Academy of Vocal Arts

Academy of Vocal Arts
TypePrivate opera school
Established1934
PresidentScott Guzielek
Students22
Location
Philadelphia
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
CampusUrban
WebsiteOfficial website
The Academy of Vocal Arts as seen from Spruce Street

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. AVA is a tuition-free institution devoted solely to operatic training and performance.[1] The school was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden.[2]

Some notable alumni include Lando Bartolini,[1] Ruth Ann Swenson[1] and Joyce DiDonato.[3] 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.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Janet Berg (February 1995). "Academy of Vocal Arts Marks Anniversary With Opera Extravaganza". American Music Teacher. 44 (4). Music Teachers National Association: 4.
  2. ^ New York Times 2008 Archived August 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "About Joyce DiDonato". www.johnpierce.us. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
  4. ^ 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.

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