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About Camp

Who

Any student entering grades 2-6 as of Fall 2024 who is interested in connecting through singing, movement, and fun musical activities. Alumni campers may register up through grade 7 as campers, and as junior volunteers when entering grades 8+. Camp is designed for those who love singing so they can build choral skills, explore sound with various instruments, and to find even more reasons to love making music, all while meeting new friends! Music reading is not a requirement, but is a plus! The camp’s musical content will be secular in nature.

What

Camp activities include vocal warm-ups, music games, and specialist activities such as percussion, drama and acting, vocal technique, and more. A packet of printed music and a camp t-shirt are included with tuition fees. Campers will learn songs and receive instruction on proper breathing techniques, melody and rhythm, vocal tone quality, and choral singing skills.


When

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, July 15, 2024
thru
Friday, July 19, 2024

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Where

Sing! Choir Camp 2024 will be held inside and in person at

Bothell United Methodist Church
18515 92nd Ave NE
Bothell, WA 98011

Please feel free to contact us here for more information.



How

Register online:
(registration opens January 1st, 2024)

  1. Fill out the online registration form and pay the stated tuition online.


Cost

The fee is $175 per child (includes tuition, printed materials, camp shirt), $150 for each additional sibling and junior volunteer entering grades 8+.


Food and Snack

Campers pack their own morning snack, lunch, and bottle of water. Bothell United Methodist Church is a nut-free facility.


Partial & Full Scholarships

Need-based scholarships are available to those who find full tuition a hardship. Click here to inquire about this option and a staff member will contact you with more details.


Staff

Camp staff includes direction from Choir of the Sound Conductor and Artistic Director, Jeremy Matheis, Theory and Percussion Instructor Robin Ethridge, Vocal Instructor Teresa Lin, Conductor, Vocalist, and Percussionist Miriam Anderson, Choir of the Sound Accompanist Avery Groenmann, and Choir of the Sound Associate Conductor Anjali Chudasama.


Sample Schedule

TimeActivityLocation
9:00 - 9:20Group Warm-UpSanctuary
9:20 - 10:00RehearsalSanctuary
10:00 - 10:30Game/Morning SnackOutside
10:30 - 11:00Small Group 1Various
11:05 - 11:30RehearsalSanctuary
11:35 - 12:05LunchOutside
12:10 - 12:40Small Group 2Various
12:45 - 1:00ClosingSanctuary
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Meet the Staff

jeremy

Jeremy
Matheis

Favorite Snack:
Homemade Oh Henry bars
Favorite Place to Make Music:
St. Mark’s Cathedral

Conductor, vocal coach and vocalist, Jeremy uses an energetic and unique approach to teaching vocal technique, which has quickly gained him recognition for his work with choral ensembles. His experience in music is broad, embracing conducting, barbershopping, teaching, singing and Church music.

Jeremy received his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Christian College while pursuing advanced studies in voice pedagogy and conducting. He then relocated to Seattle for graduate study at the University of Washington to work with Dr. Geoffrey Boers and Abraham Kaplan while studying voice with Gregory Carroll. He joined the St. Mark’s Compline Choir in 2006, learning from and singing for its founding Director, Dr. Peter R. Hallock.

Jeremy is currently Artistic Director of Choir of the Sound and Director of Operations at Bothell United Methodist Church. Previously he was Director of Music at Bothell United Methodist Church, where he oversaw an eclectic music department with voice and instrumental ensembles for all ages. He was also Director of Sandpoint United Methodist Church and the Seattle SeaChordsmen, helping them achieve the distinction of Most Improved Chorus at the 2010 Division II Competition. Jeremy was the Artistic Director/Conductor for the Cascade Foothills Chorale in Enumclaw from 2007-2010.

Jeremy’s work as a teaching conductor has brought him increased distinction, focusing on building technique through increased knowledge and engagement. Singers appreciate the freshness he brings to familiar music and the way in which he connects with his choir using his natural, infectious energy.

In addition to an expanding conducting career, Jeremy continues to sing weekly and is the Associate Director of The Compline Choir at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. He is also a Festival Co-Chair for the Greater Seattle Choral Consortium’s biennial festival, Seattle Sings!

robin

Robin
Ethridge

Favorite Snack:
Raw Cashews
Favorite Place to Make Music:
St. Mark's Cathedral

Robin Ethridge likes all kinds of music. Her favorite is ringing handbells. No, it's singing. No, no! It's percussion! Well, they're all her favorite. What she likes most is helping other people love music, too.

