The 18th Annual

Western Michigan University

York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp

Join us for our Final Camp

July 27 – August  2, 2026

Registration opens November 1, 2025 @ 5 PM ET – Register Here

The 18th and Final Western Michigan University – New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp will be taking place on July 27 – August 2, 2026 – where our Camp Director Greg Jasperse resides and directs Gold Company and the Vocal Jazz Program.

The New York Voices created this camp 18 years ago with the jazz vocalist in mind who is looking to expand their knowledge and grow their creative garden.  The individual members, Kim Nazarian, Lauren Kinhan, Darmon Meader and Peter Eldridge, share their vast experience as educators, performers, producers, arrangers and songwriters with YOU in this exciting six-day musical immersion.  In addition to NYV, the camp faculty includes many of their long time friends and colleagues from premiere learning institutions of music.  WMU professor Greg Jasperse took over the Camp Director baton after many years cultivating this creative playground with NYV and continues his role in the extended special faculty.  When the camp fills every spot, we bring in special guest artists and teachers Rosana Eckert and Jay Ashby to round out the faculty.  WMU instrumental faculty as well as outside professionals offer world class rhythm section experiences while offering their attention to making sure the camper experience is supported and inspired.  This bespoke camp is open to high school (14 years old and higher) and college students, professional musicians, choral directors and anyone interested in improving and developing their knowledge of the vocal jazz genre. Kim, Lauren, Darmon, Peter, and the rest of the faculty will devote their energies to working with the students in their assigned ensembles as well as in the wide variety of electives, one on one coachings and other special events offered at the camp to deepen their understanding of the art of vocal jazz.  Pre-established groups are welcome and encouraged to attend and can be provided a group one-on-one coaching.

Sign up for our email database, if you haven’t already, and you will be the first to learn about the latest plans and when registration opens. Please direct your questions to our camp manager at . Until then, stay safe and healthy.

We hope you decide to join us for our final camp, a place we have poured our hearts and souls for so long.