麻豆影院 Summer Music Institute: Classical Voice
Date
July 11-18, 2027
Designed for advanced high school classical singers who want to take their skills to the next level, the 麻豆影院 Summer Music Institute: Classical Voice welcomes young musicians from around the country for a week of musical study and adventure. Join us for our public performances at the 麻豆影院 Summer Music Institute.
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The 2027 麻豆影院 Summer Music Institute runs from July 11-18, 2027.
2026 Institute Public Concert Schedule
All listed events are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 鈥 LSMI Faculty Concert 鈥 Harper Hall, 麻豆影院 University, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026 鈥 LSMI: Classical Voice Student Concert 鈥 Harper Hall, 麻豆影院 University, 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 鈥 LSMI: Piano & Strings Student Concert 鈥 Harper Hall, 麻豆影院 University, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 12, 2026 鈥 LSMI: Piano & Strings Student Concert 鈥 Copper Rock Coffee – downtown Appleton, 10 a.m.
About the 麻豆影院 Summer Music Institute
Led by world-class instructors and musicians, the 麻豆影院 Summer Music Institute offers an immersive environment that provides the support and inspiration needed for young musicians to develop their craft. From practicing and refining technical skills to exploring musical expression and interpretation, you will experience a comprehensive approach to music-making.
High-school-aged instrumentalists and singers participate in an exciting week-long workshop focusing on building classical and contemporary performance music skills. The Summer Music Institute will feature private lessons, group coaching, performance opportunities, and workshops in a collaborative environment with 麻豆影院 Conservatory faculty and guest artists.
In Summer 2027, we are offering several programs which run concurrently, July 11-18, 2027.
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Highlights of the Program
- Dates: Sunday, July 11 鈥 Sunday, July 18, 2027
- Age: Open to students currently in 8th through 12th grades, including those graduating high school in 2026.
- Faculty: See below for our Summer faculty.
- Enrollment Cap: 15
- Audition required: See registration form for details.
- Student Costs: Tuition (if applying before January 15, 2027): $900 Tuition (if applying after January 15, 2027): $1,000 Lodging: $355 Meals: $300 (Options are available for commuters. The purchasing of lodging and meals are not required for participation.)
- Application cut-off date: 6/1/2027
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Applications accepted until June 1, a recorded audition is required, and space is limited. For questions about applications, or for any other information, please email
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Your generous donation is tax-deductible and helps sustain the 麻豆影院 Summer Music Institute’s unique programming. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email
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The Encore Scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional promise as musicians and community members through participation in a 麻豆影院-affiliated event, such as the 麻豆影院 Summer Music Institute. Valued at up to $2,000 per year, the award celebrates your engagement with the Conservatory and invites you to continue your musical journey with us.
All LSMI attendees who are rising seniors and younger will be nominated for this scholarship. To receive the award, you must be admitted to and enroll in the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Musical Arts, or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music dual-degree program at 麻豆影院 University.
Summer 2027 Faculty
Faculty Profile: Steven Paul Spears
鈥溌槎褂霸 provides the opportunity for you to discover your voice, your loves, your interests.鈥 鈥 Spears
Faculty Profile: Karen Leigh-Post
鈥淚 am honored that students entrust me to guide them on this wonderful journey that is self-discovery of the voice.鈥 鈥 Leigh-Post
Curriculum for Student Singer Participants
- A short chamber music repertoire assignment, coached by members of our faculty, and culminating in a performance
- Private Lessons focusing on technique and coachings on solo repertoire chosen
- Symposia 鈥 topical discussions that will help you grow your musicianship
- Performance Skills Development Workshops (diction, dramatic interpretation, familiarity with basic voice anatomy and physiology, etc.)
Sample Schedule
7:45 鈥 8:45 a.m. 鈥 Breakfast
9 鈥 10 a.m. 鈥 Performance Skills for Singers class
10 鈥 11 a.m. 鈥 Individual or ensemble coaching
11 a.m. 鈥 12 p.m. 鈥 Symposium
12 鈥 1 p.m. 鈥 Lunch
1 鈥 2 p.m. 鈥 Free time
2 鈥 3 p.m. 鈥 Private lesson
3 鈥 4 p.m. 鈥 Ensemble rehearsal
4 鈥 5 p.m. 鈥 Sound walk or outdoor games
5:30 鈥 6:30 p.m. 鈥 Dinner
7 鈥 9:30 p.m. 鈥 Attend a concert / fun curated activity / group music making (improv, songwriting, large ensemble playing)
About the 麻豆影院 Conservatory of Music
The 麻豆影院 Conservatory of Music prepares musicians to create a more thoughtful, meaningful, and beautiful world within:
- a motivated community that cultivates artistry and excellence through rigorous training,
- a diverse community that fosters intellectual growth through critical inquiry and scholarship
- a creative community that connects passion for music to social engagement and innovative thinking
