artefact scholars
Summer Choral Intensive
JULY 8-13, 2025
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, Artefact Ensemble, and the members of First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem.
Application deadline May 1, 2025
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
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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
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Auditions will be held on the following dates:
May 10, 2025
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.
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FEATURED FACULTY
TIMOTHY PARSONS
VOCALIST + CONDUCTOR
DAVID MACBETH
ORGANIST + CONDUCTOR
CHRISTOPHER JACKSON
VOCALIST + CONDUCTOR
TYNAN DAVIS
VOCALIST