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Type | Private opera school |
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Established | 1934 |
President | Scott Guzielek |
Students | 22 |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Urban |
Website | Official website |
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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]
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
[edit]- ^ a b c d Janet Berg (February 1995). "Academy of Vocal Arts Marks Anniversary With Opera Extravaganza". American Music Teacher. 44 (4). Music Teachers National Association: 4.
- ^ New York Times 2008 Archived August 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 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.