STEP UP SUMMER 2026

At the Mic. In the Classroom. For Your Future.

June 22 - July 31, 2026


STEP UP Summer Concert


July 25, 2026

FREE EVENT with music, dancing, food, and smiles!


Saturday evening, under the stars, at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange, bring your lawn chair to see the artistic expression and excellence of our youth in the STEP UP SUMMER Program.

DETAILS HERE

Step Up 2026

The Choir School of Delaware (CSD) is proud to present Step Up Summer—a six-week intensive (June 22 – August 1) that challenges Delaware students (ages 10–18) to step out of the comfortable and into their potential.


This isn't just a camp; it’s a launchpad. In 2026, we are increasing our investment in our students’ public profiles, using high-impact marketing and professional media partnerships to ensure their voices are heard across the state and beyond.

Register Today!

Daily Transportation Available!

Who: Students interested in music, ages 10-18

What: Full-Day summer programming in music and academics

When: June 22 - July 31, 2026 | Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00

Where: Choir School of Delaware | 2013 N Market St. Wilmington, DE

Cost: FREE

Two Steps to Success

Morning: The STEAM Block


Step up your skills. Our morning curriculum focuses on the "Business of Being an Artist" and academic excellence.

  • AI Music & Entrepreneurship: Led by Kevin McCove, students master AI music generation and prompt engineering, learning how to leverage emerging tech to build their own creative brands.
  • Financial Literacy with WSFS Bank: Real-world financial coaching—from credit management to navigating student loans—giving students the agency to manage their future earnings.
  • The “Step Up” Chronicles (ELA): Under the guidance of Mahcaiyah Wearing-Gooden, students write, engineer, and host a professional-grade podcast, sharpening their English Language Arts skills through modern storytelling.



Afternoon: The CREATE Block


Step up to the mic. The afternoon is dedicated to elite performance and creative expression.

  • The Step Up Concert: In a brand-new experience for 2026, CSD students will perform in a live performance on July 25th at the Urban Artist Exchange featuring Commercial and Musical Theatre repertoire. Performing as a soloist or ensemble member with a live, professional orchestra is a rare opportunity that builds immense self-confidence and artistic discipline.
  • Pro Voice Lessons: Students will have one on one lessons twice a week with local music professionals - investing in the individual.
  • Tiny Desk Concerts: Weekly studio style performances at a local business to engage our community locally and online.



Why Step Up?

At the Choir School of Delaware, our support is holistic. Step Up Summer is tuition-free and includes:

  • Holistic Resources: Tutoring, mentorship, and wrap-around family support.
  • Workforce Development: Exposure to careers in media, finance, and tech.
  • High-Visibility Performance: The summer culminates in a massive final concert showcasing the videos, the music, and the "Step Up" Chronicles.

meet the artists