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Classical Voice at Arts Academy
Why Study Classical Voice at Interlochen
As a voice student at Interlochen Arts Academy, you'll explore the depths of your potential, cultivate your inherent talent, and experience the opportunity to share your unique gifts with the Interlochen community and beyond.
What You’ll Learn
Voice students will experience one-on-one private lessons, weekly studio classes, music theory classes, comprehensive choral experience, and two opera workshop productions each year. You will work closely with our experienced faculty, who will help you define and develop your future plans and goals.
Interlochen Arts Academy is the top-rated boarding school for voice. Sound vocal technique and appropriate literature that is voice appropriate to the individual singer is foundational to the program. We also teach voice specific elements, such as: mastery of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), a strong emphasis of text interpretation, and a thorough study of college audition skills.
Guest Artists
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Darrell Babidge, The Juilliard School
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Lawrence Brownlee, professional tenor
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Jane Bunnell, Michigan State University
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Salvatore Champagne, Oberlin Conservatory of Music
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Barbara Clark, Rice University
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Kathryn Cowdrick, University of Rochester
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Ken Cox, University of Denver
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Margaret Cusack, Rider University
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Kristin Ditlow, University of New Mexico
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Elem Eley, Rider University
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Carleen Graham, Houston Grand Opera
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Judith Haddon, Roosevelt Conservatory
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Kathleen Kelly, Louisiana State University
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Mark Padmore, professional tenor
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Lorraine Sims, Louisiana State University
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Louis Toppin, University of Michigan
Program Highlights
Performance Opportunities
Voice students have multiple performance opportunities with our choral ensembles and opera workshop productions. See our Explore Ensembles section below. We also showcase solo engagements on Interlochen Public Radio.
Master Classes and Workshops
Experience world-class master classes and workshops with voice instructors from some of the nation's leading conservatories and institutions.
Distinguished College and Conservatory Preparation
Along with Interlochen's Academic and College Counselors, our voice and music faculty will provide guidance in your college, conservatory, or career path. Our faculty have extensive experience as performers and educators who can provide insights as you decide your next step.
The Music Center
Our state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot music facility has two 3,500 square-foot rehearsal halls, two recording studios which allow for rehearsal and performance recordings in multiple venues on campus with multiple ensemble and practice rooms, and individual faculty teaching studios. Learn more about The Music Center.
I decided to come to Interlochen as a freshman because it would offer me more artistic opportunities than my school back home.
Jessica, Voice
In Studio A with soprano Addy Sterrett
Voice student Addy Sterrett visited Interlochen Public Radio's Studio A to perform "Rosenblumen" by Richard Strauss with pianist Steve Larson. Addy talked about her eclectic interests in early and new music.
College Matriculation
Recent Interlochen Arts Academy Music Division students have continued their education at the following institutions and beyond.
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Berklee College of Music
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee
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California Institute of the Arts
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Cleveland Institute of Music
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Curtis Institute of Music
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Indiana University
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The Juilliard School
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Johns Hopkins University
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Manhattan School of Music
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New England Conservatory
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New York University
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Northwestern University
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Oberlin College and Conservatory
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Rice University
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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University of Miami
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University of Michigan
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University of Rochester
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University of Southern California
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Vanderbilt University
Dive deeper into Interlochen Arts Academy with a free digital viewbook
In our free informational booklet, you'll learn more about:
- Each of our seven arts areas
- Renowned faculty
- College-preparatory academics
- Student resources
- How to apply and financial aid information
- And more