artefact scholars

Summer Choral Intensive

JULY 9-14, 2024



Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem

A unique summer choral music intensive for talented high school-age singers at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, PA. Led by some of America’s foremost choral professionals and members of the acclaimed Artefact Ensemble. Tuition-free for accepted applicants.

This program is supported in large part by the Jared L. Wily Fund for High School Choir Ministries. Additional support from the Raymond-Cryder Donor-Advised Fund and the members of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem.

Application deadline April 1, 2024

The Program

  • Wednesday through Sunday 9am-5pm

  • Daily choral rehearsals

  • Coaching in classical and non-classical vocal techniques

  • Small ensemble and solo performance opportunities

  • Coaching in vocal improvisation and “social singing“

  • Training in sight-singing, theory, and performance practice

  • Exclusive formal party for participants

  • Access to a professional recording studio

Collaborative

Work alongside some of the leading freelance vocal artists in the country and learn the craft of choral music in a supportive and collegial environment

Immersive

Explore, create, and celebrate with singers who are as passionate about their craft as you are, and who know what it means to live a life in music

Inclusive

Study choral music of diverse traditions in an atmosphere that affirms a range of learning styles, backgrounds, cultures, and identities

For more information, email scholars@artefactensemble.org

info & resources

  • As a music role model for an Artefact Scholar applicant, we ask that you fill out this brief survey to help us get to know your musician better. We will use the provided information to plan effective curriculum tailored to the strengths and needs of our Scholars.

    If you have any questions, please email scholars@artefactensemble.org

  • Auditions will be held on the following dates:

    April 14, 2024

    April 15, 2024

    May 5, 2024

    Makeup auditions may be scheduled, as needed. Please submit your application and select which date works for you. You will receive an email confirmation with a specific time slot as well as further instructions and information.

FEATURED FACULTY

TIMOTHY PARSONS

VOCALIST + CONDUCTOR

DAVID MACBETH

ORGANIST + CONDUCTOR

CHRISTOPHER JACKSON

VOCALIST + CONDUCTOR

TYNAN DAVIS

VOCALIST