I had posted this on the CC/Musical Theater board, buried in a thread, but thought it would be useful information for any VP majors on this board - I was “clicking around” today, and stopped by the website for Christopher Newport University’s Torggler Summer Vocal Institute. Right on the front page was:
" Ten student spaces just added! Application deadline is June 5.
The Torggler Summer Vocal Institute is a two-week residential program at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia. As a participant in the Torggler Summer Vocal Institute (TSVI) you will explore the many styles and repertoires of vocal music, connect with the finest vocal artists and teachers, and discover your talent and interests in the vocal arts.Your time at the Institute will be filled with lessons, masterclasses, workshops and performances designed to help you reach your fullest potential and to shape your future as a vocal artist. "
I couldn’t find more specific info on the website, but from past experience of looking into this program (I live very close to CNU), the program is open to high school and college students. The guests/faculty/featured artists this year are quite impressive, and if you/your child is a rising HS senior, this might be a gold-mine of a program to attend:
Bobby McFerrin, Ten-time Grammy winner and a cappella performer extraordinaire
Kelli O’Hara, 2015 Tony nominee for “The King and I”
Lawrence Brownlee-The most in-demand American tenor in the world in the bel canto repertoire
Straight No Chaser- Powerhouse a cappella group
Heather Parcells- Dancer, Singer, “Broadway Doll”
Gary Kline- Professor of Musical Theater, Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama
Tim Noble- Distinguished Professor of Music (Voice), Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music
Costanza Curraro- Chancellor’s Professor of Music (Voice), Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music
Ray Fellman- Associate Professor of Musical Theatre, Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music
It’s a 2-week program, and affordable:
July 5-19, 2015
The cost for residential students is $2,500. This includes:
14 nights of lodging (double occupancy, CNU residence hall)
28 meals
All masterclasses
All workshops
Tickets to all concerts and recitals
Professional video of student recitals
For day students, the cost is $1,750. This includes:
Opening and closing dinner receptions
All masterclasses
All workshops
Tickets to all concerts and recitals
Professional video of student recitals
Additional optional meals may be purchased in advance (breakfast $7, lunch $11, dinner $12)
More info:
As an enrolled student, you will participate in the following workshops and clinics:
Acting for the Singer
Opera, Musical Theater, Recital
Dance / Movement Techniques
Stage Combat
Vocal Health and Hygiene
Physiology of the voice
Alexander Technique
Obtaining Artist Management
Audition Techniques for Opera
Audition Techniques for Music Theater
Stage Movement
Guest Artist Question and Answer Sessions
Character Development
Cabaret Techniques
As a local to CNU-- This program is outstanding! I hope someone here at CC takes advantage of this. If so-- please post your experience later this summer. Happy to “pay it forward.”
