Ogontz Choral Workshop Invites Singers

Now in its 35th season, the Ogontz Choral Workshop offers a unique opportunity for singers, church musicians, and choral conductors to study choral repertoire with some of the world’s leading choral directors. The event is sponsored by Ogontz Arts Foundation (OAF), a not-for-profit enterprise dedicated to promoting excellence in the arts.

This year’s event will be held July 18 – 24 at Ogontz White Mountains Resort in Lyman, New Hampshire. Hosts George and Lynn Kent invite you to sing, relax, and enjoy their gracious hospitality at this beautiful rustic retreat in the White Mountains.

This year’s repertoire features Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem and selections from European Sacred Music, a collection edited by John Rutter. Unlike many summer workshops which focus on a culminating public performance, the Ogontz Choral Workshop is an opportunity to become immersed in choral masterpieces without the pressure of performing.

Originally directed by Sir David Willcocks through the auspices of the Chorus of Westerly, RI, the event continues under the leadership of David Hill, who is widely respected as a conductor throughout the UK and Europe. He currently directs London’s Bach Choir and Yale University’s Schola Cantorum. Hill is the recipient of the Royal College of Organists’ highest honor, the RCO Medal, and was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth.

Paula Rockwell, a professional voice clinician on the faculty at Acadia University in her native Nova Scotia, provides master classes, instruction in vocal technique, and a solo recital. Paula is a dynamic teacher who receives rave reviews by all who attend.

Financial help is available:

• Through the generosity of our 2023 participants, OAF is offering several full Workshop scholarships to full-time college/university students (as of September 2024) who are committed to pursuing a degree in music.
• Tuition assistance is available on a first-come basis to support any singer.

For complete details and registration, visit ogontzarts.com.

Questions? Email claire@ogontzarts.com or phone 215-962-2998.