Voice Studies
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JULY 1 - 22, 2023
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2023 TEACHING FACULTY
VOICE Kirk Severtson, Musical Director Jeffrey Buchman, Staging Director Rosa Mercedes, Choreographer Diba Alvi, soprano Fang-Yu Lin, soprano Suna Gunther, soprano Soon Cho, mezzo-soprano Rhea Olivaccé, soprano John Etsell, vocal coach Michael Sherman, vocal coach Sarah Thune, associate vocal coach ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Anna Hart, soprano APPLICATION DEADLINE
Extended to April 1, 2023, admission on rolling basis. APPLICATION FEE $45 |
The Brancaleoni International Music Festival Emerging Vocal Artist & Collaborative Piano Program is a three-week intensive educational experience that aims to provide the highest caliber of training for the young singer and collaborative pianist. This year's select group of participants will study, coach, and perform in the idyllic setting of the mountainous Northeastern Marche region of Italy. The concentrated curriculum includes regular lessons, coachings, a production of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, opera scenes, workshops, daily Italian language/diction classes, masterclasses, student and faculty recitals, and more. Day trips to cities in Italy are also included in the cost of tuition. For more information, visit the Information page.
IMPORTANT DATES The final application deadline is March 1, 2023, now extended to April 1, 2023. The festival will run from July 1 - July 22, 2023 with July 1 being the arrival date and July 22 the departure date. Le Nozze di Figaro The fifth anniversary year of the festival brings a production of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, performed in the Brancaleoni Castle. Students will be cast in lead roles, covers, or and/or chorus, providing a rare opportunity to prepare and rehearse a complete opera under the guidance of our world-renowned artist-faculty members, including Kirk Severtson from the University of Michigan, and internationally acclaimed staging director Jeffrey Buchman and choreographer Rosa Mercedes. The opera production will be presented outdoor in the Brancaleoni Castle's main courtyard. Students are required to arrive at the festival memorized and ready to start rehearsals and coachings on the first day of the festival. OPERA SCENES All students not cast as a lead in Le Nozze di Figaro will also have the opportunity to perform in the opera scenes production, which will also be performed at the Brancaleoni Castle. The opera scenes will be directed by Kirk Severtson from the University of Michigan, and directed by internationally acclaimed staging director Jeffrey Buchman. The opera scenes program provides students a chance to work one-on-one with one of the world's most renowned vocal coaches and directors. Students will be notified of scene assignments two months prior to the festival start date. Students are required to arrive at the festival memorized and ready to start scene rehearsals and coachings on the first day of the festival. ITALIAN LANGUAGE, DICTION & CULTURE CLASSES Interactive learning modules focusing on Italian language, diction, IPA and culture will be provided by the instructors of the Scuola Arte e Cultura Appennino, totaling approximately 33 hours of instruction. Each instructor is a certified professional with a minimum of a Master's degree in Italian language studies who specializes in teaching Italian to non-native speakers. Each learning module will focus on a specific topic which will accumulate in a hands-on activity, including making your own pasta and pizza, going shopping at the local market, and more! COLLABORATIVE PIANO PROGRAM Students in the collaborative piano program will receive collaborative instruction from our opera director, and solo piano lessons from Stijn De Cock (Florida State University). This unique combination of solo and collaborative instruction will allow for piano students to improve and foster their piano technique and playing ability, while acquiring or improving their ability to accompany, coach, and run voice and opera rehearsals in a dynamic, challenging, and intense 3-week program. DAILY SCHEDULE A voice student's typical day at the festival: - Breakfast -
HOW TO APPLY Click here to apply to the 2023 BIMF Emerging Vocal Artist & Collaborative Piano Program
AUDITION REPERTOIRE All applicants are requested to submit a recent video or audio recording that comprises 2 contrasting works representative of the student's current level and ability. The selections have to include: one aria from an oratorio or opera, and one art song. One of the selections has to be in Italian. Recordings have to be available for viewing on an online streaming website, such as YouTube. If a student is unable to upload their recordings, please email the festival directly for instructions on how to submit your recordings. All applicants should send recordings for their application to be considered complete and appropriately processed. ENROLLMENT FEES |
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VOICE TUITION
COLLABORATIVE PIANO TUITION HOUSING DEPOSIT |
2950 USD
1850 USD 480 EUR 500 USD |
Includes lessons, coachings, daily Italian language classes, masterclasses, concerts, practice facilities, presentations, day trips, transportation from and to the Bologna airport and concert venues. Full tuition payment is due by May 1st, 2023.
Includes private lessons, collaborative coachings, daily Italian language classes, masterclasses, concerts, practice facilities, day trips, transportation from and to the Bologna airport and concert venues. Full tuition payment is due by May 1st, 2023. Three week stay in fully equipped student apartments (kitchen and washing machine available). To be paid during the first week of the festival. Deposits are accepted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit the deposit within one week of admission notification. Accepted deposits or full tuition payments formally guarantee student participation in the festival. The deposit amount will be credited towards tuition. |