A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute
Degree Programs
The A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute offers three distinct programs of study: a two-year
graduate training program (renewable for a third year) awarding the Master of Music
degree in Vocal Performance; a one-year Graduate Certificate in Vocal Performance;
and a one-year post-graduate advanced training program awarding the Professional Artist
Certificate.
Master of Music
The Master of Music (MM) in Vocal Performance degree program admits a select number
of qualified singers who demonstrate the potential for advanced study in opera. Highlights
of the graduate opera degree program:
- Guaranteed roles in fully-staged productions, scenes, touring/outreach programs
- Master classes and workshops with renowned visiting artist-teachers
- A course of study specifically designed to nurture professional growth:
- Advanced study in voice
- Weekly vocal/diction coaching with resident vocal coach
- Language and diction study
- Audition preparation
- Acting and movement work
- Freeing the body for effective performance
- Career enhancement strategies
- Opportunities to meet with and audition for regional professional companies
Financial Support: Full tuition and fee coverage; $2,000 toward health insurance; a $1,000 travel stipend
for auditions and competitions; a collaborative pianist for lessons and recitals;
limited high-quality recording sessions with the resident vocal coach; and a $5,000
living stipend.
Graduate Artist Certificate
The Graduate Artist (GAC) Certificate in Voice admits a select number of qualified
singers who demonstrate their potential and desire to pursue further study at the
graduate level. Highlights of the graduate certificate program degree program:
- Guaranteed roles in fully-staged productions, scenes, touring/outreach programs
- Master classes and workshops with renowned visiting artist-teachers
- A course of study specifically designed to nurture professional growth:
- Advanced study in voice
- Weekly vocal/diction coaching with resident vocal coach
- Language and diction study
- Audition preparation
- Acting and movement work
- Freeing the body for effective performance
- Career enhancement strategies
- Opportunities to meet with and audition for regional professional companies
Financial Support: Full tuition and fee coverage; $2,000 toward health insurance; a $1,000 travel stipend
for auditions and competitions; a collaborative pianist for lessons and recitals;
limited high-quality recording sessions with the resident vocal coach; and a $5,000
living stipend.
Professional Artist Certificate
The Professional Artist Certificate (PAC) is a one year post-Masters program that
admits a select number of uniquely qualified singers who demonstrate exceptional potential
for success in a professional career. Highlights of the program:
- Guaranteed roles in fully-staged productions, scenes, touring and outreach programs
- Master classes and workshops with renowned visiting artists
- Two vocal/diction coachings per week with the resident principal coach
- Two musical coachings per month with music director
- Audition preparation
- Advanced language study
- Opportunities to meet with and audition for regional professional companies
Financial Support: Full tuition and fee coverage; $2,000 toward health insurance; a $1,000 travel stipend
for auditions and competitions; a collaborative pianist for lessons and recitals;
limited high-quality recording sessions with the resident vocal coach; and a $5,000
living stipend.
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