What if your student left this summer with greater musical confidence and real musicianship?
What if that growth also shaped how they understand joy, beauty, and worship?
And what if they built lasting friendships along the way?

Welcome to Jubilate Deo Summer Music Camp (pronounced You-Bee-LAH-tay Day-o).
This one-of-a-kind camp serves students ages 5 through graduated seniors, helping them grow in musical skill through a rich and joyful week of:

• Choral singing
• Folk dancing
• Music theory and literacy
• Bible study
• Creative arts
• Games and community life

Students spend the week preparing for a final concert and a family folk dance, showcasing what they have learned together. Each year, the camp centers on a musical theme led by our visiting director, Dr. David Erb. Through this focused approach, students experience both depth and delight in their musical training.

Each day begins at 8:30 a.m. with morning prayer and singing, followed by a full and lively schedule of rehearsals, classes, and activities. It is, as many families say, an exhaustingly good week.

Students spend the week preparing for a final concert and a family folk dance, showcasing what they have learned together. Each year, the camp centers on a musical theme led by our visiting director, Dr. David Erb. Through this focused approach, students experience both depth and delight in their musical training.

Each day begins at 8:30 a.m. with morning prayer and singing, followed by a full and lively schedule of rehearsals, classes, and activities. It is, as many families say, an exhaustingly good week.

In a time when music and the arts are often treated as optional, we believe they are essential to Christian formation. Families must be intentional about cultivating a love for music in both themselves and their children.

The Jubilate Deo Summer Music Camp is more than a way to fill a week of summer. It is a focused opportunity to train students to become skillful, joyful musicians who understand both the craft and the purpose of music-making.
Jubilate Deo stands apart as a rare camp in the South where music literacy is intentionally paired with a biblical vision for singing and worship.

David Erb holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Erb earned a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton, New Jersey, in 1997.

Jarrod Richey holds a B.A. from Louisiana Tech and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He completed his Kodály certification at Wichita State University and currently serves as Academic Dean of the Redeemer School of the Arts.

Sarah Davis is a talented pianist and organist at Church of the Redeemer. She teaches K4–6th grade general music alongside Mr. Richey at Geneva Academy and holds a Kodály music certification from Wichita State University. Sarah especially enjoys working with the youngest music campers.

Katie Mook returns to the Jubilate Deo Camp staff as elementary instructor. She teaches music and choir at Ascension Classical School in Shreveport, Louisiana. She recently completed her Kodály certification at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, ID.

Annette Larsen returns to Jubilate Deo Summer Music Camp to work with the 5th-6th grade Graders. She teaches Kodály music classes at T.S. Cooley Elementary in Lake Charles, LA. She received her national Kodály music certification from McNeese State University.

Angela Littlejohn returns to music camp to help with the junior high camp classes. She teaches music at the Ozarks Christian Academy in West Plains, Missouri. She received her Kodály music teacher certification from Wichita State University.

Ed Varela returns to the music camp staff this year. He is the music teacher at Trinitas Christian School in Pensacola, FL. He received his Kodály music teacher training at New Saint Andrews College as part of the Chenaniah Summer Music Institute. He is a talented pianist.

Pastor Uriesou Brito returns to us from Providence Church in Pensacola, FL. Pastor Brito's boisterous Brazilian excitement brings a joy to chapel and Bible class alike.

Bethany Wilkins teaches upper school drawing and art for Geneva Academy in West Monroe, LA. She is passionate about helping students find beauty in the art around them as well as in how to create beautiful art to the glory of God.

Denise McLain has served in administrative support at Jubilate Deo for the past few years and returns this year as our lead Administrator. She’s a joyful mother of six daughters, a new son-in-law, Samuel Husted, and wife to Brian of 28 years. Together, they serve at Trinity Reformed Church in Huntsville, Alabama.

Each day, students take part in chapel, singing, folk dance lessons, art and Bible classes, music games, and choir rehearsals. A mid-morning snack is provided before dismissal.

Each day, students engage in chapel, singing, folk dance, art and Bible classes, score study, choir and section rehearsals, and more. Campers should bring a cold sack lunch and a water bottle.