Pop Music Video Intensive! Summer ‘25

We had so much fun with this summer favorite that we had to bring back this program! Join us this August for a one-week musical intensive, including: a commissioned arrangement of a medley of current chart toppers, choreography with an industry pro, recording the arrangement in the studio, and a music video shoot.

Open to singers ages 10 - 18.

Video application requirements for new singers (returning singers do not need to submit a video):

• Submit a video including:

  • One pop song that best represents you. Please use a backing track.

  • Please upload to an unlisted youtube link.

Dates: August 4th - August 7th, 10AM - 3PM

Schedule:

• Monday: Music

• Tuesday: Choreography

• Wednesday: Recording day in the Studio

• Thursday: Music Video filming

Location: Fullerton, CA

Cost:

• $25 non refundable application fee. If accepted into the class, the application fee will be applied as a credit towards the camp.

• $250 per singer. This fee includes four days of rehearsals, choreography, studio recording, filming, and a fully produced music video.

Please click here to apply:

VOX Pop Up Choir - Spring Program

We’re bringing back VOX Pop-Up Choir! Our spring session welcomes singers of all levels to participate in a unique pop choral experience. This exciting program provides singers with the opportunity to learn outstanding arrangements over a six week rehearsal process, participate in a professional recording project and perform these arrangements live! Meeting at the Vanguard University of Southern California on Thursday evenings, singers will develop and strengthen their musical artistry in a supportive environment. Co-directed by Sarah Grandpré and Stefanie Deming.

We are offering the following sessions based on age groups:

VOX Pop-Up Choir 6-week session: Intermediate/Advanced Singers, 5th grade and above

VOX Pop-Up Choir 3-week session: Developing Singers, 2nd - 4th grade

SPRING PROGRAM:

• Scheduled rehearsals focusing on:

• Sight singing training 

• Intermediate-advanced harmonic and rhythmic training 

• Musical artistry and expression 

• Learning and mastering ensemble arrangements 

• Recording project in Orange County

• Live concert performances at the end of the session

Rehearsals:

Thursdays beginning April 10th, culminating in a concert on May 18th

Location:

Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa

Directors: 

Sarah Grandpré (Voice faculty: California State University, Fullerton / Director of Voices of Hope Children’s Choir 2015-2024)

Stefanie Deming (Musical Program Director: Hephatha Lutheran School) 

Accompanist: Zach DeChance (Staff Accompanist: University of LaVerne)

Tuition:

5th grade and above: $250 / spring session

2nd - 4th grade: $150 / spring session

SCHEDULE: 

*Intermediate/Advanced singers meet in April and May

Developing singers meet in May

April 10th: Rehearsal 6:30PM-7:30PM

April 17th: Rehearsal 6:30PM-7:30PM

April 24th: Rehearsal 6:30PM-7:30PM

May 1st: Rehearsal 5:30PM-7:30PM

May 8th: Rehearsal 5:30PM-7:30PM

May 15th: Rehearsal 5:30PM-7:30PM

May 18th: Spring Showcase and Concert with Sarah Grandpre Studio Singers and special guests (evening)

Apply:

Open to singers 8y/o+! Click here to apply:

Sarah Grandpré Studio Singers

This small ensemble program welcomes young artists who have a strong interest in recording and performing commercial music in an industry environment, providing each singer with useful training and special opportunities to record and perform music in an ensemble and individual context.

Each 4-month session includes:

• Weekly rehearsals

• Workshop with an industry professional 

• Commissioned arrangements 

• Recording session at a local recording studio 

• Music video production   

• Spotify/Apple Music/YouTube release of material

• Musical gigs contracted throughout the session

• Live concert performance at the end of the session 

Rehearsals:

Wednesdays in February/March

Thursdays in April/May

Location:

Santa Ana College / Vanguard University of Southern California

Tuiton:

$150/month

Applications are closed for the spring session, please check in about our summer season

For questions about this program, please contact me!