Ohio Northern University is hosting a “Summer Sounds Choral Festival” for elementary-age students (from second to sixth grades) on the campus of ONU from June 25-29.
Summer Sounds Choral Festival is a half-day choral experience (8:45 a.m. to noon) in which campers learn choral repertoire and performance techniques, develop their musical skills through movement and music games, and attend special classes with instruments. Experienced music teachers teach all classes, and ONU music majors serve as counselors. The week culminates with a concert highlighting the skills the children have learned throughout the week.
There also is an extended-day option that runs from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This option includes classes in dance/movement, ear-training, piano/computer lab, and outside fun.
Tuition is payable with registration and includes classes, T-shirt, daily snack, and Friday’s lunch. Tuition for the half-day experience is $100;the extended-day option is $160.
Registrations may be sent to: Vicki Mills, PO Box 321, Ada, OH 45810.
For additional information, please email: [email protected] or download registration forms from: www.vickismusicstudio.com.
Mills, BM '88, has taught early childhood and elementary music since 1988. She earned her bachelor of music in music education from Ohio Northern University and her master of music in voice performance from the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. She holds certification in Orff Schulwerk and the Kodaly Method, and training in Dalcroze Eurhythmics.
