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Youth Programs: Young Vocalists

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Do you love to sing, or simply want to improve your skills?

Join our immersive, one-week singing program and unleash your inner star. Learn cutting-edge vocal techniques, master breath control, and build powerful confidence through supportive, expert coaching. Discover the amazing potential of your voice—and have a blast finding it!

Grades 6 -  8

Want to learn how to sing better? Join us for a special one-week singing class where you’ll learn how to use your voice in a healthy and expressive way! Students will work on a solo song and participate in group songs. Repertoire will be musical theater, and some pop. The week culminates with a showcase for family and friends where students will perform the songs they’ve worked on.

Get ready to:

Have fun working on your solo and groups songs, playing theater games, and making new friends

Discover your true voice and how to use it correctly

Learn about expression, dynamics, diction and how to “act” your song

Explore vocal technique by doing vocal exercises which will tone and strengthen your voice

Emerge with confidence in your singing!

Typical Day 

9:30 to 10:00am

Vocal Technique

We hit the ground running daily with a group vocal warm-up and technique session that includes upper body stretching and breathing exercises.

10:15am to 12:00pm

Performance Practice/Technique

Each day, participants will explore a dynamic mix of theatrical, rhythmic, and harmonic exercises and games. They’ll learn how to become expressive singers, discovering how to use their voices to make songs engaging, unique, and full of personality. We’ll also work on group pieces, focusing on harmony, blending, and the joy of creating music together.

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

A 60 minute lunch break with their Teaching Assistants, usually eaten outside to enjoy the beautiful green space at Purchase College. This is a great time to re-charge for the afternoon by relaxing, playing games, and hanging out with new friends!

1:00pm – 3:30pm   

Solo and Group Singing

The Afternoon session includes fun warm-up songs and rounds, along with gentle stretching to prepare the voice and body. Students will receive solo song learning and coaching, applying techniques from the morning session as they work closely with instructors and, when ready, share their piece with the class. We’ll continue developing our group songs, while engaging in games and exercises designed to promote vocal growth and build confidence.

Final Day

At the end of the session, students will perform songs they have worked on for invited family and friends. 

Program Details

YTH 9157  Young Vocalists
Session I:  July 6 - July 10 (1 week)
Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm (5 sessions)

$600 for the first registration
$540 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees, and alumni, Broadview families, Pepsi employees and early registrations (paid in full by May 1, 2026)

For a well-rounded summer, combine Young Vocalists with  Young Artists and/or Young Writers to maximize your creative experience.

 

Program Notes

  • Please dress appropriately for class each day. Wear comfortable clothes that are appropriate for movement and theatre games. Short skirts/shorts and dresses are not recommended. 
  • The AC can be very cold at times and some portions of the day are spent outside for fresh air, sunlight and change of scenery  (bring a sweatshirt or dress in layers to accommodate both temperatures.)
  • Please have long hair pulled back with hair-bands, barrettes, or clips.
  • Refillable water bottles are recommended.
  • All students will be provided with the necessary supplies.

 

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