At Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio

Choir camp is a valuable part of a chorister’s life.

Once a year young people from the choirs of St Paul’s pack their belongings and set off for a week of music and fun at Kenyon College, a beautiful, leafy campus situated in the small town of Gambier, mid-Ohio. Choristers take part in many different activities, including learning new repertoire, art, crafts and games, as well as just hanging out with their friends.

At a recent camp special attention was given to two complex and contrasting works—Missa Brevis by Benjamin Britten, and I saw the Lord by John Stainer. Choristers had great fun recreating the drama of the Stainer piece, and the spectacular results formed the centerpiece of an art exhibition displayed in the choir room in the fall.

Visit the photo gallery for more pictures of choir camp.