Summer Vocal Institute & SVI Junior
Let us help you discover the magic of your voice
Summer Vocal Institute
Co-Directors: Lorna Jane Norris & Brad Fugate
Vocal Coach: Steve Morris
Collaborative Pianist: Regina Yung
August 5 - 14, 2009 10 am - 4 pm
Final Concert: Friday, Aug 14 at 7:00 pm
$495 (SSC students enrolled in the Spring 09 semester pay only $445.50)
“By the end of the eight days I was really comfortable getting up in front of people and singing without worrying about what they thought.” - Meghan McMahon, Summer Vocal Institute 2008 participant
Summer Vocal Institute is a unique eight-day vocal experience guaranteed to help motivated students achieve their personal best. Singers can return to their vocal activities in the fall as more accomplished and knowledgeable vocalists.
This total immersion workshop is specially designed for students, ages 14-18, who are interested in classical or musical theatre singing. Focusing on age-appropriate vocal technique and repertoire, the program provides important tools to help students discover the full potential of their instrument, and prepare them for more advanced studies.
Additionally, students receive daily masterclasses with Conservatory faculty members, on the following topics:
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Performance Opportunities
Students have numerous opportunities fo perform on a daily basis in various proupings: solo, duets, trios, choral, larger ensembles and musical theater scenes. Students work closely with other passionate singers in preparing music for the final performance. The program culminates in a recital on Friday, August 14, 7:30 pm in Cox Hall, Hingham.
Auditions
Auditions for placement and reepertoire assignment are required. Summer Vocal Institute accepts a maximum of 25 singers. Students should prepare two songs, one classical, one musical theatre. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions are May 23, 11 am - 1 pm in Hingham and June 20, from 11 am -
3 pm in Duxbury. Please call 781-749-7565, ext. 48 to schedule an audition time. Auditions are on first come, first served basis. Your time will be confirmed by phone or e-mail.
New!! SVI Junior
Co-Directors: Beth MacLeod & Jennie Mulqueen
August 10 - 14, 2009 10 am - 2:30 pm
Final Concert: Friday, Aug 14 at 7:00 pm
$275 (SSC students enrolled in the Spring 09 semester pay only $247.50)
If you are 9 - 13 years old, just love singing and have some experience, perhaps singing in a chorus or at school, SVI Junior is specifically designed with you in mind! This five-day program can provide important tools to help you become more confident as you begin your journey as a singer. And you don’t even need to have studied privately to get the most out of this wonderful, beginning vocal opportunity.
SVI Junior focuses on age-appropriate vocal technique and repertoire, and helps students discover the full potential of their instrument, preparing them for more advanced studies. Additionally, students participate in daily master classes with Conservatory faculty members, on the following topics:
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Show us your stuff!
Because SVI Junior is designed to meet each individual student’s vocal needs, informal auditions for placement are required. SVI Junior accepts a maximum of 25 singers. Students should be prepared to sing one song of their choosing. An accompanist will be provided.
| May 23 | 3 - 5 pm | Hingham |
| June 20 | 11 am - 3 pm | Duxbury |
All auditions take place either The Ellison Center for the Arts in Duxbury or South Shore Conservatory’s Hingham campus. Please call 781-934-2731 x. 21 or 781-749-7565 x. 20 to schedule an audition time. Auditions are on a first come, first served basis.
Performance Opportunities
Students have numerous opportunities to perform on a daily basis in various groupings: solo, duets and trios, choral, larger ensembles and musical theater scenes. The program culminates in a recital on Friday, August 14 at 7 pm in Cox Hall, Hingham campus.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students showing financial need. Financial aid forms must be filed no later than July 1, 2009. Download form.