July 14- July 26, 2008

What does the ACMF Vocal Program offer that is discernibly different from other summer programs?

• The opportunity to sing in opera productions with a professional opera house orchestra (see details).
• Personal sessions/Master classes with one of IMG's foremost agents, Alison Pybus, Vice Pres. & Artist Manager  (see details)
• An individually tailored program suited to your needs and interests as a singer.

Opera productions with orchestra, recitals, staged opera scenes, and other concerts provide abundant performance opportunities for vocalists to choose from. Concert repertoire includes arias, art songs, oratorios, and chamber music and is selected in consultation with festival coaches.

Vocalists of all levels will benefit from a rich offering of private lessons, master classes, and coachings, with voice and diction training. Emphasis is placed on the curriculum that is best suited to the individual singer’s needs and interests. High-level coaches and teachers also devote significant personal attention to preparing each singer for appropriate performances.

See listing of distinguished faculty for 2008

Returning in 2008:   Masterclasses on "Developing Winning Audition Techniques"

With Alison Pybus, Vice President & Artist Manager - IMG Artists, N.Y. (Vocal Division)

Summer Productions for 2008
All leading roles open to qualified participants

Opera productions with orchestra and staged scenes will be selected from the following:

    Puccini's
      Gianni Schicchi & Suor Anglica
      La Bohème

Joseph Walsh of Virginia Opera returns as conductor for the 2008 season, with vocal coaches Michael Cordovana and Thomas Jaber, and stage director Roger Riggle.

Singers not participating in full productions will be grouped in ensembles to prepare staged scenes for performance.

Opera Workshop ~ In addition to private instruction, classes will be offered in:

Musical Theater
Due to popular demand on both sides of the Atlantic, ACMF enjoys bringing to the Italian stage the exuberance and passion of American musical theater so appreciated by European audiences in a special concert, A Night on Broadway.

Singers with a commitment to this rich American cultural tradition will relish the chance to present familiar works to an international audience thrilled with the rare opportunity to experience…the beloved music of Broadway!

Requirements:

NEW: LIVE AUDITION - NEW YORK:             Sunday, February 24  - Please contact us to schedule a time. Applications will be considered on a rolling-admissions basis. Please contact us with any questions

All applicants must submit an audition tape and resume. Performance opportunities will be determined based on the vocalist’s repertoire and level of preparation . Vocalists are encouraged to apply early for roles in opera productions as audition tapes will be considered on a rolling-admissions basis. Please specify which role(s) you would like to be considered for.

It cannot be emphasized enough that all singers must arrive with their repertoire prepared; otherwise they may find themselves unable to fully take advantage of the program. Singers cast in staged productions must have parts fully memorized before arriving in Italy or risk forfeiting their roles.

Audition Guidelines: (For more information on Application Process, click here)

Opera roles: Audition tape/CD must include two arias.
Others: Art songs and/or arias combined.

Additionally, you should enclose a photo, a resume, and repertoire listing with your application.

Vocal Application Form

Please be sure to read details on General Information & Registration before applying.

Schedule:

Singers in opera productions will receive two voice lessons and coachings. Singers participating in scenes and recitals will receive four voice lessons. All participants in the vocal program will begin the morning with a warm-up movement class. The rest of the day is divided into individual and group sessions, coachings, and rehearsals. Master classes will be scheduled on a regular basis. The Italian siesta-hour or “riposo” after lunch gives everyone some private time or a chance to relax on the beach. Evenings are devoted to performances, convivial dinners and post-concert festivities.