Eye on UMSL: Songs of summer

by | Jun 29, 2026

Associate Professor Jim Henry works with high school students during Acappellooza Summer, a four-day a cappella music camp that culminated in a free concert at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center

Jim Henry working with students during Acappellooza Summer

Jim Henry, associate professor of music and director of choral studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, works with bass, baritones, leads and tenors during Acappellooza Summer 2026 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Acappellooza Summer is a four-day a cappella music camp for high school students featuring a free concert on the final day of the program. This year, campers performed eight songs, and there were also performances from special guests. A highlight of the concert was the unveiling of  “When We Were Light,” a song arranged for and about Acappellooza. The performance was directed by former camper Keegan Eich.

This photograph was taken by UMSL photographer Derik Holtmann and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL. View more UMSL photos by visiting the UMSL Flickr and Instagram accounts.