Winter coats? No thanks: Colchagua Vocal Institute 2026!
Colchagua Vocal Institute
January 4–12, 2026 • Colchagua Valley, Chile
The Colchagua Vocal Institute is more than a program — it is a retreat for the artist and the human behind the voice. Over nine days, 15 singers and 2 pianists will live and train in community at historic Centro Mariápolis, nestled in Chile’s world-renowned wine country.
Each day balances lessons, coachings, and masterclasses with music therapy, workshops, and time for reflection. Participants also enjoy a vineyard and museum visit, morning wellness sessions, and evening gatherings that root artistry in culture and community.
All-inclusive tuition covers: lodging in a historic residence, three daily meals, local airport transfers, curated cultural excursions, and full use of retreat facilities, from meditation paths to rehearsal spaces. The week culminates in a public concert at Parroquia Santa Cruz, livestreamed worldwide and recorded in HD.
Faculty highlights:
• Dr. José Miguel Santelices — General & Artistic Director | Chilean-American Tenor, Faculty at the University of North Texas and Tarrant County College
• Dr. Alba Franco-Cancél — Vocologist-In-Residence | Puerto Rican Soprano, Director of Vocal Studies at the Puerto Rico Conservatory
• Dr. David Córdoba-Hernández — Piano Faculty & Vocal Coach | Colombian Pianist, Faculty at the University of Memphis, Specialist in Latin American Repertoire
• Steven Franco-Santiago, MA, MT-BC — Wellness Artist-in-Residence | Puerto Rican Music Therapist with expertise in clinical practice and vocal health
• Dr. Marco Guzmán — Guest Faculty | Chilean Voice Scientist and Vocologist, Universidad de los Andes, International Authority in Vocology
• Francisca Fernández — Guest Faculty | Chilean Psychologist and Flutist, Founder of unanuevaflauta®, Specialist in Performance Psychology
• Gonzalo S imonetti — Guest Faculty | Chilean Baritone, Professor at Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Leader of the Antología de la Canción de Arte Chilena Project
• Rosa Vergara Marshall — Guest Faculty | Chilean Pianist, Founder of Fundación Factoría Musical, Specialist in Latin American Piano and Vocal Repertoire
• Álvaro Bravo Martínez — Guest Faculty | Chilean Musicologist, Researcher of Chilean and Latin American Art Song
Tuition: Singers $1750 • Pianists $1250 (all-inclusive). Scholarships available.
Deadlines: Early Action — October 19, 2025 (For Full Consideration)
Final Deadline — November 15, 2025
Refine your voice, renew your spirit, and join a community dedicated to growth and connection.
? Learn more and apply: santelicesfoundation.org/colchagua-vocal-institute
