Academy_of_Vocal_Arts

Academy of Vocal Arts

Academy of Vocal Arts

Music school in Philadelphia, USA

The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) is a private, post-baccalaureate opera school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2023, the AVA does not grant degrees, but rather Artist Diplomas to those who complete the full four-year course requirement. It is the only tuition-free institution in the world devoted solely to operatic training and performance.[1] The school was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden.[2]

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The Academy of Vocal Arts as seen from Spruce Street

Notable alumni include Lando Bartolini,[1] Harry Dworchak,[1] and Ruth Ann Swenson.[1] The institution maintains a Hall of Fame for Great American Opera Singers which The Opera Quarterly described as equivalent to the kammersänger title in Europe.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    Janet Berg (February 1995). "Academy of Vocal Arts Marks Anniversary With Opera Extravaganza". American Music Teacher. 44 (4). Music Teachers National Association: 4.
  2. [2]
    New York Times 2008 Archived August 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. [3]
    Jeannie Williams and Richard Shapp (Spring 1986). "A Singers' Roundtable We Are the Music-Makers". The Opera Quarterly. 4 (1): 61–76. doi:10.1093/oq/4.1.61.

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