OBJECTIVES
Voice study provides instruction compatible with the student’s goals and abilities in a classical voice environment.

Each prospective voice student is auditioned to determine his/her appropriate level of instruction.  An assignment to either private lessons (hour or half-hour) is made on the basis of the student's ability, achievement, and motivation.  This placement is subject to change depending upon the work produced.

In addition to private lessons, there are weekly studio classes, numerous student recitals, master classes and guest artists that further enhance the musical training of all voice students.

A typical voice student's schedule would include a lesson, choir and music theory; and could also include chamber music (by audition), opera workshop (by audition), piano study (private lesson by audition or class piano), French or German language classes, and appropriate academic classes.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

PRIVATE VOICE LESSON
Students attain technical skills through exercises, vocalises, through the study of classical voice repertoire.  A strong commitment to classical voice studies is expected from the student to achieve the maximum benefit from these lessons.

OPERA WORKSHOP – BY AUDITION
Grade 9-12
One workshop each semester
.25 credit per semester, class meets 2 periods per week.

The serious young singer is offered an introduction to basic stage work as it applies to the singing actor.  Movement, acting, improvisation, lighting, makeup, properties and directing are among the areas covered.  Each semester culminates with a public performance of opera scenes performed by members of the class.