Choirs
Training to sing with heart, soul, mind, and strength for the glory of God.
Ivan Godoy, Daniel Yutzy
Jeff Swanson
Wendell Glick, Ryan Kimberlin, Lloyd Kauffman
Franklin Miller
Wendell Glick
Lyle Stutzman
Kristin Nolt
Deana Swanson, Rosemary Eberly
Regina Brubaker
Sarah Sommers
Nolan Martin
Jeff Swanson
Optional. Sign up to sing!
This choir rehearses once a day in the late afternoon or early evening and sings 2-3 songs at the final program.
Not offered in 2026
Rosemary Eberly-Lebold
Not offered in 2026
Optional. Sign up to sing!
This choir rehearses once a day in the late afternoon or early evening and sings 2-3 songs at the final program.
Not offered in 2026
Lloyd Kauffman
Not offered in 2026
Chamber Choir
Conductor: Franklin Miller
This choir rehearses three times daily, Monday-Friday, using Class Period III for one of the rehearsals. Additional rehearsals are required during the Opening Weekend; see the VA camp page for details.
- An additional application is required for acceptance into this choir.
- An audio file is required with the application.
- Singers receive their music in advance. A schedule of advanced learning and memorization will be provided by the conductor to enable choir members to arrive at camp with pitches, rhythms, and the general character of the music learned.
- Those who apply are strongly encouraged to receive a minimum of three (3) sessions of vocal coaching before coming to camp.
The application fee ($130) and music costs ($35) for the 2026 Chamber Choir total $165.
When and where is Chamber Choir touring in 2026?
The 2026 Chamber Choir will tour the week after camp traveling in a south easterly direction arriving back in Virginia on Saturday. Programs will be scheduled Monday – Friday, June 15-19 at a variety of venues: a few concert type programs with others more interactive and educational.
Tour fees will be dependent on the final itinerary and number of singers. (Estimated cost is $300-500.) Fees will be due upon arrival at camp.
What is the repertoire for Chamber Choir this year?
- Little Brown Church
- Calm Me Lord As You Calmed the Storm
- Be My Peace
- Word Was God
- Gentle Words
- Hallelujah
- Been in the Storm
- We Shall Remember
- When Memory Fades
- Hark, I Hear Harps Eternal
- How Can I Keep from Singing
Who can apply for Chamber Choir?
How do I know if I am ready to apply for Chamber Choir?
Participation in Chamber Choir requires a minimum level of competence in music fundamentals as follows:
- Sight singing (equivalent of SCMC Sight Singing 2)
- Rudiments (equivalent of SCMC Rudiments 3)
- Voice training (equivalent of SCMC Class Voice or at least three private lessons)
- Prior choir experience
Music must be learned independently before arriving at camp. If you are not ready now, is it within reach in the future? Yes! This is one of the purposes of music camp. Several years of camp will help you to strengthen your skills and confidence. Chamber Choir is offered as a culmination of the camper’s choir experience and musical education at SCMC.
How do I prepare my audio file?
Your audio file needs to include:
- Demonstration of your low vocal range, begin at a comfortable middle range and sing a descending scale on “ah” (as in father) to your lowest range.
- Demonstration of your high vocal range, begin at a comfortable middle range and sing an ascending scale on “ah” (as in father) to your highest range.
- Sing a major scale ascending and descending.
- Sing two verses of Angels Holy, High And Lowly (tune Windermere, #79 in Hymns of the Church, #30 in The Mennonite Hymnal, and #573 in the Church Hymnal) at a comfortable range.
- Sing a song of your choosing that demonstrates your vocal ability.
Please note that file size is limited to 4MB, and that your Chamber Choir application will not be processed without the audio file. On the Chamber Choir section of the application, you will be given an opportunity to upload your audio file or to choose to email the file to [email protected].
How do I apply and what happens next?
- Check the “I want to apply for Chamber Choir” box on the application form and complete the required info, including the submission of your audio file.
- Pay the $165 additional fee for Chamber Choir. (Students not accepted into chamber choir, but attending camp will have this fee applied to their tuition or materials costs. Students not accepted into chamber choir and not attending camp will have this fee, minus a $30 administrative fee, refunded.)
- Submit your application by February 15, 2025.
- Send the evaluation form to one of your musical references.
- You will receive a response via email regarding acceptance after February 28. Your enrollment at the camp is not dependent on your acceptance into the Chamber Choir.
- You will receive the music and some audio files via email at least 2 months prior to camp week.
- Communication from the conductor regarding learning the music will occur via email.
Chamber Choir
Conductor: Wendell Glick
TBD
What is the repertoire for Chamber Choir this year?
TBD
Who can apply for Chamber Choir?
How do I know if I am ready to apply for Chamber Choir?
TBD
How do I prepare my audio file?
TBD
How do I apply and what happens next?
TBD
Vocal Ensemble
Conductor: Ryan Kimberlin
Vision:
We endeavor to cultivate an experience that is relationally, musically, and spiritually rewarding—a journey that challenges singers personally while building camaraderie as humble servants to our audience. Through shared choral worship, we strive to create moments where hearts are lifted and voices unite in a common purpose. Our repertoire blends the fresh with the familiar, drawing from both old and new works that are accessible to singers and listeners alike, yet offer musical challenges that foster growth and deepen motivation.
Additional Cost:
$50 (refundable if not accepted)
What is the repertoire for Vocal Ensemble this year?
TBD
Who can apply for Vocal Ensemble?
How do I know if I am ready to apply for Vocal Ensemble?
Participation in the Vocal Ensemble requires basic competence in sight singing and rudiments, reasonable vocal ability, and prior choir experience. You will receive your music before camp and must be able to learn your pitches and rhythms reasonably well before coming to camp.
Prerequisites:
Applicants must have taken Rudiments II and Sight-singing II or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants who have taken voice lessons or class voice.
How do I prepare my audio file?
Your audio file needs to include one verse of All Creatures of Our God and King at a comfortable range.
Please note that file size is limited to 4MB, and that your Vocal Ensemble application will not be processed without the audio file. On the Vocal Ensemble section of the application, you will be given an opportunity to upload your audio file or to choose to email the file to [email protected].
How do I apply and what happens next?
Applicants must apply during registration and choose the Vocal Ensemble option. You will be provided a common hymn to sing for the audition, and you will be asked to send in a recording of yourself singing the melody of the hymn. You will be notified via email of the results of your audition. If you are not accepted into the Vocal Ensemble, you will be placed in a mixed choir at camp.
