CLU offers vocal camp for teens

California Lutheran University's music department is offering a summer vocal institute for teens ages 12 to 18.

The program begins with an orientation on Sun., July 6 and ends with a performance on Sat., July 12.

The program will cover vocal technique, solo repertoire, performance etiquette, interpretation and movement, and includes oneon-one coaching, master classes, and course work in technique, sight singing, and classical and musical theater repertoire.

A karaoke pizza party is also scheduled.

The institute will culminate in a series of formal recitals and an awards program. Up to three participants will receive $1,000 CLU music scholarships.

The institute's master teachers will be Valencia Vas and Angela Rasmussen. Vas is a classically trained soprano who founded the Black Box Opera to introduce classical music to inner city children. Rasmussen, a mezzosoprano, teaches voice at CLU and sings for film projects and community functions.

Rasmussen will perform at 7 p.m. Mon., July 7. Vas will perform at 7 p.m. Thurs., July 10. Both concerts will be held at CLU's Samuelson Chapel, and are free and open to the public.

The institute is open to students of all singing levels. Tuition is $485 and includes music and other materials.

For more information, call (805) 375-5735.