Each semester will include 12 lessons and three required classes on special topics of interest to the performing musician. At the year's end, there will be a masterclass with a distinguished member of the vocal community. Students younger than 12 years old are not recommended for private lessons. Parents and children are welcome to interview with the department chair. Please call the Office to schedule an appointment.
Tuition is based on the standard, hourly private lesson rates .
Tailored to the interests and abilities of the participants, the course includes ensemble singing, ear training, diction, and stage presence, and concludes with a concert. Instructor An introductory course in lyric diction for singers including an in-depth study of International Phonetic Alphabet and a survey of English, French, German, and Italian diction. No prior diction study is required.