Up and Full Rehearsal (Dunham Theater)
- 10:45 am – Section Rehearsals
Lunch and Early Afternoon Rehearsal
Soprano 2: Go to Lunch at 11:30 am, Campus Tour at 12:15 pm, Sectionals at 1:00-1:45 pm
Tenor/Bass: Go to Lunch at 11:45 am, Sectionals at 12:30-1:45 pm
Altos: Go to Lunch at 12:00 pm, Sectionals at 12:45-1:45 pm
Soprano 1: Go to Lunch at 12:15 pm, Sectionals at 1:00-1:45 pm
- 1:45 pm – Break (15 mins)
- 2:00-3:15 pm – Soprano/Alto Rehearsal and Tenor/Bass Rehearsal (S/A: Dunham; T/B: Belin)
- 3:15 pm – Break (15 mins)
- 3:30-4:30 pm – Dress Rehearsal (Dunham Theater)
- 4:30 pm – Break (30 mins)
- 5:00 pm – Concert (T-shirt/Dunham Theater) – family invited!
Private Voice Lessons for Seniors
- If you are a senior, your time slot has been printed on the back of your name tag.
Send questions to music@HC.edu
Dr. Kevin Klotz
Camp Director
Director of Choral Activities at HCU
About The HCU Department of Music
The curricula in music at Houston Christian University are designed to provide the specialization and depth of study necessary for a Performance Major (voice & keyboard) and a Music Education Major. The Department of Music provides an artistic environment that offers many professional experiences to students in their areas of specialization. We also maintain a low student-faculty ratio, which allows for close supervision by a professional musician throughout the program.
The members of the faculty are active in performance and research, and serve in a leadership capacity for a number of metropolitan arts ensembles and organizations. Our faculty have a wide range of training and experience, both nationally and internationally, and we maintain the highest standards of teaching.
Students are admitted to the Department of Music by audition only. Grants in Aid, College Development Grants, and Choral Scholarship recommendations are made upon the advice of the auditions committee.
All HCU students are encouraged to actively participate in a music school ensemble (Husky Band, Schola Cantorum, or Choir Ensemble) regardless of major.