The Vocal Academy provides an enriching environment where young musicians can focus intensely and creatively to further their musical and theatrical skills and continue to develop their vocal health, technique, and performance abilities. Participants will interact with SFCM voice faculty through private lessons, group classes, coaching with pianists, master classes, small ensembles, movement classes, diction work, and two final concerts. Although the Academy is primarily a classically based program, employing classical singing technique to support the healthiest approach to all styles of singing, applicants with a range of musical interests are encouraged to apply.

As a student, you will:

1. Experience private lessons with SFCM voice faculty.
2. Have two professionally recorded concerts featuring all participants in both solo and ensemble numbers for future use.
3. Experience the energy of SF’s arts district and Hayes Valley.
4. Have daily classes in practical stage training along with emotional and mental preparation strategies.
5. Have the chance to perform in a masterclass with a voice, drama or coaching faculty member.

Ages: 14-18
When: Sunday July 13, 2025 - Saturday July 19, 2025
Application Fee: $50
Tuition: $1150
Housing & Dining:
    Shared Bedroom: $990
    Single Bedroom: $1390
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

Admissions:
The Vocal Academy is designed for currently enrolled High school students (ages 14+) of all levels of vocal training and with the potential to pursue serious musical studies.

Interested students should complete the online application and submit an audition video including the following:

1. Introduction - State your name, age, what you'd like to get out of your participation the Vocal Academy.
2. Two (2) solos of your choice (one may be musical theater). Accompaniment may be either live or pre-recorded.

Sample Daily Schedule

8:00 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Movement classes
11:45 AM Lunch
12:20 PM Lessons / Vocal Coachings / Individual Practice and Research
3:15 PM Staging Rehearsal for final concert
5:00 PM Masterclass with SFCM faculty 
6:30 PM Dinner
7:30 PM Special Event/Group Activity

Faculty

Richard Cox
Lester Lynch
Susanne Mentzer
Matthew Worth
Catherine Cook
Rhoslyn Jones 
César Ulloa
Heather Matthews
Kelley O'Connor, guest artist

Contact

fhzzre@fspz.rqhude.mcfs@remmus