Heartland Sings’ Vocal Arts Institute (VAI) is an exclusive summer intensive designed to comprehensively teach singers (grades 9-12) about the vocal arts. A select group of gifted high school students will immerse themselves in voice lessons, masterclasses, cross-genre training, mock auditions, stage movement, and information sessions on topics ranging from diction to vocal anatomy during this program.

At the Vocal Arts Institute, students will also learn about vocal arts professions - from arts administration to full-time performance. By the end of the program, students will have a better understanding of how to sing and how the vocal arts will fit into their lives and futures.

VAI includes three performance opportunities: an individual student showcase, a community outreach concert, and a final side-by-side choral ensemble performance of Ein Deutsches Requiem by Brahms with the Vocal Artists of Heartland Sings.

VAI Schedule

ORIENTATION: May 15, 2019
6:00PM-8:00PM
Heartland Sings Office & Studios (2402 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805)
Meet the Heartland Sings Staff, receive music, set goals with your teacher, brief rehearsal, and a reception

INSTITUTE: June 10-21, 2019 (weekdays)
2:00PM - 9:00PM (dinner provided)
Heartland Sings Office & Studios (2402 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805)
Daily instruction and rehearsal

PERFORMANCES:
Student Showcase
Wednesday, June 19 | 7:00PM
Plymouth Congregational Church

Community Outreach performance
(during VAI hours on 6/20)
The Towne House

Ein Deutsches Requiem
Saturday, June 22 | 7:30PM
Auer Performance Hall (Rhinehart Music Center), Purdue University Fort Wayne

Attendance for all dates is required.