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WMU-NYV Vocal Jazz Camp 2025

We are so excited to offer our 17th annual summer vocal jazz camp experience!!   Housed on the beautiful campus at WMU in Kalamazoo, MI, the music facilities are top quality, on-campus dorm housing is comfortable and convenient and the food package offers a wide variety and all dietary options.  As this is offered at Western Michigan University through WMU Summer Conferences, please take note that some items have increased slightly from last year, including tuition.  

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CAMPER COSTS AND OPTIONS OF PARTICIPATION:

FULL CAMPER: $850 – Includes the exclusive experience of being assigned one of the ensembles directed by the New York Voices and working with one of them as your One on One Coach.  Full Campers also enjoy the sole possibility of being programmed in the Special Camper Evening Concerts.  All access to the full curriculum of classes and singing in the All-Camp Ensemble and the World Premiere piece written and directed by Greg Jasperse exclusively for our camp is part of this package.

ASSOCIATE CAMPER PLUS: $800 – Includes singing in a Small Vocal Ensemble directed by one of the New York Voices; access to the full curriculum of classes; singing in the All-Camp Ensemble and the World Premiere piece written and directed by Greg Jasperse just for YOU.  Most Likely there won’t be an opportunity to be featured in the Camper Evening Concerts, but you may sing at the Final Brunch – which is really fun and a great opportunity to perform with the professional trio!

ASSOCIATE CAMPER: $725 – Includes being placed in a choir directed by our special guest director (TBA) and receiving One on One Coaching from them; access to the full curriculum of classes; and singing in the all-camp ensemble piece written and directed by Greg Jasperse just for YOU.  Most Likely there won’t be an opportunity to be featured in the camper evening concerts, but you may sing at the Final Brunch – which is really fun and a great opportunity to perform with the professional trio!

NOTE REGARDING WAITLIST FOR FULL CAMPER: If your wish to be a Full Camper, but all the spaces are full, register as an Associate Plus or Associate Camper.  Let us know and we will add you to the waitlist.  If space(s) open up, it will be a first come first serve basis who moves up to Full Camper.  If you prefer remaining an Associate Plus or Associate Camper, please let us know that, too.

If your desire is to be a Full Camper, but all the spaces are full, register as an Associate.  If space(s) open up, it will be first come first serve who moves up to Full Camper.  If you desire to stay an Associate, you may let us know that, too.

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENTS:

  •  Adult campers: $100 First Deposit due immediately, refundable until May 15th, 2025
  • Student campers: $50 First Deposit due immediately, refundable until May 15th, 2025
  • All campers: $250 Second Deposit due by May 15th, not refundable beyond this date
  • July 1: All Final Balances are due – No Refunds beyond this date

NOTE: Tickets for the Camp’s evening performances and concerts are included in the tuition fee.

Accommodations

Options for where to stay during your time in Kalamazoo:

1) On-campus Housing – Inexpensive dormitory style rooms. Singles and doubles will be available.

6 nights, Premium Single Occupancy Dorm Room $450
6 nights, Premium Double Occupancy Dorm Room $330 

2) Local Hotels: Check out Discover Kalamazoo

 

Meals

You may purchase your meal plan when you pay your final camp balance.

Meals will be offered in on-campus dining locations. The following meal plans are available:

1) Full Combined Meal Plan – $290 – Includes Monday dinner, three meals per day Tuesday through Saturday in the new Student Center, as well as the famous Sunday Jazz Jam Brunch at WL Socialhouse.

2) Shared Meals Only – $120 – Meals shared with the entire camp in Dalton (music building) include Monday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, all Happy Half Hour snacks and coffee, and the famous Sunday Jazz Jam Brunch at WL Socialhouse.  The shared meals are an integral part of the camp experience and are highly recommended.

3) Sund Jazz Jam Brunch Only – $25 –  You may also purchase the brunch for additional family members who would like to join us.

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