{"id":6957,"date":"2022-06-29T11:36:17","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T15:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=6957"},"modified":"2023-10-03T13:14:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:14:28","slug":"yavp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/tanglewood\/program\/yavp\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Artists Vocal Program"},"content":{"rendered":"July 7 – August 17, 2024<\/h3>\nAges 14 – 19*<\/h5>\n
The six-week Young Artists Vocal Program (YAVP), under the direction of Penelope Bitzas<\/a>, BU Associate Professor of Music, nurtures and encourages the development of gifted young singers who wish to pursue professional studies and performance. The intensive and comprehensive curriculum is based on a conservatory model of training: one that develops all the essentials for healthy vocal technique, sensitive and informed musicianship, and convincing performance.<\/p>\n\n- Individual lessons and coachings to focus on technique, interpretation, and musicianship<\/li>\n
- Academic classes through the lens of a singer\u00a0in diction and IPA, music theory, music history, movement\/acting, and performance skills<\/li>\n
- Masterclasses\u00a0and guest lectures<\/li>\n
- College and career prep seminars aimed at building portfolios, preparing for auditions, and other skills necessary to excel in the field<\/li>\n
- Electives in health and wellness and more<\/li>\n
- Performance opportunities<\/li>\n
- Boston University transferable course credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n