The Experience
Heartland Sings’ 2020 Vocal Arts Institute (VAI) takes place June 8-14 and has a musical theater focus. This week long summer music program is designed for the enthusiastic, engaged, and eager high school singer entering grades 9-12.
Students will learn about the vocal arts and receive training through:
- Private voice lessons
- Group masterclasses
- Mock auditions
Other classes include:
- Acting
- Entrepreneurship for performers
- Movement for performers
There are three performance opportunities throughout the week:
- An individual student showcase
- A community outreach concert
- “Broadway and Beyond with J. Mark McVey” concert with Heartland Sings
The week-long program culminates with students sharing the stage with Heartland Sings Professional Vocal Artists and international Broadway legend, J. Mark McVey (known for achieving more than 3,000 performances as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables).
Apply
It’s
FREE to apply to the Vocal Arts Institute!
Fill out the online form on this page to request an audition time.
Early bird deadline ($25 off tuition) if you apply by February 15 and audition on February 21 or 24!
Audition
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare one 16-bar vocal piece of your choosing. As part of the audition, there will be a few short guided vocalises with one of our voice teachers. An accompanist will be provided.
Auditions held at Heartland Sings Vocal Studios (2402 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805).
Audition Dates and Times
- February 21, 2020 from 4-6 PM
- February 24, 2020 from 4-6 PM
- March 21, 2020 from 10 AM-12 PM
- March 27, 2020 from 4-6 PM
Students will be notified of their acceptance by April 5, 2020 via email.
Cost
Tuition for VAI is $250 per accepted student.
Please make checks payable to Heartland Sings. Payment by credit card is also acceptable and may be made by calling the Heartland Sings office at 260.436.8080.
Limited financial aid available; email Director of Education,
Susanna Lauer.
Daily Schedule
Monday through Friday, June 8-12
9:00 Movement
10:00 Music Theory
11:00 Private Voice Lessons & Coachings
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Electives (various each day)
2:00 Mock Auditions & Masterclass
3:00 Ensemble Rehearsal
Performance Opportunities
Outreach Performance
June 11, 2020 3 p.m.
The Towne House Retirement Center
Student Showcase
June 12, 2020 7 p.m.
Heartland Sings Vocal Showcase
Broadway and Beyond with J. Mark McVey
June 14, 2020 4 p.m.
Rhinehart Music Building, PFW