The rigorous musical theater curriculum includes acting, vocal coaching, dance, and performance techniques. All voice majors will have a private lesson each week with a camp faculty member. Singers will develop their vocal skills, stagecraft and dramatic interpretation, as well as gain valuable performance experience, as they rehearse and prepare for the summer’s culminating musical theater production. Performances will be fully staged with costumes and will be presented in Manhattan School of Music’s 846-seat main auditorium. Instrumental majors will participate in various large and small ensembles, which may include orchestra, brass ensemble, clarinet choir, flute choir, 4-hand piano, and an array of chamber groups. All instrumental majors will have a private lesson each week with a camp faculty member. Performance opportunities will take place throughout the summer in Manhattan School of Music’s state-of-the-art recital halls and main auditorium. All campers will receive theory and ear-training classes. Campers can also choose from a diverse array of musical and non-musical elective classes including dance, acting, art, jazz band, stagecraft, and many more. In addition to studies with our expert faculty, campers will also have the opportunity to participate in master classes given by renowned performing artists. Download a sample camper schedule >
Campers will have numerous opportunities to explore New York City's exciting and unique cultural offerings during supervised excursions including visits to Broadway shows, concerts, museums, and parks. They will have an opportunity to meet and develop friendships with other musically talented campers from across the country through various social and recreational activities, including BBQs, informal sports, movie nights, theme days, and talent shows.
Residential campers will reside at Manhattan School of Music’s G. Chris and SungEun Andersen Residence Hall. In addition to offering some of the best views of New York City, the modern residence hall offers campers access to superior practice facilities, air-conditioning, and 24-hour security. All residential campers will be supervised by trained counselors who will reside in the residence hall with the campers. Campers and counselors will eat meals together in the college dining hall.
Click to download a 2012 Camp MSM application: Camp MSM Application Form 2012 > Applications must be postmarked by February 13, 2012. Upon receipt of your application, local applicants will be emailed an audition date and time for March. Applicants who are not local are required to submit a DVD or YouTube link no later than March 2, 2012. Scholarship consideration is available. Financial aid applications must be received by March 16, 2012. Financial Aid Application >
Voice majors must attend both Session I & Session II.
Session I only: Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 20 OR Session II only: Monday, July 23 - Friday, August 3 $1875 tuition
Session I & Session II: Monday, July 9 – Friday, August 3 $3275 tuition
Session I only: Sunday, July 8 – Saturday, July 21 OR Session II only: Sunday, July 22 - Saturday, August 4 $3,000 (includes tuition, housing, and meals)
Session I & Session II: Sunday, July 8 - Saturday, August 4 $5,500 (includes tuition, housing, and meals)
*Fees do not include laundry service, trips, snacks, transportation to or from camp, outside medical care, or prescriptions.
The 2011 Camp MSM was generously supported in part by The ASCAP Foundation and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts Art Works.
917-493-4475 summercamp@msmnyc.edu