Our Education Outreach
Rackham Choir recognizes that education is key in helping to further music and performance in our communities. We recognize an ever greater importance for local community organizations to take active part in this education process. We believe our work as educators for students and young people is as important as our work as performers and artists.
The Rackham Choir Vocal High School Internship Program has supported students over many years and helped to open many career paths for young musicians.
Both our main Staff and our Volunteers are active Educators and Coordinators.
Students are able to enjoy their music education alongside and with the support of their fellow choir members creating a vibrant choir community of both seasoned and young participants of all ages and experience levels.
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The High School Vocal Internship Program
Rackham Choir has created a unique learning opportunity for young students who find themselves at High School and during their formative years of musical growth. Rackham is proud to offer the opportunity to support four to five High School students each year as part of the Rackham Choir High School Vocal Internship Program.
The Program is designed to support students with exceptional vocal talent and commitment who are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in Fall 2024 and who aspire to study music, musical theater, or music education in college.
We are grateful to the generous support from the Loraine & Melinese Reuter Foundation and the Village Club Foundation.
Program Overview
Our High School Vocal Interns can expect to:
- Receive a scholarship to fund private vocal instruction with an approved instructor
- Enjoy full membership in Rackham Choir with dues waived for the 2024-2025 season
- Rehearse and perform under the baton of Maestro Brandon Waddles, Rackham Choir’s Artistic and Music Director and Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting & Music Education at Wayne State University
- Receive coaching in vocal literature with Maestro Waddles and collaborative pianist and instructor Julian Goods in preparation for college auditions and master classes
- Perform in a master class with Rackham Choir artists serving as clinicians
- Be a featured soloist in a spring concert showcasing the Rackham Choir High School Vocal Interns
- Be mentored by adult members of the Rackham Choir
- Scroll down for information about how to audition
Meet our 2023-2024 High School Interns
We are proud to present our 2023-2024 Season High School Interns who rehearse and perform with Rackham Choir.
Chloe Dubois
Farmington Public Schools
Dana Lockhart
Riya Nambiar
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Tayla Samuel
Anna Schultz
Cranbrook High School
Chloe DuboisFarmington Public Schools
Dana Lockhart
Riya Nambiar
Anna SchultzCranbrook High School
Meet our Alumni
We are extremely proud that many of our alumni have gone on to music college and continue to pursue careers in performance and music education.
Sawyer Evans
2020-2022 seasons
Molly Levin
2020-2022 seasons
Grace Watson
2020-2022 seasons
Carys Reese-Baker
2019-2020 season
Lacey Cooper
2019-2020 season
Jarret Hazelton
2019-2020 season
Maggie Piazzon
2019-2020 season
Ben Ward
2019-2020 season
Ryan Blankenburg
Roeper School in Birmingham
Natalie Corrigan
Northville High School
Alex Livingston
Churchill High School
Rachel Miltimore
Keystone Online High School
Maggie Piazzon
Shrine High School
Kennedy Robinson
Royal Oak High School
Ivana Butler
Detroit School of Arts
Savannah Fisher
Detroit School of Arts
John Vandevert
Dearborn High School
Ryan Hurley
Berkley High School
Madison Green
Northville High School
Katie Hill
Royal Oak High School
Mark-Ethan Holloway
Detroit High School of Performing Arts
Tyler Bouque
Troy High School
Sawyer Evans2020-2022 seasons
Molly Levin2020-2022 seasons
Grace Watson2020-2022 seasons
Carys Reese-Baker2019-2020 season
Lacey Cooper2019-2020 season
Jarret Hazelton2019-2020 season
Maggie Piazzon2019-2020 season
Ben Ward2019-2020 season
Ryan BlankenburgRoeper School in Birmingham
Natalie CorriganNorthville High School
Alex LivingstonChurchill High School
Rachel MiltimoreKeystone Online High School
Maggie PiazzonShrine High School
Kennedy RobinsonRoyal Oak High School
Ivana ButlerDetroit School of Arts
Savannah FisherDetroit School of Arts
John VandevertDearborn High School
Ryan HurleyBerkley High School
Madison GreenNorthville High School
Katie HillRoyal Oak High School
Mark-Ethan HollowayDetroit High School of Performing Arts
Tyler BouqueTroy High School
How to apply
Rackham Choir High School Vocal Interns are selected each year by an audition process. Students must be in good academic standing. Candidates will need to submit a video-taped recording of themselves singing two (2) contrasting selections - any genre of classical or musical theater music appropriate for young voices is acceptable. Applications for the 2024-2025 season program will be accepted until June 1, 2024. Live auditions will take place on June 22, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak.
All applications, letters of interest or inquiries may be sent to: administration@rackhamchoir.org
Video recordings should be uploaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/request/h67dpjY3Qc0tqa9byxzB
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