Vocal Studies

2025 Program Dates

Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 27, 2025

Chamber Music and SO MUCH MORE!

Open to classical singers at graduate and young artist levels who are interested in a focused and intense learning and performing experience.

Application Deadline: March 1

program description

Wintergreen Music invites four singers to the inspiring Blue Ridge Mountains to polish their portfolio under the guidance of Heather Johnson and additional voice faculty. Singers will participate in masterclasses, coaching sessions, private lessons, at least two performances, and seminars in professional development, networking, and more. They will also participate in chamber music and interdisciplinary project groups, and perform side-by-side with LEAD Co-op Faculty. Students are encouraged to bring opera, oratorio, and songbook repertoire to prepare an audition portfolio to impress.

STUDIES INCLUDE:

• Multiple masterclasses per week, including voice-specific and cross-disciplinary opportunities

• Daily coachings with Faculty

• One private lesson per week

• Practice time with collaborative pianists and/or vocal coach

• Instruction on vocal and mental health, the audition process, stage presence, and so much more

• Guidance and experience speaking from the stage

• Cross-disciplinary chamber music experience with LEAD student instrumentalists

• Study collaborative art song repertoire under the guidance of our world-renowned Faculty, with an emphasis on exploring leadership

• Various workshops such as: finances for musicians, working with composers, music business/entrepreneurship, mock auditions, fostering relationships with donors and supporters, and so much more

• Build a professional portfolio, including items such as recordings, resume, bios, and internet presence

• A collaborative evening of song, featuring LEAD voice students and faculty

• Custom workshops crafted by incoming students

Additional Highlights:

• Enrollment for active participants will be capped at four students, creating opportunities for conversation, camaraderie, and collegiality.

• Free access to nearly all Wintergreen Music Festival performances (a $900 value)

• Beautiful hiking trails, breathtaking overlooks, and free access to the Wintergreen Resort Fitness and Aquatics center

2025 FAculty

Application Requirements (for vocal studies)

1. Video recordings of at least two contrasting works demonstrating your best singing. Must include at least one selection in English and one in another language. Different eras and styles recommended. Applicants may upload files or provide a link during the application process.

2. Current performing resume, including repertoire list.

3. Contact information for one reference.

4. Video recording of yourself describing a meaningful leadership experience and why it impacted you. 2 minutes or less.

Visit https://app.getacceptd.com/wintergreen for more details.

APPLICATION DEADLINES & INFORMATION

Deadlines

• March 1: Application Deadline ($65 fee)

Acceptances

• Decisions regarding admission will be published by March 15 via email from the Acceptd application portal.

FEES

• Application:

  • $65 on or before March 1

• Tuition:

  • $200 non-refundable deposit (Tuition is FREE!) This fee helps to cover admission to the aquatics center, admission to all Festival events, a Festival t-shirt, transportation from and to the Charlottesville airport, train station, or bus terminal, a meal at a local restaurant, and additional meals and/or afternoon socials with the Wintergreen Music community.

• Room & Board:

  • Students will be responsible for securing their own housing accommodations and food for the duration of the program. A list of local AirB&B and VRBO will be provided upon acceptance and transportation to local grocery stores will be provided. 

Please visit our Applications and Fees page for more information.

Financial Need

Other than the $200 non-refundable deposit, tuition is free for students! If you need additional assistance to help cover the cost of housing, please contact our Education Coordinator, Brenna Wiinanen at education@wintergreenmusic.org to request more information.

CONTACT

For questions or more information, please contact Education Coordinator Brenna Wiinanen (education@wintergreenmusic.org).

*details subject to change