EIU Department of Music

EMC Choir Camp

The Choir Camp is open to students completing the 5th through 12th grades. This camp is designed to meet the needs of those students who are interested in singing choral music, providing an instructional and educational experience for both beginners and more advanced students in a collaborative, supportive and interactive environment. Students will perform a wide variety of choral compositions by significant composers from early classics to notable contemporary works.

Vocal Placement

While Choir Camp singers do not audition, they do have a vocal placement on registration day. Singers will be checked for vocal range, timbre, and sight-reading skills. No one should worry about the vocal placement. It is designed to make sure singers are placed on the choral part that is best for their vocal production. 

Classes

Campers may choose from several workshops and clinics. Topics may include the following:

• Jazz Appreciation

• Music Theory

• Music Technology

• How to Practice

• Performance skills

• a complete list can be found in the application

Choir Camp Faculty

Kellie Clark joins the faculty at EIU following a 20 year career in the public schools. She has taught a variety of courses at both the high school and middle school level including choirs, general music, world music drumming, AP Music Theory, and the History of Rock and Roll. Professor Clark holds a BME from Morehead State University, a MM in vocal performance from Miami University and is currently completing the DMA in Choral Conducting at the University of Kentucky. Ms. Clark was honored to be named Kentucky State Teacher of the Year in 2018.