The Vocal Arts Performance Intensive is a pre-college program to provide preparatory guidance for high school students with a passion for singing who wish to pursue a career in vocal performance, vocal education or any other voice related profession.

The intensive is specifically designed to meet the needs of high-level students who are looking to apply to a collegiate voice program. VAPI seeks to provide a diverse introductory spectrum of tools to enhance the entry-level audition process in the areas of vocal performance, vocal technique, repertoire, language diction, vocal health, movement, physiology and basic fundamental elements of musicianship.

Admission to the Michigan Opera Theatre Vocal Arts Performing Intensive (VAPI) is based on seriousness of purpose. MOT /VAPI is seeking to nurture the talent of high school students who possess outstanding maturity, responsibility, and self-motivation.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Classes will feature exposure to:

Voice Class

• Presentation and Audition Skills
• Repertoire Review
• Vocal Technique
• Vocal Performance
• Audition Materials Overview
• Vocal Health and Physiology
• Introduction to Singing Diction
  (assists in understanding the relationship between text and music)
• College Preparation

Movement

• Developing an awareness of the relationship between body, breath, and voice through stretching, movement, and sound
• Yoga and qigong energy practices
• Relaxation and meditation techniques
  

Performance

• Student Recital
  Saturday, April 4, 2009, 6pm
  Chrysler Foundation Black Box Theatre
  DOH Ford Center for Arts & Learning
• Development of collaborative skills
  (working with an accompanist and other performers)

Music Fundamentals

• Increase musicianship and sight singing skills
• Music Theory
• Ear Training/Solfeggio

REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE

1. Must be 10th grade or higher.
2. There is no singing audition, but be prepared to come to the Vocal Arts Performance Intensive with two (2) contrasting songs (one classical art song or aria and one song in any style) fully memorized, that you enjoy and are completely comfortable singing.
3. Completed application.
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4. Non-refundable $100 deposit.

WITH COMPLETED APPLICATION AND DEPOSIT SEND THE FOLLOWING:

• 1-2 page statement of goals and aspirations as a perspective performing artist.
• Letter of reference from current high school or private music teacher.
• A list of solos you have sung, have worked on, and would like to work on in the future.
• Vocal Arts Performance Intensive Fee: $500 (all course materials included)

Class Size Limited
All Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Acceptance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information,
Contact Betty Lane
Phone: (313) 237-3238
E-mail: blane@motopera.org