Schedule

Masterclass and Event Schedule

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How to Attend Classes

To ATTEND a masterclass, presentation, or Expo, participants must have either a Convention Attendee Pass or a Convention Plus 1 Pass. Once you have a pass, no additional registration is necessary to attend classes or events—simply show up. Competition participants receive a free Attendee Pass and do not need to register for one.
To SING in a masterclass, attendees can volunteer at the beginning of a class or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card for a specific class ($45/card; limit 3 per person).

Convention
Attendee Pass ($125)

For Singers to
Attend Classes

  • Access to ALL classes, Expo, and Concerts
  • Competition Participants receive a FREE Attendee Pass

Convention
Plus 1 Pass ($45)

For Parents/Teachers to
Attend Classes

  • Access to ALL classes, Expo, and Concerts
  • Purchase Online or at the Convention Registration Desk

Guaranteed
Singing Card ($45)

Required to
Sing in a Masterclass

  • Guaranteed 10-min singing spot
  • Limit 3 per participant
  • Pick up at Convention Registration Desk


Friday, May 24

Friday, 1:30 – 8:00 pm

CS Vocal Competition: First Round

Rooms: State Ballroom, Palm Court Ballroom
Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Register to Sing

 

Friday, 4:00 – 4:45 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.

Appcompanist Tutorial and Q&A (1)
(Presentation/Workshop)

Room: Rhode Island
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

 

Scholarships: If you are interested in a University Scholarship, visit the Expo Hall on Saturday or Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Fill out a yellow Scholarship Interest Card and give it to any school or program you are interested in. Cards are available at the Convention Registration Desk. Give out as many cards as you want. Scholarship winners will be announced on Monday, May 29 at 6:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom. View Available Scholarships

Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

McGill University Masterclass (1): The Whole Singer

Presenters: Tracy Smith Bessette and Stephen Hargreaves
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Eastman School of Music (1):
Training the Young Tenor, Bass and Baritone Voice

Presenter: Robert Swensen
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Boston University Masterclass (1): Latin-American Art Song

Presenter: David Guzman
Style & Level: Classical; University/Young Artist/Emerging Pro
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Walnut Hill School for the Arts Masterclass (1):
Pathways for Joyful, Healthy, Efficient Vocalism for Teen Singers

Presenter: Teresa Winner Blume
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; High School
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & Bio | Check Singing Availability

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Friday, 6:15 – 7:15 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Columbus State University Masterclass (1):
Cross-training your voice for musical theatre and classical singers!

Presenter: Joshua May
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Viterbo University Masterclass (1): Finding Your Own Voice

Presenter: Dan Johnson-Wilmot
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; High School
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Syracuse University Masterclass

Presenter: Janet Brown
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Texas Tech University Masterclass (1)

Presenters: Gregory Brookes, Alice Anne Light, Eric Stoklossa, and Jared Tehse
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Psychology of Singing (1): Conquering Stage Fright

Presenter: Jon Skidmore
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

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Friday, 7:30 – 8:30 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

University of Maryland Masterclass (1): Repertoire by Women Composers

Presenters: Teri Bickham
Style & Level: Classical/ All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

The Juilliard School Masterclass (1): Stocking Your Vocal Toolbox

Presenter: Elizabeth Bishop
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Temple University Masterclass (1)

Presenter: Christine Anderson
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Longy School of Music of Bard College Masterclass (1):
Resonance Strategies for Classical and MT

Presenter: Carol Mastrodomenico
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

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Scholarships: If you are interested in a University Scholarship, visit the Expo Hall on Saturday or Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Fill out a yellow Scholarship Interest Card and give it to any school or program you are interested in. Cards are available at the Convention Registration Desk. Give out as many cards as you want. Scholarship winners will be announced on Monday, May 29 at 6:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom. View Available Scholarships

 

 

Saturday, May 25

Saturday, 9:00 – 9:45 am

Appcompanist Tutorial and Q&A (2)
(Presentation/Workshop)

Room: Ballroom Salon 7
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

 

 

Saturday, 9:45 am – 10:45 am

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

University of Virginia Masterclass:
Making the Transition from Classical Singing to Jazz, Pop, Theater styles

