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.
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:
8:30am - Morning Meal
9:15am - Meditation, Daily Goal Setting, Vocal Warm-Up
10:00am - Seminar: Self-Care and Professional Stamina
11:00am - Voice Lessons and Mock Interviews
1:00pm - Lunch
2:00pm - Field Trip to MidSouth Audio Recording Studio
4:00pm - Ensemble Rehearsal
6:00pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Solo Vocal Arts Masterclass
Applications for Summer Institute 2025 are currently closed. Check back in early 2025 for more information about applying to SI '25. You can always email hello@elevatevocalarts.org for more information about SI!
Fiscally sponsored by the Delaware Community Foundation
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.
