Lancaster Music Camp

At Terre Hill, PA

Music Camp is coming to Lancaster County!

When and Where

July 1-6, 2025

Terre Hill Mennonite High School

1416 Union Grove Road
Terre Hill, PA 17581

Who

Children: ages 8-17
Adults: age 18+

The community is welcome to attend the morning chapel sessions.

Final Programs

Sunday, July 6, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM

At Terre Hill Mennonite High School

Registration will open April 21 at 6:00 AM EST and close June 5

Meet the 3 C’s of your learning experience:

Choir. Class. Chapel.

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. If you sign up for Rudiments 2, you will receive a placement test to make sure you are in the right class.

Rudiments 3: Intervals – a study of intervals and minor scales. If you sign up for Rudiments 3, you will receive a placement test to make sure you are in the right class.

Rudiments 4: Chords – a study of triads, triad inversions, and dominant seventh chords. If you sign up for Rudiments 4, you will receive a placement test to make sure you are in the right class.

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 1–4. 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.

Music Education

How can learning music be fun? Age-appropriate activities, folk songs, and games taught with the Kodaly method make class engaging. Adult students will role-play as grade-school students, participate in discussions, and receive tips for lesson planning. This class is meant for music teachers.

Class Voice

An introduction to the concepts and practices of healthy tension-free singing. Areas of study will include developing controlled breathing, phonation that is neither pressed nor breathy, focused resonance, and crisp articulation. Students will sing for, analyze, and critique each other.

Leading Group Singing

This course is an introduction to basic elements of conducting a group and will build foundational skills applicable to classrooms, choirs, and congregations. Participants will conduct hymnbook-level music in class for instructor and peer review. Both men and women with a working knowledge of basic music rudiments are welcome.

Children's Musical Skills

When we first start school, we learn about letters, how letters form words, and how words form sentences. In musical skills class, we do the same thing – only with music. Students will learn about notes, rhythms, rest, pitches, and how they all fit together to form a song. Learning how music works will strengthen their choir experience as they get skills to help them read unfamiliar music.

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.

Three Adult Mixed Choirs
These are choirs with men’s and women’s voice parts. Each full-time student will be assigned to a mixed choir.

Adult Mass Choir
All students can participate in the mass choir, as well as community members who aren’t taking other classes.

Children & Youth Choirs
Ages 8-12 and ages 13-17

Chapel is both a time of worship and a time to strengthen your ability to worship in singing.

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.

These sessions are open to the public – all are welcome!

Schedules

Dress Code

Men: Please wear full-button shirts, tails tucked in, with dressy/casual pants. Keep hair neatly trimmed.

Women: Wear loose-fitting dresses or dressy tops and skirts (no slits, please) with sleeve lengths at least halfway between shoulder and elbow and skirt length below knees. Necklines should be near the base of your neck. Cover your hair with your church-prescribed veiling.

Program Attire: Women, please wear black dress with black shoes. Men, please wear black pants, white long-sleeved dress shirt, and black shoes.

Children: Please follow the adult dress code as closely as is reasonable. Do not wear t-shirts with logos or writing, please. For program attire, if black is unavailable, a dark solid is acceptable.

What ages can come to camp?

Children: ages 8-12

Youth: ages 13-17

Adults: age 18+

Can I sign up as a part-time student?

Yes. Part-time students can sign up for two classes OR one class and one choir OR two choirs. You can also just sign up for one class or one choir alone. If you want more, you will need to register as a full-time student.

How much does camp cost?

Children/Youth – $150

Mass Choir Only – $150

Part-time Adult Camper – $250

Full-time Adult Camper – $425

Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee.

Tuition does not include textbooks and music costs which will be added as you fill out the application.

Meals for part-time and mass choir only students will also be an additional cost – about $10-12 per meal.

How will I pay for camp?

You will pay right away in the application with credit/debit card or by sending a check to:

Deana Swanson

PO Box 774

Terre Hill, PA 17581

What meals are provided at camp?

Lunch and supper will be provided for all full-time adult students. Part-time and mass choir only students may choose which meals they will need in the application for a fee. Children and youth will be provided supper on Saturday and Sunday evenings only.

Is any lodging provided?

No lodging is provided. Please arrange your own if needed.

Is childcare available?

No, childcare is not being offered.

Can I get a refund?

Refunds for cancellations will be offered through June 2, minus a $50 registration fee.

Any questions, please contact:

Deana Swanson

[email protected]

717-468-0587

(text only, no calls please)