Presenter: Stephanie Nakasian
Style & Level: Musical Theatre; All
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Florida State University Masterclass: Preparing for the College Audition

Presenter: Marcia Porter
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

University of Alabama

Presenter: Susan Williams
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Butler University Masterclass (1)

Presenter: Laura Storm
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

The Juilliard School (2): Admission Tips

Presenter: TBA
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; High School/University and Parents
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

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Saturday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

CS Vocal Competition: Second Round

Rooms: State Ballroom, East Ballroom, Palm Court Ballroom, Chinese Ballroom, District Ballroom
Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels

 

Saturday, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

New England Conservatory Masterclass (1): How to Audition Successfully

Presenter: Michael Meraw
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Lawrence Conservatory Masterclass

Presenter: Steven Paul Spears
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Fresno State University Masterclass: Developing an Engaging and Convincing Performance

Presenter: Maria Briggs
Style & Level: Classical; University/Young Artist/Emerging Pro
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Vanderbilt University Masterclass (1)

Presenter: Tyler Nelson
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

University of Memphis:
Reimagining the 24 Italian Songs and Arias

Presenter: Paulina Villarreal
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: Georgia
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

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Saturday, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Pepperdine University Masterclass (1): Acting Your 32 or 64 Bars

Presenter: Kelly Todd
Style & Level: Musical Theatre; High School
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

University of Houston Masterclass

Details and Registration TBA

Furman University Masterclass: College Auditions

Presenters: Grant Knox and Craig Price
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Texas Tech University Masterclass (2)

Presenters: Gregory Brookes, Alice Anne Light, Eric Stoklossa, and Jared Tehse
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

University of Miami Masterclass (1): Capturing that Elusive Legato

Presenter: Kim Josephson
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

AAMS Opera: Vocal Science, Health, and Advancing Career

Presenter: Mira Yang
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

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Saturday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm

College Expo Recruiting Fair
Exhibitor Hall Open –  Grand Ballroom

View List of Exhibitors

Participating Schools and Companies

The Juilliard School
Indiana Univ
Eastman School of Music
New England Conservatory
Manhattan School of Music
Florida State Univ
The Boston Conservatory at Berklee
USC Thornton School of Music
Baldwin Wallace Univ
Bard College Conservatory of Music
Boston Univ
Butler Univ
BYU
Carnegie Mellon Univ
Columbus State Univ
Converse Univ
Fresno State Univ
Furman Univ
George Mason Univ
Hartwick College
Ithaca College
Lawrence Univ
Longy School of Music
LSU
McGill Univ
Nazareth College
Oberlin Conservatory
Oklahoma City Univ
Rollins College
Rutgers Univ
Shenandoah Univ
Singer Savvy Academy
Syracuse Univ
Temple Univ
Texas Tech Univ
Univ of Alabama
Univ of Colorado
Univ of Houston
Univ of Maryland
Univ of Memphis
Univ of Miami
Univ of Virginia
Vanderbilt Univ
Viterbo Univ
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
William Lewis School of Opera
AIMS
Appcompanist
AMDA Conservatory of the Performing Arts
Art Songs Transpositions
Elizabeth Brother National Oratorio Competition
Bethesda Summer Music Festival
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts


 

Saturday, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

USC Thornton School of Music Masterclass

Presenter: Derrick Lawrence
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Converse University: Breath and Vowel

Presenter: Valerie MacPhail
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; High School/University
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Musical Theatre Masterclass with Ryan Saab (1): Audition Technique

Presenter: Ryan Saab, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Casting for RWS Global
Style & Level: Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Psychology of Singing (2): Finding Flow

Presenter: Jon Skidmore
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

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Saturday, 4:00 – 8:00 pm

CS Vocal Competition: Second Round

Rooms: Rooms: State Ballroom, East Ballroom, Palm Court Ballroom, Chinese Ballroom, District Ballroom
Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels

 

Saturday, 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Classical Voice Masterclass (1)

Presenter: Michael Hanley
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Viterbo University (2): Finding Your Own Voice

