New Musical Theater Vocal Workshop
MYAC Musical Theater Workshop offers an intensive week of musical training for singers designed to build confidence both musically and personally through the genre of musical theater.
This workshop will be led by Daniel Ermel, who is not only a distinguished teacher and conductor but also a seasoned performer who understands the industry. Experience a mini "Summer Stock" in this intensive, fun-filled week:
Work on performance skills as both a soloist and as an ensemble.
Learn audition etiquette, preparation, decision making, etc.
Students will gather material to prepare an audition book (contrasting styles, appropriate length of cuts).
Participate in a performance at the end of the week (part showcase, part cattle-call-audition-style).
This workshop provides an opportunity for students to experience the training and preparation that it takes to become involved in musical theater. MYAC Musical Theater Workshop is perfect for aspiring singers in Junior High and High School. Graduating High School Seniors are welcome.
This camp does not require an audition. All registrants are accepted!
2025 Dates and Times:
June 23 - 27
Rehearsals
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Final concert
Friday June 27, time TBC
Location:
The MYAC Musical Theater Workshop takes place at the historic MYAC Center in Fort Sheridan at 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL. In this picturesque and nurturing environment, students participate in an immersive experience resulting in a final show to display their hard work all week.
Faculty
Daniel Ermel has joined MYAC’s faculty as our new choral director of VocalPoint. Ermel is a Chicago-based vocalist and educator with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theater from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
An accomplished singer and actor, Daniel has performed with a variety of esteemed companies, including Uptown Musical Theater, Metropolis Performing Arts, Jedlicka PAC, Chicago Kids Center, Madcap Puppets Theatre, and Canterbury Summer Theater. His career as a chorister has led him to prestigious venues across North America and Europe, such as Carnegie Hall, the Frauenkirche in Dresden, Wittenberg’s Castle Church, and the good ol’ Walt Disney Theater.
A native of the Chicago area and a Glenbrook North High School alumnus, Daniel has extensive teaching experience. He has taught K-2 General Music at Oak Terrace Elementary School in Highwood and held positions at Lakes Community High School and Glenbrook South High School, where he directed choirs, led a glee club, and taught AP Music Theory. Currently, he serves as a voice teacher, and accompanist, while also maintaining a private voice studio in Mundelein, IL.
2025 Summer Tuition and Refund Policy
Tuition is $500.
A non-refundable $100 deposit is required to hold your spot. Summer invoices will be sent out by June 1, 2025. Full payment is due two weeks before the program start date. Cancellations made prior to this date will be refunded minus the $100 non-refundable deposit. Cancellations after this date will not be refunded. There will be a 10% monthly fee for late payments.
For questions or further information, please contact us at (847) 926-9898, or email mya@mya.org.