What is Berkshire Choral? At it’s most basic, its an elevated choir camp for adults who love to sing. But beyond that, BCI is an immersive musical refuge that transports you from the day to day to a place where you sing and connect with world-class conductors and artists. It’s a fun and inclusive community built on musical passion, shared learning, and one of a kind adventures.
Our roving programs provide a chance to travel around the U.S and the world, discover local cultural treasures, and take your singing to new artistic heights in great concert halls.
“BCI is all about opportunity: opportunity to sing repertoire you can’t sing with a local choir, opportunity to learn from world-class conductors, opportunity to meet and sing with new friends, and opportunity to travel to fun locations!” – 2026 chorister
Singing Weeks
For more than 40 years, BCI has built its reputation on giving experienced amateur singers a professional-level opportunity to sing the big choral-orchestral repertoire under the batons of some of the world’s greatest conductors. Each 7-day program is hosted at a prestigious educational institution or in a renowned cultural capital. We sing our hearts out during an intensive week leavened by sightseeing, shared meals, classes, and social time.
Workshops & Special Events
In addition to full singing weeks, we also create flexible 3, 4, and 5-day programs. With less focus on preparing for a full length choral-orchestral performance, these programs allow us to explore new repertoire and creative themes or genres. Some include a final concert; others are workshop format without a public presentation. Explore each program for specific details about housing and logistics. All of them include world class conductors and artists, lifelong learning, new friendships, and the joy of singing.
BCI’s Culture and Values
When we say your voice belongs at BCI, we mean it. We sing in an atmosphere of kindness, shared learning, and mutual respect. We’re people who are serious about making music but who also value having a good time. We ensure that BCI events are inclusive and friendly. A typical week draws singers ages 18 and up from across the U.S. and all corners of the globe. Black, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ singers will find a welcoming musical home here. Most of our programs are designed with the experienced amateur choral singer in mind but are generally not auditioned. Please see our eligibility page for more info about our musical guidelines and registration process.
