Contemporary Vocal Performance 2025 applications will open in November!

Dates: July 18 – August 1, 2025

Location: Baldwin Wallace University, Ohio

Tuition: $4,500

Room & Board: $1,550

*Need-based scholarship is available for tuition and application fee. Contact us at programs@artsbridge.com to learn more. Students must be at least 15 years old to participate.

Course Descriptions

*Please note that the following are sample course descriptions. Final course descriptions will be provided to students in the spring.

Living in the Lyric: Interpreting the lyrics and conveying powerful stories through emotional connection and vulnerability is paramount to presenting a moving performance. Participants will explore techniques for digging deep into the meaning behind songs, learning how to express their emotions authentically while captivating their audience. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of personal storytelling and creating an intimate atmosphere in contemporary performance. Participants will have the opportunity to receive immediate feedback, fostering growth and confidence in sharing their unique interpretations. This nurturing environment encourages each participant to embrace their individuality and connect with others through the universal language of music and their own human experience. 

Foundations of Singing: Singing is a complex coordinated event, the combined effect of the skeletal, respiratory, phonatory, articulatory, and resonator systems working together. Having knowledge of the basics of voice production gives singers necessary and useful tools for voice development and successful practicing. Each day we will discuss and experience a different system of singing to give you a physiological understanding of your voice. 

Pop/Rock Workshop: Get ready to rock! Participants will work on personal song selections across pop and rock styles, honing their vocal techniques while exploring unique styles and interpretations. This workshop encourages creativity and self-expression, allowing each singer to infuse their personality into every performance. Whether you’re looking to refine your skills or simply want to enjoy singing with others, “Pop/Rock Workshop” offers a supportive environment to shine and grow as an artist. 

Audition Techniques: What sort of impression do I make in an audition setting and why? What is the best repertoire for me to present in an audition? How can I prepare to audition well and experience auditioning as an enjoyable performance? This course will provide you with feedback on every aspect of your audition and help you create the audition you want to give. 

Voice Lessons/Coachings: How can I better understand my voice and how it works? How can I bring to life what I see on the score as well as the musical ideas that are in my head? One on one time with a trusted voice teacher or coach is key to discovering both the voice and the performer behind it. All program participants receive three voice lessons and two individual repertoire coachings during their time in residence.