Presenter: Dan Johnson-Wilmot
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; High School
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Walnut Hill School for the Arts Masterclass (2):
Pathways for Joyful, Healthy, Efficient Vocalism for Teen Singers

Presenter: Teresa Winner Blume
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; High School
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & Bio | Check Singing Availability

Creating, Booking, & Performing a Cabaret

Presenter: Regina Zona, Singer Savvy Academy
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

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Saturday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Oklahoma City University Masterclass (1):
Conquering Fear in Performance: Practical Application

Presenter: Courtney Crouse
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Manhattan School of Music (1)

Details and Registration TBA

Eastman School of Music Masterclass (2)

Details and Registration TBA

Rutgers University: Presenting Yourself Singing

Presenter: Eduardo Chama
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Navigating Academic Waters: Panel Discussion for Parents
Stanford Olsen, Samuel Schultz, and other University Faculty and Admissions

Moderator: CS Editor Joanie Brittingham 
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theater; Parents and Teachers
Room: Rhode Island
Panel Discussion—No Singing Spots

Check Back for Additional Classes for this Time Block

Saturday, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

New England Conservatory of Music Masterclass (2)

Presenter: Bradley Williams
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Shenandoah University Masterclass

Details and Registration TBA

University of Maryland (2): Performing Mezzo and Soprano pants roles

Presenter: Delores Ziegler
Style & Level: Classical; University/Young Artist
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Temple University Masterclass (2)

Presenter: Christine Anderson
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts: Seven Secrets of the Working Actor

PresenterBryce Russell
Style & Level: Classical and Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

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Scholarships: If you are interested in a University Scholarship, visit the Expo Hall on Saturday or Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Fill out a yellow Scholarship Interest Card and give it to any school or program you are interested in. Cards are available at the Convention Registration Desk. Give out as many cards as you want. Scholarship winners will be announced on Monday, May 29 at 6:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom. View Available Scholarships

 

Sunday, May 26

Sunday, 9:45 am – 10:45 am

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

AMDA College of the Performing Arts Masterclass

Details and Registration TBA

Carnegie Mellon University Masterclass (1): The Collaborative Voice 

Presenter: Daniel Teadt and Ellen Rissinger
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: New Hampshire Room
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

University of Miami Masterclass (2): Fundamentals of Bel Canto Singing

Presenter: Robynne Redmon
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Manhattan School of Music (2)

Details and Registration TBA

The Juilliard School (3): Admission Tips

Presenter: TBA
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; High School/University and Parents
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

Check Back for Additional Classes for this Time Block

 

Sunday, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

CS Vocal Competition: Second Round

Rooms: State Ballroom, East Ballroom, Palm Court Ballroom, Chinese Ballroom, District Ballroom
Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels

 

Sunday, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Musical Theatre Masterclass with Darin Adams (1)

Presenter: Darin Adams
Style & Level: Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Butler University Masterclass (2): Preparing for Your College Audition

Presenter: Oliver Worthington
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Bach Festival Society of Winter Park National Oratorio Competition:
Discovering the Drama of the Oratorio Aria

Presenter: Mary Wilson
Style & Level: Classical; University/Young Artist/Emerging Pro
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

University of Colorado (1)

Details and Registration TBA

Psychology of Singing (3): Mindset Matters

Presenter: Jon Skidmore
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

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Sunday, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

McGill University (2): The Whole Singer

Presenters: Tracy Smith Bessette, Stephen Hargreaves
Style & Level: Classical; University
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Pepperdine University Masterclass (2):
Finding Authenticity in Your Performance through the Art of Interpretation

Presenter: Ida Nicolosi
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Jazz and the Great American Songbook

Presenter: Tish Oney
Style & Level: Musial Theatre; All Levels
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Oberlin Conservatory Masterclass: Developing the Classical Singer’s Skill Set

Presenter: Salvatore Champagne
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Inside the Industry Panel Discussion (1):
Stanford Olsen and Kirsten Arnold (Met Soprano)

Hear from professionals in the field about the most pressing issues you have as a singer, and how their experience and knowledge can shape your decisions. Bring your burning questions for a candid discussion with these incredible artists.

