Performing Arts Academy

VOCAL ARTS INSTITUTE - CLASSICAL VOICE AND OPERA

PROGRAM INFORMATION 2012

Program length: 2 weeks, 3 weeks, or 5 weeks. Students can participate in either the 2 week or 3 week program or attend all 5 weeks.

Session dates:
Two week session: June 23 - July 8 *NEW*
Three week session: July 7 - July 29
Five week session: June 23 - July 29 *NEW*

Cost:
Two Weeks - $2,300
Three Weeks - $3,400
Five Weeks - $4,800

Audition required: Yes, audition required. See below for details.

Age range: This program is open to high school students who are currently in the 9th - 12th grades. Seniors who have been accepted to OCU and collegiate undergraduates are also welcome.

Mailed applications will be accepted beginning December 1st, 2011.


OVERVIEW
Oklahoma City University is world-renowned for its demanding and professional vocal training, producing award-winning vocalists such as Metropolitan Opera legend Leona Mitchell, Chris Merrit, Marquita Lister, Sarah Coburn, and Broadway superstars Kristin Chenoweth and Kelli O'Hara.



DETAILS
The Vocal Arts Institute is designed to nurture and encourage those who wish to study the art and technique of classical voice and opera. The demanding curriculum examines classical technique, breathing, diction, foreign language and solo repertoire. Studying with the acclaimed faculty of OCU’s Bass School of Music, students will work to develop the entire performer.

Classes include diction, acting, movement, ballet, vocal literature, and vocal technique. Students are in music and staging rehearsals for the performance each afternoon. Evenings feature masterclasses and recital performances. On Saturday mornings, students get the chance to select their schedule with our "Saturday Electives," featuring such classes as make-up lab, pilates, yoga, tap, stage combat, and performance career preparation.

Master classes with OCU faculty will help students prepare for Arts Song Recitals with repertoire in Italian, French, German and English. Each program will culminate with a final performance.


Students who submit an application by January 20th, 2012 receive 15% off their entire tuition. Early application also provides students with good financial aid consideration.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

• Two song selections – one or both selections should be from the classical repertoire (foreign language and art songs are accepted). You may substitute a pre-1970 musical theater song for one of your selections. Each song should not exceed three minutes. You must record your selections live with live piano accompaniment only – no background or karaoke accompaniments are accepted. The use of a recording microphone is not allowed. Auditions should not be recorded using reverb enhancement or any pitch altering technology. If pitch altering or enhancement is suspected a new DVD will be requested.

• Recordings of live stage performances/shows are not acceptable.

• Submissions are only accepted on DVD. Please do not send mini DVDs or video tapes. Vocal auditions are not accepted on CD’s and audio-cassettes.

• Submissions must include a headshot. School photos are acceptable.

• Submissions must include a performance resume.



For questions, please contact our office at academy@okcu.edu
or (405) 208-5410



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