Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school offers voice students a program of pre-professional music training and college preparatory academics. Voice students graduate well-prepared for the rigors of study at the university and conservatory level.
A typical voice student's schedule would include a lesson, choir and music theory; and could also include chamber music (by audition), opera workshop (by audition - see below), piano study (private lesson by audition or class piano), French classes, and appropriate academic classes.
The voice major course of study includes:
- Voice lesson (see below)
- Music theory and musicianship (one year is required)
- Choir
- Other appropriate ensembles
- Academic requirements
- Keyboard proficiency and foreign language study are strongly recommended
- Italian Diction and Song Repertoire (recommended)
Voice Lesson
Each prospective voice student is auditioned to determine his/her appropriate level of instruction. An assignment to either private lessons (hour or half-hour) is made on the basis of the student's ability, achievement, and motivation. This placement is subject to change depending upon the work produced.In addition to private lessons, there are weekly studio classes, numerous student recitals, master classes and guest artists that further enhance the musical training of all voice students.
TEXT / MATERIALS
Music will be individualized to the student’s ability level. Music will be brought to Interlochen personally by the student or may be purchased at the Interlochen Music Store and/or checked out from the Interlochen Music Library. In some studios, there may also be handouts provided by the individual voice instructor.
Opera Workshop
Target Students: Grades 12 and Post-Graduate unless by Instructor Permission
Pre-Requisite: Audition
Number of times course can be taken: 1 unless by Instructor Permission
Seating Priority: Voice Majors followed by Non-Majors
Credits per semester: .25
Meeting Times: 2 times weekly
Description
An introduction to basic stage deportment as it applies to operatic performance. This course is designed to help aspiring opera singers integrate the singing voice with movement, facial expression, and characterization. Class culminates in a staged performance each semester.
Objectives
- Develop confidence on stage
- Portray a character through posture, facial expression, gesture, timing, and subtext
- Position body for optimum vocal delivery
Student Performance
- Perform Opera scenes
- Participate in acting and movement exercises and games
- Stage and present songs, arias, and opera excerpts in class.
Assessment
- Attendance
- Participation
- Musical preparation
Text/Materials Needed:
Music and costume materials will be provided