Dr. Jillian Harrison-Jones
Elevate Vocal Arts' Summer Institute is a groundbreaking, residency-based, five-week summer program designed for aspiring Vocal Arts Apprentices aged 18-25. Our Summer Institute unites distinguished vocal artists, artist managers, and arts administrators to serve as faculty and mentors for our apprentices, equipping them with the essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in the vocal arts. Apprentices will develop a professional development plan tailored to their individual goals and assistance in creating a portfolio of professional materials. Apprentices will close out the program with a public performance of solo and ensemble repertoire alongside members of Elevation.
Please submit your application no later than Monday, March 24th, 2025
Online - May 19th - June 12th, 2025
Online sessions will be held 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST.
In-Person
8:30am - Morning Meal
9:00am - Meditation, Daily Goal Setting, Vocal Warm-Up
9:30am - Ensemble Rehearsal
11:30am - Seminar: Financial Literacy for Artists
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Recording Session at MidSouth Audio Recording Studio
4:00pm - Dress Rehearsal for Choral Evensong
6:00pm - Dinner
7:30pm - Solo Vocal Masterclass
Throughout the program, apprentices will engage in daily coursework covering a wide range of topics, including:
Our innovative curriculum not only nurtures artistic talent but also strengthens and develops Delaware's upcoming workforce by instilling essential workplace skills desired by Delaware employers, such as:
Please submit your application no later than Monday, March 24th, 2025
Delaware Academy of Vocal Arts (DBA: Elevate Vocal Arts) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com.
