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"Last summer was my second year participating in SVI, and I learned more than I thought was possible in the short amount of time. The experience gave me new techniques and showed me different aspects of my voice that I didn't know existed. It was a wonderful chance to get to know my voice better and have a great time doing it. The hard work that paid off, along with the amazing people I got to work with, made it an experience I'll never forget."
- Chrissy Whalen,
SVI Canto student 2011

"I liked SVI because I got to meet a lot of nice people and I made a lot of friends. I learned a bunch of new songs and overcame my fear of singing in front of people."
- Kate Sullivan,
SVI Mezzo student 2011


"I felt so much more confident about my singing by the
end of the 10 days,
and it was so much fun!"
- Madison Tower,
SVI Canto 2010


"It was a really great opportunity for me to learn more repertoire and to participate in large ensemble numbers. I loved the yoga in the morning; it helped me to keep my singing both relaxed and energized."
- Alex Nuesse,
SVI 2009 participant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Vocal Institute 2013

Immerse yourself in song

July 31-August 9
at three levels for singers ages 7 - 18
Hingham Campus

Now at three different levels of instruction, Summer Vocal Institute (SVI) helps vocalists discover their vocal potential and provides the tools for students to become more confident performers. Students have numerous opportunities to perform on a daily basis in various groupings: solo, duets and trios, choral, larger ensembles and musical theater scenes.

All students perform in the final concert on
Friday, August 9, 3 pm at the Jane Carr Amphitheater One Conservatory Drive, Hingham campus.

 

 

SVI Canto

for singers ages 14-18
July 31 - August 9, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Co-Directors: Emily Browder Melville & Kristy Errera-Solomon

This unique eight-day vocal experience helps students advance their performance skills and achieve their performance goals. Students are immersed in both musical theater and classical styles. SVI Canto provides an insight into the commitment, motivation and the background knowledge necessary for higher education programs in vocal studies.

Workshops and master classes at this level include:

  • Audition preparation
  • Collaboration with a pianist
  • Repertoire selection
  • Stage movement
  • Practice techniques
  • Sight Reading
  • Musicianship for Singers
  • Diction
  • Acting for Singers
  • Vocal Technique
  • Putting together an audition notebook
  • Yoga/relaxation techniques
  • Interpretation
  • History of vocal music

Tuition: $595
(Non-refundable deposit is due by June 1, 2013. Remaining payment is due by July 1, 2013.)

SVI Canto Deposit: $150 SVI Canto Balance: $445

SVI Mezzo Junior and SVI Mezzo Senior *

for singers ages 10-13
August 5 - 9, Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Senior Director: Beth MacLeod Largent Junior Director: Emily Browder Melville

* Due to a high number of applicants this year, we are dividing Mezzo into two groups: Junior and Senior. Students will be assigned a group on audition day based on a combination of age and vocal experience. *

You don’t need to have studied privately to get the most out of this wonderful, beginning vocal opportunity! SVI Mezzo focuses on age-appropriate vocal technique and repertoire, and helps students discover the full potential of their instrument, preparing them for more advanced studies.

Daily master classes at this level include:

  • Bringing a song to life
  • Diction
  • Interacting with an accompanist
  • Stage deportment
  • Stage movement and “terms”
  • Practice techniques
  • Musicianship for Singers
  • Yoga/relaxation techniques
  • Overcoming stage fright
  • Putting together an audition notebook
  • Vocal Technique
  • Interpretation
  • Sight Singing

Tuition: $360
(Non-refundable deposit is due by June 1, 2013. Remaining payment is due by July 1, 2013.)

SVI Mezzo Junior Deposit: $150 SVI Mezzo Junior Balance: $210
SVI Mezzo Senior Deposit: $150 SVI Mezzo Senior Balance: $210

SVI Primo

for singers ages 7-9
August 5 - 9, Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Director: Jennie Mulqueen

Our youngest singers apply healthy warm-up and vocal techniques to diverse, fun repertoire from many genres including folk, classical and musical theater. Each singer has an opportunity to sing solo as well as in an ensemble.

A typical day at this level consists of:

  • 45 minutes of yoga
  • Ear Training/basic theory
  • Repertoire rehearsal
  • Vocal warm-up
  • Group games and community building
  • Acting the song

Tuition: $360
(Non-refundable deposit is due by June 1, 2013. Remaining payment is due by July 1, 2013.)

SVI Primo Deposit: $150 SVI Primo Balance: $210

Auditions

Auditions are Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10 am – 4 pm at the Hingham Campus. Please contact Emily Browder Melville at e.browdermelville@sscmusic.org or 781 749 7565 x 48 to schedule an time.

Tuition and Fees

If you have attended an audition and been approved by the Program Director, you may then register. Please note: wait-lists are expected. To secure your spot, a $150 non-refundable deposit is due by
June 1, 2013. Remaining payment is due by July 1, 2013.

Register online with the Class Registration Request Form (use the PayPal buttons when available to pay tuition), or contact our registration staff directly at (781) 749-7565 ext. 10.

Summer Vocal Institute Faculty

Financial Aid

Some financial aid is available for Summer Vocal Institute. To be considered, submit the following form by June 10, 2013.

Download Financial Aid Form