Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute 2024: deadline March 1!

Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute At The Royal Conservatory’s TELUS Centre For Performance And Learning In Toronto, August 12 - 18, 2024: Applications Are Now Being Accepted

We are excited to announce that plans are well underway for what promises to be another successful Summer Institute. Our faculty returns to share their knowledge and experience with vocal and collaborative pianist students. The faculty includes Benjamin Butterfield, co-director/vocal coach; Dr. Melanie Turgeon, co-director; Andrea Ludwig, vocal coach; Steven Philcox, collaborative pianist; and Dr. Leanne Regehr, collaborative pianist. Click here to learn more about each faculty member.

Only eight vocal artists who wish to develop their classical singing skills while learning a rich and varied repertoire of Ukrainian art songs will be accepted.

Only one pianist who wishes to hone the skills required for a successful career as a collaborative pianist while exploring the rich style and context of Ukrainian art songs and their classical composers will also be accepted.

The UASP Summer Institute provides an opportunity to learn the fine points of dramatic singing from highly accomplished professionals eager to share their experiences in an informal setting. 

The Summer Institute culminates in the Artists in Performance concert in the Temerty Theatre on August 18, 2024. 

$975 CDN tuition includes a 7-day Institute, including practice rooms, pianos, one-on-one coaching, master classes, and course materials. Transportation to or within Toronto, accommodations, meals, insurance, and incidentals are not included.

DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2024

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TESTIMONIALS
“The opportunity to work alongside other developing artists with such a high-calibre faculty was an incredible experience. ”
— Andrew Skitko

“As a young vocalist, I have gained a sense of purpose in my own artistic journey.”   
— Katya Khartova

“I highly recommend the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute to all singers. The program provides the singer with an artistically enriching experience led by an inspiring and knowledgeable faculty, and emphasis is placed upon communicating with the audience.”
— Olenka Slywynska

The Ukrainian Art Song Project was established to record and publish a veritable anthology of over 1000 art songs by more than 26 of Ukraine’s greatest composers. Equally important is introducing Ukrainian art songs to international conservatories and Faculties of Music students. 

WHO CAN APPLY
Vocal artists and collaborative pianists (professional, emerging, upper-undergraduate, or graduate) are encouraged to audition for the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute, August 12-18, 2024. The application deadline is March 1, 2024.

Eight vocal participants who wish to develop their classical singing skills while learning a rich and varied repertoire of Ukrainian art songs will be accepted.

One pianist who wishes to hone the skills required for a successful career as a collaborative pianist while exploring the rich style and context of Ukrainian art songs and their classical composers will also be accepted.

REGISTRATION PROCESS
The registration and audition process takes place in several steps.

After your online registration and submission of all audition materials, the audition committee, consisting of multiple faculty members, will make their selections. You should receive a response within four weeks of the registration deadline.

VOCAL AUDITION MATERIAL
Applicants are invited to audition for the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute and are requested to submit the following:

• Completed Application Form.
• Current CV including general/musical education, professional experience, and any awards/recognition.
• Current headshot.
• Audio or video recording files or links to three contrasting pieces, at least one of which must be in a language other than English.
• Two letters of reference relating to the applicant's musical studies or career which must be submitted by the referees directly to the Admissions Committee at info@ukrainianartsong.com. Applicants are asked to send the email address to their referees.
• PDFs or scans of performance reviews, if applicable.
• Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee in the amount of $50.00 CDN.

Please assemble all material in a folder labelled with the applicant’s full name. Upon receipt of the application fee, prospective students will be sent a link to a Dropbox account to submit all the above audition materials.

COLLABORATIVE PIANIST AUDITION MATERIAL
Applicants are invited to audition for the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute and are requested to submit the following:

• Current CV including general/musical education, professional experience, and any awards/recognition.
• Current headshot.
• Audio or video recording files or links to: One solo piece. Two contrasting songs performed with a singer.
• Two letters of reference relating to the applicant's musical studies or career which must be submitted by the referees directly to the Admissions Committee at info@ukrainianartsong.com. Applicants are asked to send the email address to their referees;
• PDFs or scans of performance reviews, if applicable.
• Applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee in the amount of $50.00 CDN.

Please assemble all material in a folder labelled with the applicant’s full name. Upon receipt of the application fee, prospective students will be sent a link to a Dropbox account to submit all the above audition materials.

FEES AND ACCEPTANCE

• Tuition is $975.00 CDN per participant for the seven-day Institute, payable upon confirmation of acceptance.  
• The closing date for applications is March 1, 2024.
• Upon acceptance, a detailed invoice with the total cost will be emailed to you, and a non-refundable deposit of $525.00 CDN is to be paid within two weeks of acceptance to secure your spot.
• The balance of $450.00 CDN will be due by May 31, 2024. Failure to submit the balance may result in your spot being offered to someone on the waiting list.
• Tuition includes the use of practice rooms, pianos, and course materials.  It does not include transportation to or within Toronto, accommodations, meals, insurance, and incidentals.

PAYMENT

• All payments can be made online through our website. To apply, please use the link to our application form below. 

Student Application Fee — Ukrainian Art Song Project
https://ukrainianartsong.ca/summer-institute-application-fees/application-fee

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute applicants can seek funding from the list of other funding sources below.

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

Successful applicants will be required to arrange their own accommodations for the duration of the Institute.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• If you wish to cancel your participation, the following policy applies:
• The first payment of $525.00 is non-refundable. The second payment of $450.00 is refundable only if the Ukrainian Art Song Project is notified by email at least 30 days before the first day of the Institute, which is August 12, 2024.

CONTACT

For any other enquiries about the Summer Institute, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@ukrainianartsong.com