Moderator: CS Editor Joanie Brittingham 
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theater; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
Panel Discussion—No Singing Spots and No Registration Necessary

Check Back for Additional Classes for this Time Block

 

Sunday, 1:00 – 5:00 pm

College Expo Recruiting Fair
Exhibitor Hall Open –  Grand Ballroom

View List of Exhibitors

Participating Schools and Companies

The Juilliard School
Indiana Univ
Eastman School of Music
New England Conservatory
Manhattan School of Music
Florida State Univ
The Boston Conservatory at Berklee
USC Thornton School of Music
Baldwin Wallace Univ
Bard College Conservatory of Music
Boston Univ
Butler Univ
BYU
Carnegie Mellon Univ
Columbus State Univ
Converse Univ
Fresno State Univ
Furman Univ
George Mason Univ
Hartwick College
Ithaca College
Lawrence Univ
Longy School of Music
LSU
McGill Univ
Nazareth College
Oberlin Conservatory
Oklahoma City Univ
Rollins College
Rutgers Univ
Shenandoah Univ
Singer Savvy Academy
Syracuse Univ
Temple Univ
Texas Tech Univ
Univ of Alabama
Univ of Colorado
Univ of Houston
Univ of Maryland
Univ of Memphis
Univ of Miami
Univ of Virginia
Vanderbilt Univ
Viterbo Univ
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
William Lewis School of Opera
AIMS
Appcompanist
AMDA Conservatory of the Performing Arts
Art Songs Transpositions
Elizabeth Brother National Oratorio Competition
Bethesda Summer Music Festival
The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts


 

Sunday, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Classical Singer Magazine Masterclass:
Crossover Songs by Living Composers

Presenter: Joanie Brittingham, Editor of Classical Singer Magazine
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & Bio | Check Singing Availability

Musical Theatre Masterclass with Duncan Stewart (1): Audition Technique

Presenter: Duncan Stewart, Casting Director and Vice President of RWS Entertainment Group
Style & Level: Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Oratorio Solutions Masterclass

Presenter: Stanford Olsen
Style & Level: Classical; University/Young Artist/Emerging Pro
Room: Georgia
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

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Sunday, 4:30 – 8:00 pm

CS Vocal Competition: Second Round

Rooms: State Ballroom, East Ballroom, Palm Court Ballroom, Chinese Ballroom, District Ballroom
Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels

 


Sunday, 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Masterclass (2):
Making Connections: Voice and Alexander Technique

Presenter: Sara Goldstein
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Indiana University University Masterclass

Presenter: Jane Dutton
Style & Level: Classical; High School/University
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Vanderbilt University Masterclass (2):
From Technical Mastery to Artistic Freedom!

Presenter: Amy Jarman
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Louisiana State University Masterclass

Presenter: Sandra Moon
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & Bio | Check Singing Availability

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Sunday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available.

Met Masterclass with Helena Brown (1)

Presenter: Helena Brown
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Met Masterclass with Kirsten Arnold (1)

Presenter: Kirsten Arnold
Style & Level: Classical; University/Young Artist/Emerging Pro
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & Bio | Check Singing Availability

Navigating Academic Waters: Panel Discussion for Parents
Stanford Olsen, Samuel Schultz, and other University Faculty and Admissions

Moderator: CS Editor Joanie Brittingham 
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theater; Parents and Teachers
Room: Rhode Island
Panel Discussion—No Singing Spots

Check Back for Additional Classes for this Time Block

 

Sunday, 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

The Juilliard School Masterclass (2): Stocking Your Vocal Toolbox

Presenter: Elizabeth Bishop
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Boston University Masterclass (2): Calling All Coloraturas

Presenter: Alison Trainer
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Low-Voiced Masterclass Masterclass with Martin Fisher (1)

Presenter: Martin Fisher
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Carol Vaness Masterclass (2)

Presenter: Carol Vaness, IU Jacobs School of Music
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Pennsylvania
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Inside the Industry Panel Discussion (2):
Broadway/Musical Theatre with Ryan Saab and Duncan Stewart
Casting Directors of RWS Entertainment Group

Hear from professionals in the field about the most pressing issues you have as a singer, and how their experience and knowledge can shape your decisions. Bring your burning questions for a candid discussion with these incredible artists.