Robin received her Bachelor of Music degree in Church Music with an Instrumental Emphasis in Horn from Mississippi College, a Master of Music in Musicology from the University of Alabama and completed all her coursework for a Ph.D. in Musicology from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

By day she works in Human Resources as a Senior Systems Analyst, putting things in order in spreadsheets and reports and graphs and numbers and formulas. In the evenings she rings with Bells of the Sound, sings and plays percussion with Choir of the Sound, and rings, sings, plays a lot of other things in different music ensembles at Bothell United Methodist Church. Robin is looking forward to meeting the campers this summer, making a lot of great music, and having a ton of fun.



teresa

Teresa
Lin

Favorite Snack:
Theo Chocolate Bars
Favorite Place to Make Music:
At Home With Her Two Daughters

Teresa is a professional mezzo-soprano and private voice teacher in Kirkland. Her passion for stage performance comes from her experience singing opera, operetta and musicals in Germany, and has evolved into an enthusiastic and engaging teaching style that marries classical vocal techniques with dramatic interpretation of text and story.

Teresa enjoys singing in non-traditional spaces, and has given recitals in a botanical conservatory, a maritime museum, an outdoor gazebo, and a library. One of her favorite gigs is singing the National Anthem for local organizations, including the Seattle Mariners, Storm, Thunderbirds, University of Washington, and Seattle University. She is on the vocal faculty for Midsummer Musical Retreat, a music camp for grown-ups, and has instructed music history and voice at the DigiPen Institute of Technology and history and ear training at the Seattle Conservatory of Music.

Teresa earned a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance and Masters of Arts in Music History from the University of Washington, Bachelors degrees in Vocal Performance and German from Washington State University, and studied at the Mozarteum and the University of Salzburg in Austria.



miriam

Miriam
Anderson

Favorite Snack:
Cherries
Favorite Place to Make Music:
Echo-y Staircases

Miriam began studying voice and percussion at the age of 10. She studied both choral and orchestral conducting during her undergraduate years at UC Berkeley and holds a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Washington.

Miriam is passionate about using choral music to build community and connection, and as a form of outreach, integrating her backgrounds in both music and peace studies. She directs the Piccolini and Entrata ensembles of Seattle Girls Choir, is a teaching artist with Seattle Opera's youth programs, and teaches choir at Seattle Waldorf High School. In addition, she directs a number of adult ensembles in the Seattle area, including Puget Soundworks, The Seattle Labor Chorus, and the Northminster Presbyterian Church Choir.

Miriam frequently gigs in the Seattle area as a percussionist, vocalist, and conductor. When she is not making music, Miriam enjoys dance, yoga, reading, cooking, and playing with her cat, Echo.



jeremy

Anjali
Chudasama

Favorite Snack:
Cheez-Its
Favorite Place to Make Music:
Wherever my friends are

Conductor, educator, and vocalist, Anjali Chudasama, is passionate about developing identity and connecting with the community through music. She is currently a second-year in the Masters of Music in Choral Conducting program at the University of Washington, where she conducts the Treble Choir, assistant conducts the Chamber Singers, and is a teaching assistant for music history classes. Before moving to Seattle, she was an active performer and conductor in the Chicagoland area, particularly centered in the intersection between music education, choral music, and community music making. In Seattle, she has sought to continue that work by helping to revitalize the UW Sings undergraduate choral department, growing numbers and organizing the capstone project, “Se Oye Mi Voz”, a collaboration with artists and non-profit organizations to tell the stories of female entrepreneurs in Honduras.

avery

Avery
Groenmann

Favorite Snack:
Popcorn
Favorite Place to Make Music:
Where his friends are or piano is

Esteemed accompanist for Choir of the Sound since 2011, Avery Groenmann began accompanying at the tender age of 13. With extensive training and a lifetime of experience in both piano and voice, he prides himself on his musical versatility. A graduate of Shoreline Community College with a degree in Piano Performance, he currently works as Staff Accompanist for the Shoreline Voice Department. He also acts as Music Director for local high school drama productions (including Shorecrest High School’s Into the Woods and Les Miserables, among others), as well as choral accompanist for Terrace View Presbyterian Church.



