MPULSE ANN ARBOR

Vocal Arts Institute

July 18- 31, 2010

Session Fee: $1,635

Priority Application Deadline: February 15

Jerry Blackstone & Paul Rardin, conductors

Julie Skadsem, conductor and Dalcroze teacher

Melody Racine, Martha Sheil , and Stephen West, voice faculty

Combining choral ensemble singing, voice lessons, and music classes, VAI offers energized and challenging experiences focused on both choral and solo vocal training.  Small group voice lessons allow participants to study with UM voice faculty members and class offerings include ensemble rehearsals and theory/musicianship classes.  As members of the Vocal Arts Institute Chorale, all students have an opportunity to rehearse and perform diverse and exciting SATB repertoire. The Vocal Arts Institute Chorale will perform on the final Saturday and student recitals allow participants to perform solo works throughout the two weeks.

CLASS OFFERINGS

• Vocal Arts Institute Chorale
• Small group voice lessons
• Dalcroze Eurhythmics
• Theory/Musicianship

APPLICATION & AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

February 15:  Priority deadline for receipt of all application materials, including the recorded audition, application, application fee, and teacher recommendation (optional). 

Decision letters will be mailed by March 30.  Sorry, no decisions will be given by phone or email.  Applications may be accepted after the deadline for voice parts in which openings remain.   Click here for current information regarding openings. 

The audition will be WAIVED for Summer 2009 singers who wish to return to VAI in 2010.  The application and application fee are still required and should be submitted by February 15.

RECORDED AUDITION - CD INSTRUCTIONS

Submit a 2-4 minute long CD recorded audition of one piece, preferably with accompaniment, chosen from the classical repertoire, and appropriate for your age and ability.  Label your CD and its jacket/case with your name, voice part, title and composer of your piece, and the session to which you are applying.

RECOMMENDATION (optional)

You may have one of your current music teachers (school teacher or private teacher) assess your work in a letter of recommendation. In addition to your musical abilities, the letter may discuss your personal characteristics such as initiative, dependability, and your commitment to increasing your musical skills.The letter should be included with your application in a sealed envelope (with the teacher's signature across the back seal).

The General Information link includes many important items.  Please click here if you have not yet read this information.

Click here to apply online.

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"The atmosphere, the people, and most importantly the passion for the arts, could not have been more perfect.  MPulse taught me that performing is not just for the audience, but for yourself."  Melissa (VAI 2009, Indiana)

"The amount of feedback you receive in two weeks is unbelievably helpful and doesn't compare to anything else.  The time you spend at MPulse will be one of the greatest experiences of your life."  Sarah (VAI 2009, Michigan)

"My MPuls experience was one I will never forget.  I enjoyed being surrounded by peers who shared the same drive and passion as myself and working with faculty that was able to guide that passion in the right direction and make it contine to grow."  Stephanie (VAI 2009, Illinois)