Sound and Song Retreats

Voice. Resonance.Renewal.

Our Story

Sound and Song Retreats grew from a simple idea: the human voice, on its own, creates a kind of connection nothing else can match. Rooted in a long tradition in which sound and silence shape communal life, the voice has long been used to gather, to remember, and to give form to what words alone cannot hold. Our retreats, labs, workshops, and concerts are thoughtfully designed and led by world-class artists and educators, bridging the conservatory with practical experience. These experiences pair rigorous artistic training with lived musical practice, inviting singers and listeners alike to engage with the voice as both an artistic and human endeavor.

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Concerts and Meditations

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Guided sound meditation sessions incorporating breath work, Alexander Technique, singing bowls, and live vocal sound to support nervous system regulation, focused attention, and physical and mental reset.

Sound Meditations

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Thoughtfully curated classical vocal performances featuring Gregorian chant, Renaissance polyphony, and treasured works from the sacred vocal tradition, presented by candlelight in sacred, architecturally significant spaces.

Candlelight Concerts

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Workshops and Retreats

Workshops and retreats for choral and solo singers grounded in evidence-based vocal pedagogy and led by world-class clinicians and instructors, including Grammy-winning artists and distinguished conservatory faculty. These multi-generational programs welcome singers at different stages of life and career, bridging the conservatory with practical experience through rigorous artistic training, guided study, reflective listening, and ensemble work.

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Spend five days in the Idyllwild pines working with world-class faculty through rehearsals, vocal training, workshops, and evening concerts. A concentrated retreat for artists ready to learn, recharge, and make exceptional music together.

The Choral Retreat at Idyllwild
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Four days at Brooklyn College (July 8–11, 2026) with world-class faculty, daily rehearsals, technique sessions, conducting labs, and workshops. Designed for singers and conductors who want focused training and meaningful artistic growth in a vibrant NYC setting.

Brooklyn College Vocal Arts and Conducting Lab

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  • Idyllwild Singer's Retreat Participant

    “This retreat is the perfect opportunity to connect with other singers and to collaborate with some of the best musicians and teachers in the choral arts field. Idyllwild provides the perfect peaceful mountain setting to get away from daily life and focus on making music together. I cannot recommend this retreat enough and look forward to next year.”

  • Sound Meditations Participant

    “This meditation series is the perfect chance to step out of the noise and experience the human voice in its most natural form. The sessions are thoughtfully led, accessible to anyone, and create an atmosphere where you can truly slow down and listen. I can’t recommend it enough and will absolutely be returning.”

  • Idyllwild 2025, Participant

    I can’t believe how much I’ve learned in these past 3 days! I can’t wait to come back next year.

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