MacPhail Music for Life™ Vocal Retreat on Madeline Island
Vocal Retreat
Our five-day retreat offers the opportunity to explore your own instrument – your voice – in the serene and beautiful environment of Madeline Island with other active adults 55+. Professional teaching artists will support you and your peers as you focus on vocal development in a supportive setting. You’ll also have time to hike, bike, and explore Madeline Island.
Experience the joy of making music with a community of support!
Sample Schedule
| Date/Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:30 am | Warm-ups |
| 9:30 – 10:30 am | Vocal Pedagogy Class |
| 10:30 – 12:00 pm | Group Ensemble rehearsal |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Vocal Masterclass |
| 3:00 – 5:30 pm | Free Time/Private Coaching sessions |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Dinner |
Boarding is available in the MacPhail on Madeline Island lodges. These buildings feature screened porches, lounges, and kitchenettes. Each participant choosing to stay in lodge accommodations will be assigned their own private room. Rooms are equipped with shelving, wardrobes, and air conditioning. The lodges feature two levels; the second floor is accessible by stairway only, so please note any mobility limitations upon registration. Communal bathrooms on each floor have shared sinks outside the restroom area, and a walk-in shower, sink and toilet housed in a separate room that is secured with a door.
Please note that there are three separate locations for activities. Dorms & practice rooms/small ensemble spaces are grouped together in one location, and the dining hall and performance space are in separate locations. Depending on an individual’s stamina, transportation may be required between the various sites. Basic shuttle service will be provided between sites as necessary.
This summer we have partnered with WOLFoods for an enhanced dining experience. The menu features entirely home-style, from-scratch cooking. Personalized options offer options for specialized diets including, but not limited to, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan, or persons with food allergies/sensitivities.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the institute (including the fee for the ferry). Participants can add a transportation package that includes a charter coach bus to/from the island. The coach bus is a 56-passenger premium Landline motor coach equipped with free Wi-Fi & entertainment, in-seat power, extra leg room, premium leather reclining seating, and onboard lavatory with plenty of storage for luggage. A boxed lunch will also be provided for the trip to the island. A smaller passenger van will be available for shuttle service on-island throughout the week.
All Inclusive (includes programming, food & housing – NOT TRANSPORTATION): $1,500
(* Early bird discount of $75 off)
Individual options or add-ons:
– Meals: $500 (all meals from dinner Monday evening through to-go lunch Friday)
– Housing: $350 (private dorm room, shared bathroom)
– Programming: $650
– Transportation: TBA
Early Bird Discount ($75 off) if registered by May 1. Final deadline for registration is June 1.
A 100% refund will be issued if a written (or email) cancellation notice is issued prior to June 1, 2025.
After the June 1, 2025, registration deadline, no refunds will be issued.
What voice part do you sing?
Would it be helpful/necessary to have large print materials or enlarged musical scores?
Do you use any assisted devices for mobility such as a walker, cane, or walking sticks?
Can you walk up and down stairs to reach a bedroom on the second floor?
If you would like to request to be in the same lodge building as another participant, please tell us the name of that person.
Do you have any dietary restrictions?
Would you like to receive information about the transportation package when it is available?
25 program participants total
23 people who would stay in dorms