Moderator: CS Editor Joanie Brittingham 
Style & Level: Musical Theater; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
Panel Discussion—No Singing Spots and No Registration Necessary

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Monday, May 27

Monday, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

CS Vocal Competition: Semifinal Round

Rooms: Ballroom Salon 8, Nob Hill A, Salon 1, Salon 4, Salon 6
Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels

 

Monday, 9:45 am – 10:45 am

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Musical Theatre Masterclass with Darin Adams (2)

Presenter: Darin Adams
Style & Level: Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Met Masterclass with Kirsten Arnold (2)

Presenter: Kirsten Arnold
Style & Level: Classical; High School
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & Bio | Check Singing Availability

Crossover Masterclass with Martin Fisher (2)

Presenter: Martin Fisher
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; University/Young Artist/Emerging Pro
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Psychology of Singing (4): Imposter Syndrome—Who Me?

Presenter: Jon Skidmore
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
View Class Details & Bio | Presentation—No Singing Spots

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Monday, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available.

Longy School of Music Masterclass (2)

Details and Registration TBA

Met Masterclass with Helena Brown (2)

Presenter: Helena Brown
Style & Level: Classical; University/Young Artist/Emerging Pro
Room: New Hampshire
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Musical Theatre Masterclass with Duncan Stewart (2): Audition Technique

Presenter: Duncan Stewart, Casting Director and Vice President of RWS Entertainment Group
Style & Level: Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: New York
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Inside the Industry Panel Discussion (3):
Darin Adams (Appcompanist) and Martin Fisher (Broadway Singer)

Hear from professionals in the field about the most pressing issues you have as a singer, and how their experience and knowledge can shape your decisions. Bring your burning questions for a candid discussion with these incredible artists.

Moderator: CS Editor Joanie Brittingham 
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theater; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
Panel Discussion—No Singing Spots and No Registration Necessary

 

Monday, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

To ATTEND, make sure you have a Convention or Plus 1 Pass—no additional registration is necessary.
To SING in a class, volunteer at the start or purchase a Guaranteed Singing Card if available. ($45/card; limit 3 per person)

Carol Vaness Masterclass (2)

Presenter: Carol Vaness, IU Jacobs School of Music
Style & Level: Classical; All Levels
Room: Massachusetts
View Class Details & BioCheck Singing Availability

Musical Theatre Masterclass with Ryan Saab (2): Audition Technique

Presenter: Ryan Saab, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Casting for RWS Global
Style & Level: Musical Theatre; All Levels
Room: New York
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Inside the Industry Panel Discussion (4):
Helena Brown (Met Soprano) and Chris Cano (Director of Washington National Opera’s YAP)

Hear from professionals in the field about the most pressing issues you have as a singer, and how their experience and knowledge can shape your decisions. Bring your burning questions for a candid discussion with these incredible artists.

Moderator: CS Editor Joanie Brittingham 
Style & Level: Classical/Musical Theater; All Levels
Room: Rhode Island
Panel Discussion—No Singing Spots and No Registration Necessary

Check Back for Additional Classes for this Time Block

 

Monday, 3:00 – 7:00 pm

CS Vocal Competition: Final Round & Awards

Room: Grand Ballroom
Approximate Start Times – The next division will start immediately after the previous division’s final singer.

3:00 – 3:40 pm    Musical Theatre – High School (8 singers)
3:45 – 4:05 pm    Musical Theatre – University/Pre-Professional (5 singers)
4:10 – 4:50 pm    Classical – High School (8 singers)
4:55 – 5:20 pm    Classical – University (5 singers)
5:25 – 6:00 pm    Classical – Young Artist/Emerging Professional (5 singers)

6:00 – 6:25 pm    Scholarship Awards and Group Sing from Appcompanist
6:30 pm               Announce First, Second, and Third Place in each division

Purchase a Final Round ticket ($10)  

*Must have either a Final Round Ticket, an Attendee Pass, a Plus 1 Pass, or an Exhibitor Pass to attend. Final Round tickets are available online or at the Convention Registration Desk for $10.