Halsey Mobile Camp
Music Camp is coming to Halsey, Oregon!
When and Where
April 24-27, 2025
Halsey Mennonite Church
910 E 1st Street
Halsey, OR 97348
Who
For those around the community of Halsey Mennonite Church
Children: Grades 1-10
Adults: Grades 11+
The community is welcome to attend the evening chapels and workshops
Final Program
Registration closes Mar 12
Choir. Class. Choral Festival.
Rudiments
Rudiments 1: Notation – a study of the elements of basic notation, simple time signatures, note and rest values, and accidentals.
Rudiments 2: Scales & Keys – a study of major scales, major key signatures, and compound time signatures.
Sight-Singing
Sight-Singing aims to help you read new music as easily as you read a newspaper. Students learn various tips to help in sight reading, and have opportunities to practice skills through class exercises.
Sight-Singing is divided into Levels 1–2. You should choose the Sight-Singing level that corresponds to your Rudiments class level. If at camp you find this is too high or low for you, you can switch classes.
Leading Group Singing
Congregational Workshop
These workshops involve practicing singing skills as a congregation. They will strengthen your congregation’s singing ability while introducing important musical concepts and hymn book skills that will help grow your church singing. All students will attend congregational workshops.
These sessions are also open to the public – all are welcome!
Learning Part Singing (Thu, 7:15pm, Dwilyn Beiler)
This workshop focuses on teaching musical independence so singers can sing in parts. Tools are gained through simple vocal drills, and are practiced by learning separate parts of hymns while sitting in voice parts.
Learning Healthy Singing (Fri, 7:15pm, Lloyd Kauffman)
This workshop gives pointers for singing with freedom and vitality, learning to use the voice in a healthy way. Some drill will be used, but much instruction happens in the context of singing hymns. This might be thought of as an “instructional hymn sing.”
Join the choir and experience the joy of singing in a group.
Students say it’s their favorite part of camp!
Choir is a fun way to put the things you’re learning in class into practice.
Two Adult Mixed Choirs
These are choirs with men’s and women’s voice parts. Each student will be assigned to a mixed choir.
Mass Choir
All adult students and youth in Grades 8-10 will participate in the mass choir.
Children’s Choir
This choir will be for children in Grades 1-10.
Chapel & Congregational Workshops
In chapel, we reflect on the meaning of worship as it is taught in Scripture and we respond to God in love and obedience. At the same time we practice worshiping God. Chapels help to orient the focus of camp around what really matters: God’s presence and his kingdom.
In the congregational workshops, we practice singing skills as a congregation. This will strengthen your congregation’s singing ability while introducing important musical concepts and hymn book skills that will help grow your church singing.
These sessions are open to the public – all are welcome!
Chapel: Thursday-Friday, Mar 27-28, 7:15pm
Congregational Workshops: Thursday-Friday, Mar 27-28, 8:15pm
Schedules
Dress Code
All attendees should dress appropriately for instructional classes and activities, as those who profess to worship and honor God.
Program Attire: Women, please wear a black dress with black shoes. Men, please wear black pants, white shirt, and black shoes. Children, please follow the adult guidelines. If black is unavailable, a dark solid is acceptable.
For classes, please wear dressy-casual clothes.
What ages can come to camp?
Children: Grades 1-5
Youth: Grades 6-10
Adults: Grades 11+
Can I sign up as a part-time student?
How much does camp cost?
Children and Youth: $75
Part-Time Adult (1-2 classes/choirs): $75
Full-Time Adult (3+ classes/choirs): $150
*If needed, the Rudiments and Sight Singing textbook is an additional $12.
How will I pay for camp?
What meals are provided at camp?
Lunch and supper will be provided from Thursday through Sunday lunch.
There will be a fellowship style meal for Sunday’s supper.
Is any lodging provided?
Is any childcare available?
Can I get refund?
Student Learning Files
Closing Program
All choirs will present the pieces they’ve learned.
Sunday, April 27, 4:30pm
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