University of Michigan Vocal Arts Institute

July 24 – July 30, 2022

The MPulse Vocal Arts Institute is a one-week program that offers a comprehensive introduction to studying vocal music at the collegiate level. Students will engage in group and individual lessons, choral ensemble singing, in addition to sessions on diction, vocal pedagogy, music theory, and conducting classes. Students will also receive introductions to related topics such as Alexander technique, Dalcroze, fitness for singers, and much more! Finally, students will participate in sessions on how to prepare collegiate prescreening recordings, tips and best practices for college admissions, and career options in the vocal arts.

Students particularly interested in solo repertoire can apply for the MPulse Vocal Arts Institute Solo Voice Track. The VAI Solo Voice Track is in addition to the MPulse Vocal Arts Institute Core Curriculum and offers students the chance to perform in daily masterclasses on topics such as opera, oratorio, African American art song, and Lieder and to present varied repertoire in VAI concerts. Students interested in the Solo Voice Track should review additional audition requirements in the sections below.

The 2022 MPulse Vocal Arts Institute will resume in-person on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus.

(UPDATED 4/4/22) NOTE: Students participating in MPulse 2022 will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. View the updated MPulse COVID-19 vaccination policy.

NOTE: Students participating in MPulse 2022 will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Full details on the MPulse COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Institute Dates: July 24 – July 30, 2022

Institute Tuition: *$1,700

Institute Tuition w/ Solo Voice Track: *$2,300

*Tuition for the MPulse Vocal Arts Institute covers all instructional classes and events as well as room and board.

Priority Application Deadline: March 1, 2022 (for both the solo track and core program)

Priority Admissions Notification: April 4, 2022 (approx.)

Final Application Deadline: April 15, 2022 – Final Application Deadline extended to June 1, 2022.**

Non-Priority Admissions Notification: Rolling

** Submissions received after the priority deadline but before (or on) June 1, 2022, will be reviewed for consideration if openings remain.

See website to apply.