July 7 - July 11

Led by acclaimed vocal coach and international performer Eric DaCosta, this program offers training in:

• One-on-one vocal tutorials
• Solo and group vocal technique
• Song interpretation and acting through song
• Musicianship (including sight reading and harmony singing)
• Diction and vocal clarity
• Healthy vocal production and stylistic versatility
• Movement for Singers Workshop
• Songwriting and Pop Music Performance Workshops with Juno Award-winning singer/rapper Stacey Kay

Audition Repertoire & Performance Coaching
In audition-focused classes, participants will explore script and score analysis, physical storytelling, gesture and body awareness, and strategies for managing performance anxiety. Each student will receive two new, customized audition pieces and will leave with a stronger, more personalized audition portfolio.

Throughout the intensive, students will benefit from:

• Individual vocal coaching sessions
• Group masterclasses with guest industry professionals
• Peer collaboration and ensemble-building

On Thursday, July 10, students will attend Drayton Entertainment’s evening production of Million Dollar Quartet at the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre in St Jacobs as part of their tuition. 

This is more than just a summer camp—it’s a transformative vocal training experience designed to empower the next generation of confident, connected, and expressive storytellers through song.

Dormitory-style residence accommodations are available at The University of Waterloo in the Ron Eydt Village, a 10 minute drive from the Academy or 30 minutes on the LRT with rates starting at $64 per night. More information can be found here: https://uwaterloo.ca/catering-event-services/summer-accommodations

Classes will run from 9:00am – 4:00pm daily.

A typical day:
9:00am-10:15am First Class
10:15am-10:30am Break
10:30am-12:00pm Second Class
12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm-2:15pm Third Class
2:15pm-2:30pm Break
2:30pm-4:00pm Fourth Class

This intensive will be held at the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy, a state-of-the-art training facility at 145 Northfield Dr. Waterloo.

Announced Workshop Leaders and Teachers are subject to change.

In one YouTube video please include the following:

1. Two songs of your choice, any style; under two-minutes that demonstrates vocal range, musicianship, and performance skills. The use of music tracks is acceptable.
2. One, under one minute personal statement explaining why you want to attend our Vocal Performance & Audition Skills Intensive.

Audition deadline is June 1