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MPulse Summer Performing Arts Institutes
Vocal Arts Institute
July 14 - 27, 2013
Session Fee: $1,750
Application Deadline: Still accepting applications
U-M Faculty Director: Professor Eugene Rogers
Professor Julie Skadsem (conductor and Dalcroze teacher)
with renowned U-M voice faculty Carmen Pelton, Martha Sheil and Stephen West
Description
Combining choral ensemble singing, voice lessons, and music classes, VAI offers energized and challenging experiences focused on both choral and solo vocal training. Small group voice lessons allow participants to study with UM voice faculty members and class offerings include ensemble rehearsals and theory/musicianship classes. As members of the Vocal Arts Institute Chorale, all students have an opportunity to rehearse and perform diverse and exciting SATB repertoire.
The Vocal Arts Institute Chorale will perform on the final Saturday and student recitals allow participants to perform solo works throughout the two weeks. Class offerings include:
- Vocal Arts Institute Chorale
- Small group voice lessons
- Dalcroze Eurhythmics
- Theory/Musicianship
Application
The application consists of three parts. (Applications are not complete until the application fee has been received.)
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- Audition Upload
Audition
Performance (Upload)
Upload a 2-4 minute long recorded audition of one piece, preferably with accompaniment, chosen from the classical repertoire, and appropriate for your age and ability.
Recommendation (Upload)
(Optional) You may have one of your current music teachers (school teacher or private teacher) assess your work in a letter of recommendation. In addition to your musical abilities, the letter may discuss your personal characteristics such as initiative, dependability, and your commitment to increasing your musical skills. To invite a recommender, submit your recommender's email address, when prompted, on the audition upload link. Once you submit your audition (by selecting Final Submit), the recommender will receive a notification and link to use for sending your confidential recommendation. E-mailed submissions will not be accepted.
Admissions
- All application/audition materials are due by February 15, 2013
- Late applications may be submitted, however priority will be given to all applications received by the application deadline
- Notifications for all applicants will be e-mailed on March 29, 2013
- No decisions will be given by phone
The General Information page includes many important items.
“MPulse was an unforgettable summer experience. I truly loved every minute of it.”
(Dominic, VAI 2012, MI)
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