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 the Freeman Pavilion Recording Studio
4:00pm - Ensemble Rehearsal
6:00pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Solo Vocal Arts Masterclass
Applications for Summer Institute 2024 are currently closed. If you missed your chance to apply this year, 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.
