The A.J.Fletcher Opera Institute is comprised of two distinct programs of study:

a two-year graduate training program (renewable for a third year) awarding the Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance

a one-year (renewable for a second year) post-graduate advanced training program awarding the Professional Artist Certificate

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The Master of Music in Vocal Performance degree program admits a select number of qualified singers who demonstrate the potential for advanced study in opera.

The graduate program guarantees singers:

a wealth of performance opportunities in fully-staged productions, scenes, touring and outreach programs

a course of study specially designed to nurture professional growth which includes:
   - advanced study in voice
   - weekly vocal/diction coachings with resident      vocal coach
   - language and diction study
   - acting, makeup and movement
   - freeing the body for effective performance
   - career enhancement strategies

master classes and workshops with renowned visiting artist teachers

Singers admitted to the Institute's graduate program are awarded full tuition/fees, health insurance, plus a $3,600 stipend in year one and a $4,200 stipend in year two.

 

CURRICULUM

YEAR ONE

MUS 600 Lessons                                     

MUS 601 Masterclass

MUS 610 Recital                                   

MUS 640 Fletcher Institute Workshop         

MUS 641 Fletcher Institute Italian Enrichment

MUS 642 Fletcher Institute German Enrichment

MUS 643 Fletcher Institute French Enrichment    

MUS 644 Stage Makeup for Singers

MUS 647 Career Strategies: Entrepreneurship  

MUS 691, 692 Library and Internet Research Lab

MUS 599 Intensive Arts Workshops                                                                              

YEAR TWO

MUS 600 Lessons                                     

MUS 601 Masterclass                    

MUS 614 Major Opera Role                                      

MUS 640 Fletcher Institute  Workshop          

MUS 641 Fletcher Institute Italian Enrichment

MUS 642 Fletcher Institute German Enrichment

MUS 643 Fletcher Institute French Enrichment  

MUS 684, 685, 686 Research Topics in Opera

MUS 599 Intensive Arts Workshops                                                                              

Requirements for the

Master of Music in Vocal Performance

Entering voice students are expected to have a minimum of one year of college-level language instruction with a grade of C or better in French, German and Italian. Students who do not meet this requirement upon entering the program must take the appropriate course or its equivalent to fulfill the requirement before the degree can be granted.  Cantata Singers may be required at the discretion of the studio teacher and the conductor of the Cantata Singers.

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The Professional Artist Certificate (PAC) a post-Masters program admits a select number of uniquely qualified singers who demonstrate exceptional potential for success in a professional career. The PAC program guarantees singers:

role experience in main stage productions, scenes, touring and outreach programs

weekly voice lessons with resident artist faculty

individual role coachings with resident artist faculty

master classes and workshops with renowned visiting artists

bi-weekly vocal/diction coachings with the resident principal coach and/or artistic director

advanced language study

opportunities to meet with and audition for regional professional companies

Singers accepted into the Institute's PAC program are awarded full tuition/fees, health insurance, a $1000 travel grant for competitions and auditions, plus an $8,100 stipend to cover living expenses.

          CURRICULUM

              MUS 800 Lessons                                     

              MUS 840 Performance Class

              MUS 879 Fletcher Institute Project                                   

              MUS 599 Intensive Arts Workshops