PROGRAM INFORMATION
In today’s opera world, there is a severe shortage of large, dramatic voices, especially for the great roles of the Verdi, Strauss and Wagner repertoire. Through the creation of the Institute, our goal is to rectify this situation by finding, developing, and inspiring the next generation of these unique talents so they may reach the world’s great opera stages.
Established in 2006, the Institute offers an innovative 3-week intensive summer program to singers with large or unusual voices ages 15-35 at varying levels of vocal development. Once students are selected for the program they are welcome to return each year without reapplying.
Students study one-on-one with leading coaches and voice teachers who understand the nature of an adolescent voice unfolding in a growing body. Our carefully selected experts from across the industry work in close collaboration not only with the students, but with each other, to provide a solid foundation of skills a professional singer really needs to embark on and survive a successful operatic career. In addition to technical and interpretive vocal coachings, students learn about language, body movement, stage presence, nutrition, fitness, and professionalism.
Classes include voice lessons, music fundamentals, Italian, German and English diction, and acting. The program culminates in a final concert of opera scenes. All students will have the opportunity to receive private and class instruction from such notable professionals as Dolora Zajick, Joel Revzen, Ben Terry Lusk, Anthony Manoli, Cesar Ulloa, Darrell Babidge, Kathryn LaBouff, Jacob Will and Daniela Siena. All students will be guaranteed classroom instruction as well as voice lessons with Dolora Zajick. (For a complete list of all coaches and instructors and their bios, click here.)
Preference will be given to large or unusual voices. We are looking at all levels of development and are primarily looking for singers with musical and voice potential, and communicative instincts. We are interested in beginners with no experience as well as those who have had considerable training. Students who gain or have the proper skills will be assigned roles of increasing importance in an advanced program that will include an opera scenes program and more intensive instruction.
Dates of the 2012 Program
The Institute will be held from June 18 - July 7, 2012 at Mountain View High School located at 665 W Center St. Orem, Utah 84057. Students should plan on arriving no later than the afternoon of Sunday June 17, and should not plan on leaving earlier than late morning of Sunday July 8.
PROGRAM LEVELS
Discovery Level Ages 15-17 inclusive (tuition fee $300; room and board cost $1,200)
This program is geared for the special needs of the very young student. Care is taken to help the young singer receive the most experience possible within the framework of a nurturing and protective but stimulating environment. One letter of recommendation is required.
Intermediate Level Ages 18-23 inclusive (no tuition fee; room and board cost $1,200)
At this level the emphasis is on raising the awareness of what conservatory students need to address in order to prepare themselves for their first apprentice and studio experiences. We take rank beginners with exceptional raw talent as well as those with considerable training. One letter of recommendation is required.
Advanced Level Ages 24-33 inclusive (no tuition fee; room and board cost $1,200)
At this level we help bridge the gap between apprentice and professional, both in skill level and professional connections. We have VERY limited openings at this level. To be considered for this program, applicants should already be at the level of a young artist program. Two strong letters of recommendation are required from recognized professionals. The rest of the application process is the same.
Young Professional Program Ages 27-36 inclusive (no tuition fee; room and board covered by Institute)
This program is designed to meet the needs of the young professional who already has management and professional contracts. We have VERY limited openings at this level. To be considered for this program, two strong letters of recommendation are required from recognized professionals. The rest of the application process is the same.
All singers will participate in the culminating concert which includes a scenes program with roles of increasing importance as the singers advance.
Exceptions will be granted up to two years on age deadlines under the following conditions:
Military duty
Religious missions
Peace Corps or comparable voluntary missions
Unusual hardship with extenuating circumstances to be determined by the Institute.
Rank beginners at the Intermediate level will have a two year grace period to catch up to the next level.
Summary of fees:
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Institute provides housing and meals
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Student provides housing and meals (commuters)
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Discovery
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$1500
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$400*
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Intermediate
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$1200
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$100*
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Advanced
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$1200
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$100*
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Young Professional
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No fee
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No fee
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*Commuters are welcome to join the group for meals at $8 per lunch and $15 per dinner. This would be in addition to the $100 activities fee (or $400 tuition plus activities fee for Discovery Level). Meals must be arranged and paid IN ADVANCE to the Institute so we know how much to prepare.
AUDITING 2012
The dates available for auditors to observe have been announced: 6/20-6/22, 6/25-6/29, and 7/2-7/3.
Dolora Zajick will also be holding masterclasses on Saturday 6/23 and 6/30, which are free to attend.
Auditing costs $50 per day. To begin the registration process, please send your requested dates to sagler@instituteforyoungdramaticvoices.org.
WHAT TO EXPECT AS AN AUDITOR: There are several possibilities available to audit the program. Saturdays there are masterclasses which are open and free to the public. Auditors are allowed to observe classes and lessons as posted each day, including the daily warmup with Ms. Zajick. Auditors will receive no personal instruction. If time is available, auditors may request private lessons from the faculty for a fee. There will also be a class just for the auditors where they can sing for Ms. Zajick and any other faculty available at the time. The date of this class will depend on when the most auditors come. Auditors will be charged $50 per day, or $500 for all the days allowed. Our concert will be on the evening of July 7, and all are welcome to attend. We do limit auditors to no more than 10 per day, so please send your requested days as soon as possible to reserve a place. Auditors will be responsible for their own transportation, room, and board. If you are interested in auditing, please contact Sarah Agler at sagler@instituteforyoungdramaticvoices.org.
Click here for Application Requirements
For more information, please email Sarah Agler at sagler@instituteforyoungdramaticvoices.org
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