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Instrumentalists Vocal & Musical Theater Choral Singers

Instrumentalists Youth Program

World-class training and performances

Participants enrolled in Varna International Music Academy (VIMA) will receive in-depth music instruction from our expert faculty and will benefit from unparalleled performance opportunities alongside world-class master artists. The program will take place in Rome and in the beautiful Veneto region of Northern Italy.

Advanced youth instrumentalists are encouraged to apply for the full festival orchestra program. Applicants who pass the auditions process successfully will perform in the Festival Orchestra. The Festival Orchestra will feature internationally recognized artists from prestigious US orchestras, and renowned educational institutions. Participants will be assigned a position in the orchestra under the baton of Maestro Gregory Buchalter, of the Metropolitan Opera and under the tutelage of the lead master artists in the orchestra, in their respective section. Auditions are required for all positions. Participants in this program will also receive coaching and preparation for the chamber music recitals, under the tutelage of master artists.


JULY 3 – 17, 2024
(ARRIVE ON JULY 2 in Rome, DEPART ON JULY 18 from Venice)
TUITION: $990 PER WEEK (2-WEEK PROGRAM: $1980)
JULY 10 – 31, 2024
(ARRIVE ON JULY 9 in Rome, DEPART ON AUG 1 from Venice)
TUITION: $990 PER WEEK (3-WEEK PROGRAM: $2970)
JULY 3 – 31, 2024
(ARRIVE ON JULY 2 in Rome, DEPART ON AUG 1 from Venice)
TUITION: $990 PER WEEK (4-WEEK PROGRAM: $3960)

Instrumentalists Inclusions:

  • One 60-minute individual lesson per week with the master teachers
  • One 2-hour group sectional rehearsal per week, led by master principal players
  • Two-hour group Chamber music coaching – preparation for instrumental chamber recital
  • Master class led by world-class instrumentalists: Keys to Successful Preparation for Performances, sharing from their vast experience on the world stages.
  • Participation in a chamber student recital
  • Play in the festival orchestra – for advanced applicants who pass the auditions process successfully

Choral Singers Exclusions:

  • 3-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $890 per week.
  • 4-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $1090 per week.


Vocal & Musical Theater Youth Program

World-class training and performances

Participants enrolled in Varna International Music Academy (VIMA) will receive in-depth music instruction from our expert faculty and will benefit from unparalleled performance opportunities. The program will take place in the beautiful Veneto region of Northern Italy.

Participants accepted into the Youth Voice and Musical Theater Program will perform in the Broadway Revue under the instruction of Broadway pianist: Alex Lefevre, be featured in the Serenata Italiana voice recital, and participate in choreography classes and Musical Theatre Stage Auditions.

Advanced applicants are encouraged to apply for VIMA’s opera program and audition for roles in the program’s fully staged operas. To be considered, please submit a video audition, recommendation letter, and resume with your application form.


JULY 3 – 17, 2024
(Arrive on July 2, depart on July 18)
TUITION: $1090 PER WEEK (2-WEEK PROGRAM: $2180)
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

JULY 3 – 24, 2024
(Arrive on July 2, depart on July 25)
TUITION: $1090 PER WEEK (3-WEEK PROGRAM: $3270)
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Vocal and Musical Theater artist Inclusions:

  • Perform in the Broadway Revue under the instruction and directorship of Broadway pianist, Alex Lefevre.
  • Musical Theatre Stage Auditions
    A group class that covers audition cuts from a variety of musical theatre genres (Standards, Book Musicals, 1970s/80s/90s, Contemporary, and Pop/Rock).
  • Musical Theatre Repertoire (Private Sessions)
    Vocal coaching sessions to work on song interpretation to be performed in the Broadway Revue.
  • Musical Theatre Repertoire (Group Sessions)
    A group class for MT students to perform in front of their peers and receive feedback as a group.
  • Musical Theatre Scene Study
    A group class where students work in pairs on short scenes from the musical theatre canon transitioning into songs.
  • Song and Dance
    Students will learn the music to a dance number that will then be fully choreographed and performed in the Broadway Revue.
  • Ensemble Singing
    Students will work on a choral piece from the MT canon. The focus will be on sight-singing, voice-leading and harmony.
  • Dance Technique
    Choreographer-led classes (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip-Hop, etc.)
  • Perform in one voice recital – Serenata Italiana
  • Sing in the festival chorus
  • One 60-minute voice lesson per week
  • Music rehearsals with Alex Lefevre
  • Vocal masterclasses
  • Italian language classes
  • Masterclass in choreography, movement, stage techniques, stage combat
  • Eligible to observe staging, orchestral and all other opera training sessions

Vocal and Musical Theater Artist Exclusions:

  • 3-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $890 per week.
  • 4-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $1090 per week.


Choral Singers Youth Program

World-class training and performances

Varna International Music Academy (VIMA) offers rich and versatile choral ensemble training for youth, led by our Maestros and Choir Masters, in Summer 2024. Choral singers will be exposed to rich oratorio and opera repertoire. Join singers from throughout the country in the beautiful Veneto region of Northern Italy.

NOTE: Advanced applicants are encouraged to apply for featured and supporting roles in the academy’s fully staged operas, or Musical Theater Broadway Revue. To be considered, please submit a video audition, recommendation letter, and resume with your application form.


Requiem, Giuseppe Verdi
JULY 3 – 17, 2024
(Arrive on July 2, depart on July 18)
TUITION: $1090 PER WEEK (2-WEEK PROGRAM: $2180)

Conductor: Maestro Gregory Buchalter, Metropolitan Opera

Choral Singers Inclusions:

  • Perform in the chorus of Requiem, Giuseppe Verdi
  • Perform in one voice recital - Serenata Italiana (optional)
  • One 60-minute voice lesson per week
  • Italian language classes (optional)
  • Masterclass in movement, stage techniques, stage combat (optional)
  • Music theory / history classes
  • Fitness classes

Choral Singers Exclusions:

  • 3-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $890 per week.
  • 4-star hotel lodging (7-nights lodging in double occupancy), ground transportation (from the hotel to the conservatory once daily and to concerts), and two meals daily (breakfast and dinner): $1090 per week.