Presented by Orlando Sings, the Summer Intensive is a special honor and opportunity for highly-motivated singers in grades 9-12.
APPLICATION
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE. Applications will be considered for remaining spots on a rolling basis until all available places have been filled.
APPLY BY APRIL 1 TO RECEIVE TOP CONSIDERATION FOR PARTIAL AND FULL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Application for 2025 is live!
WHAT PARTICIPANTS DO
- Sing in the Youth Choral Artists Summer Honor Choir
- Prepare for All-State Choir Auditions
- Develop skills used by professional singers
- Singing/ Composing/ Song Writing classes with nationally-known recording artist Moira Smiley!
- Work with professional artistic staff of Orlando Sings, including Sandra Shafer, Dr. Andrew Minear, and members of professional choir Solaria
- Select additional topics including Yoga for Singers, Vocal Techniques, Audition Skills, Conducting, and more…
- Connect with other high school musicians who are passionate about choral music
- Have FUN!
LOCATION
The Summer Intensive will be held on the campus of All Saints Church (338 E Lyman Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789) on Monday June 9 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), Tuesday June 10 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), Wednesday June 11 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), and Thursday June 12 (9:00 AM to 6:30 PM).
REGISTRATION
Singers who are accepted will be expected to register and pay a registration fee. PARTIAL and FULL SCHOLARSHIPS available– all applicants will be automatically considered to receive a scholarship and will be notified along with acceptance.
Apply by April 1 for early registration fee of $250. Registration fee for applications received after April 1 is $275.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete the YCA Summer Intensive Application here.
Moira Smiley
2025 Guest Artist
Singer, composer, and song-collector Moira Smiley has sung in arenas, cathedrals, kitchens, back porches, sound stages, and on glaciers. She’s performed with the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Tune-Yards, Tim O’Brien, Eric Whitacre, Los Angeles Master Chorale, New World Symphony, Solas, and The Lyris String Quartet. As a composer, Moira is known worldwide for choral arrangements like Bring Me Little Water, Silvy. Moira’s original compositions, especially those with her signature body percussion, choral arrangements, and folk music are being sung by millions of voices around the world today.