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: Attn. Clical and Operatic Singers! : Summer Vocal Institute : June 1 - 14, 2003 : Austin, Texas : Senior Division Institute (ages 18 and up) : The Institute is an intensive 10-day program designed for the professional and semi-professional singer in the classical and operatic fields. Each participant will receive: : Three private lessons : Three private coaching sessions : Private career counseling : Mastercles and concerts : Workshops regarding career, voice, and life in the arts : Feldenkrais Instruction in a cl format and in tandem with voice instruction : High School Division Institute (ages 15-17) : This division is an intensive 10-day program designed for the high school student who is seriously interested in pursuing a career in classical singing. Each student will receive: : Daily private lessons : Three private coaching sessions : Group sessions in career counseling, music history, sight-singing/ear-training, and diction : Attendance at Senior Division evening mastercles, concerts as well as daily participation in Feldenkrais Instruction and Vocalise sessions : ALO has gathered together some of the finest instructors from around the country including: : Elizabeth Mannion, Master Voice Teacher : Nancy Hodges, Head Coach : Cynthia Allison, Feldenkrais Practitioner : Elden Little, Coach/Accompanist : Cheryl Parrish, Artist/Young Artist Program Director : Cynthia Sadler, Artist and Career Guide Cl Instructor : Kathryn Chambers, Coach for High School Division : Christopher Holmes, Coach for High School Divison : Cles will meet daily from 10:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. with additional mastercles and concerts during the evenings. In addition to cl work, each participant will perform in a final concert for faculty, fellow participants and guests from the community. The Institute will be held at the Mary Ann Heller Center for Austin Lyric Opera, 901 Barton Springs Road in Austin, TX. : HOUSING: We suggest housing through Homestead Suites located two blocks from the ALO offices at a rate of $40/night. Call (512)476-1818 to make your arrangements and be sure to mention you are with Austin Lyric Opera. : TO PARTICIPATE: Tuition for Senior Division participants is $1500, which includes individualized study as well as full participation in all of the institute's programs and events. Tuition for the High School Division is $700, which includes daily instruction as well as participation in other exciting and educational activities. Space is available for only fourteen (14) Senior Division participants and eight (8) High School Division Participants. A non-refundable $200 deposit (included in the $1500/$700 fee) is required to reserve your spot in the Summer Vocal Institute. : TO APPLY: APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 9th. All applicants must send the following information: : Application form : (High School Division/Senior Division - click to download MS Word files of the application form) : CD or cette tape with three selections : 8X10 black and white glossy photo : Non-refundable deposit of $200 (deductible from tuition; due with application) : Partial Scholarships are available and require an additional application. For more information regarding curriculum or application, call Cheryl Parrish at (512) 472-5927 x122 or e-mail at cparrish@AustinLyricOpera.org. : AUDIT: Special packages are available for those who would like to audit any or all of the Summer Vocal Institute programs and events. Complete Auditors Package $260 includes attendance to daily vocalization cles as well as all mastercles and concerts. Vocalise Special $180 includes attendance to 9 daily vocalization cles. Master Cl Special $80 includes attendance to 4 evening mastercles Design Your Own $20 per session. : For more information, contact Cheryl Parrish at (512) 472-5927 x122 or e-mail at cparrish@AustinLyricOpera.org.

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