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.
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:
At Elevate Vocal Arts (EVA), we believe that everyone can contribute to our mission of transforming lives through the power of vocal arts. Your support enables us to create and expand creative workforce development opportunities, inspire communities, and strengthen our democracy through the power of vocal arts.
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.
