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| Type | Private opera school |
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| Established | 1934 |
| President | Scott Guzielek |
| Students | 22 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Official website |
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) is a private, post-baccalaureate opera school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2023, the AVA does not grant degrees, but rather Artist Diplomas to those who complete the full four-year course requirement. It is the only tuition-free institution in the world devoted solely to operatic training and performance. [1] The school was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden. [2]
Notable alumni include Lando Bartolini, [1] Harry Dworchak, [1] and Ruth Ann Swenson. [1] The institution maintains a Hall of Fame for Great American Opera Singers which The Opera Quarterly described as equivalent to the kammersänger title in Europe. [3]
References
- ^ a b c d Janet Berg (February 1995). "Academy of Vocal Arts Marks Anniversary With Opera Extravaganza". American Music Teacher. 44 (4). Music Teachers National Association: 4.
- ^ New York Times 2008 Archived August 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Jeannie Williams and Richard Shapp (Spring 1986). "A Singers' Roundtable We Are the Music-Makers". The Opera Quarterly. 4 (1): 61–76. doi: 10.1093/oq/4.1.61.
External links
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| Type | Private opera school |
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| Established | 1934 |
| President | Scott Guzielek |
| Students | 22 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Official website |
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) is a private, post-baccalaureate opera school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2023, the AVA does not grant degrees, but rather Artist Diplomas to those who complete the full four-year course requirement. It is the only tuition-free institution in the world devoted solely to operatic training and performance. [1] The school was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden. [2]
Notable alumni include Lando Bartolini, [1] Harry Dworchak, [1] and Ruth Ann Swenson. [1] The institution maintains a Hall of Fame for Great American Opera Singers which The Opera Quarterly described as equivalent to the kammersänger title in Europe. [3]
References
- ^ a b c d Janet Berg (February 1995). "Academy of Vocal Arts Marks Anniversary With Opera Extravaganza". American Music Teacher. 44 (4). Music Teachers National Association: 4.
- ^ New York Times 2008 Archived August 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Jeannie Williams and Richard Shapp (Spring 1986). "A Singers' Roundtable We Are the Music-Makers". The Opera Quarterly. 4 (1): 61–76. doi: 10.1093/oq/4.1.61.
External links
39°56′53″N 75°10′25″W / 39.94793°N 75.17371°W
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