No previous instruction is necessary. This camp is for anyone who is interested in taking their musical abilities to the next level. The starting place is less important than the desire to learn and the willingness to be taught. Our goal is simply to help each person attending take “the next step” forward in their pursuit of excellence.

We recommend that students begin their music study with Rudiments and Sight Singing alongside choir participation.

Due to homework assignments and the full schedule, we recommend enrolling in two classes. Due to the additional time required for rehearsal, Chamber Choir students may enroll in one class.

Homework is a regular requirement of SCMC classes. Because the schedule is full and study time is minimal, campers should plan to use one class period as a regular study period.

Changes to class selections are permitted until April 1 for Virginia Camp, after which a $25 fee will be charged. Desired changes should be directed to the registrar via the Contact Us page. Changes requested by instructors during the camp week will incur no charge.

SCMC campers participate in both a mixed choir and mass mixed choir. Choir members complete a questionnaire (choir rubric) which guides the process of creating balanced choirs. Students may also participate in the Men’s and Women’s choirs if they care to do so. See the Choirs page for more details about the choirs.

When you complete the Application Form, check the box indicating that you wish to sign up for Chamber Choir and complete and submit the entire form. By the beginning or middle of March, you will receive a letter of acceptance or refusal. Since the Chamber Choir prepares a full repertoire of music, choir members will receive their music approximately 2 months prior to camp week. Chamber Choir members are expected to invest significant personal practice prior to arrival at camp. The Chamber Choir may tour for one week following camp. Applications must be submitted by December 1.

Applications will be accepted through the beginning of camp as space is available. However, applications received after April 1 will incur an additional $25 fee to cover additional processing expenses. Applications received after May 1 will incur an additional $50 fee. We do not guarantee the availability of books and music for students applying after May 1.

Lodging for the week is available in area homes Saturday – Saturday (8 nights) at the Virginia Camp. Rustic cabins are also available. Lodging before or after these dates may be arranged upon request. If you prefer, you may arrange your own lodging.

Tuition: $330 (Due May 1)
Lodging: $90 (Due with application)
Textbooks & Music: $50-$150 (Due with application)

Textbooks and materials are available for purchase or, in some cases, rental. Exact cost will depend on the textbooks required for the classes you select and the music required for the choirs you are in.  You will be given the option of purchasing or renting your textbooks and purchasing your choir music when you complete the application.

Our Certificate Program helps you plan out your studies at Music Camp.

• The first year fee:
  • BASIC – $45 USD
    
  • STANDARD – $65 USD
    
• The annual fee for the years until the certificate is completed is $35USD (exception for students enrolled by 2018 camps).  
• You may choose classes yourself or ask for assistance.
• Find more details on the Certificates page.

Certificates page.

All fees are due with application.

• Application Fee: $15
• Class: $85
• Mixed Choir: $160
• Mass Choir: $50 (Includes music and folder)
• Men’s or Women’s Choir: $30 (Includes music and folder)
• Chamber Choir:  $160 (choir cost) +$140 (CC application and music cost) + tour costs

Meals are included with tuition for full-time campers. Part-time campers may purchase a meal package when filling out their application (payment due with application), or they may pay for meals purchased during the week of camp.

• Breakfast: $5
• Lunch: $7
• Dinner: $8

Camp Application Fees are nonrefundable.

Tuition, Lodging, Music, and Book Fees are refundable (minus 5% transaction fees) through May 1.

Through May 15, a 50% refund will be given.  No refund will be given after May 15.

If you are on the waiting list and we cannot accommodate you due to maximum enrollment, your card will not be charged.

SCMC Virginia, 1890 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801