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Registration

(Opens January 1st, 2024)

Sing! Choir Camp Camper Registration Form

One form per camper
Your child’s registration will not be complete until the online registration form AND payment has been processed. If you have questions, please e-mail contact@singchoircamp.org.
Child's Name:
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Birthdate:
Grade as of Fall 2024:







Parent Name(s):
Address:
City:
Zip:
Primary Phone:
Secondary Phone:
Primary Email:
How did you hear about Sing! Choir Camp?:
Music Enrichment:
Your choir camp schedule will include music enrichment sessions, which are a fun way to try out a new music experience in a supportive environment. No prior knowledge of the topic is needed for you to sign up. Please rank these 7 choices in order of interest, 1 being most interested and 7 being least interested:
Class OptionDescriptionRank 1-7
ConductingBeat patterns, cues and cutoffs, musical terminology, leading a group
Group Voice LessonsVocal techniques for solo singing
Music in NatureExploration of sounds and music in the natural environment
Rhythm GamesExploration of various percussion instruments
Acting and SkitsDramatic exercises and group skits
Theory & GamesGames and exercises learning note names, intervals, rhythms and more
Music ListeningListening to a range of music for emotion, sequence, and structure
Camp will be held indoors and in-person at Bothell United Methodist Church. Access to indoor bathrooms and hand washing will be available. Due to health and safety concerns, we will not be offering lunch, but will have time during the camp day to eat a sack lunch, snack, and drink water during breaks. On Friday of camp there will be a performance by campers of skills learned.
Sing! Choir Camp uses pictures, video, and audio recordings taken during camp for the promotion of Sing! Choir Camp and may include your child. Such promotions include Public Service Announcements and other advertisements.
By printing your name and date below you have read, understand and choose to register your child into Sing! Choir Camp 2024.
Printed Name of Parent/Guardian:
Date:

Medical Care and Treatments

In order that your child receive prompt and appropriate medical treatment when you cannot be reached, you must fill out this form and the medical statement.
I attest that my child is in good health and able to actively participate in choir activities except as noted in this form. I take full responsibility to see that my child is properly prepared for camp and in good health.
I will not send my camper to camp if they are showing any COVID-like symptoms (fever, cough, congestion, upset stomach, etc.), even if they test negative for COVID.
I authorize Sing! Choir Camp to provide routine health care, administrator prescribed and over-the-counter medications that I am sending to camp, as well as any over the counter medications recommended by the camp manager for various problems which have been authorized in the health form.
I authorize Sing! Choir Camp to share information in this Health History document with selected camp staff on a need-to-know basis. In case of medical emergency or need for medical treatment, after every reasonable effort has been made to contact me or one of the alternatives listed on this form or my child’s Camp Registration form, I hereby give my permission to the physician secured by the camp to hospitalize, secure treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia or surgery for my child named above. I authorize the camp manager to arrange and/or provide necessary related transportation for my child. I agree to be responsible for expenses incurred in the care and treatment of my child.
Emergency Contacts: Please list in order of availability
1. Name:
Telephone:
2. Name:
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3. Name:
Telephone:
Allergies
Does your child have allergies?


Does your child’s treatment require an Epi-pen?


Medical Concerns
Explain severity, treatment for any ongoing medical concerns
Medications
List all medications your child needs to take during the day at camp. Medications must be current, prescribed for the child, and in the original pharmacy or manufacturer bottle. Name of medication, dosage, purpose and effects:
Below is a list of over-the-counter medications used for common ailments. Check the box next to each medication to give permission for Sing! Choir Camp to administer if deemed necessary:
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Hints to help us with your camper:
I understand that checking this box constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the information provided in this document.
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You are almost finished! When you press 'Submit Registration and Begin Payment', you will be taken to our secure 3rd party payment processor, Square , to pay for your camper. Once paid and your registration is reviewed, a confirmation email will be sent to you by our staff within 48 hours. Thank you for registering with Sing Choir Camp 2024!

Contact

If you'd like to contact us, please fill out our contact form below or email directly. Please include a daytime callback phone number if you’d like to speak to one of our camp staff.
Email: contact@singchoircamp.org

Our Partners

Sing! Choir Camp is made possible with a grant from the Beeks Family Legacy Foundation, resources from Choir of the Sound and a wonderful space provided by Bothell United Methodist Church.
Choir of the SoundBothell Methodist Church