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  • SVS Summer Music Institute

    June 23–27, 2026, St Vladimir's Seminary

  • Pre-Institute Conducting Intensive

    with Juliana Hughes, June 22-23, 2026

  • St Vladimir’s Seminary is excited to announce the return of the Summer Music Institute, to be held on campus from June 23–27, 2026, with Pre-Institute Conducting Intensive June 22–23.

    This year’s Institute will celebrate and explore the planting, cultivation, and flourishing of Orthodox musical traditions in North America, and the musicians who laid the groundwork for the English language liturgical singing of today. Teachers and experts including Alexander Lingas, Vladimir Morosan, Photini Downie Robinson, Juliana Woodill, and Alice Hughes will lead courses of study on vocal technique and choral conducting, as well as advanced seminars on Orthodox music. Come worship, build skills, and enjoy fellowship together!


    The Institute proper will begin in the evening of Tuesday, June 23 and conclude on Saturday, June 27. Instruction at the Institute will focus on general musicianship skills, with tracks being offered for musicians of all skill levels. Three Keynote presentations will explore our theme of the planting Orthodox liturgical music in the English language. 

    Within this form, you will have the option to choose either the Pre-Institute Intensive (June 22-23), the Summer Music Institute itself (June 23-27), or both events for a total of 6 days (June 22-27). There is also an option to virtually audit the Summer Music Institute (June 23-27).

     

    • Institute registration 

    • The Pre-Institute Intensive will have limited enrollment, in order to maximize personal feedback. If registering for the Pre-Institute Intensiveyou will be asked to submit some additional materials

      The Institute proper will begin with dinner and a keynote lecture on the evening of Tuesday, June 23. You will choose a track: Vocal Technique, Conducting or the Advance Seminar; all participants will participate in a musicianship course at their self-selected level.

      Virtual auditors will be able to attend keynote lectures, rehearsals, and one of the musicianship classes online via livestream. The chapel services will also be livestreamed.

    • Lodging and meals 

    • Hotels and Lodging

      We have rooms reserved at a special rate at two nearby hotels.

      We have a block of 25 rooms reserved at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites, 559 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY 10710. Phone: 914-963-3200

      If calling, mention the code SMI and Diaconal Vocations Program for a special rate of $149 per night. If booking online, use this link:  

      https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/lgaywhx-sdp-3227f4d2-022e-46ee-9060-351249e42a08/

      Hampton Inn provides a shuttle service to and from the Seminary for those needing transportation.

      We also have a block of 20 rooms reserved at SpringHill Suites at a rate of $149 per night. To book online, use this link:

      https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1678213969208&key=GRP

       

      Airports and transportation

      Airports near St Vladimirs Seminary:

      Westchester County Airport
      LaGuardia Airport
      John F. Kennedy International Airport
      Newark Liberty International Airport

      The two most convenient airports to St Vladimir's Seminary are LaGuardia (LGA) and Westchester County (HPN). An app-based car service (like Uber or Lyft) from LaGuardia to the Seminary usually costs $40-$70 for a one-way trip.


      St Vladimir's Seminary is located at 575 Scarsdale Road, Yonkers, NY 10707. Some map and GPS programs may prefer "Tuckahoe" as the city name.

    • Meals at the Institute

      Meals will be provided on-campus, including continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Please note that the Institute occurs during the Apostles' Fast this year, and all meals will be fasting.

      All meals are included in registration price.

      Meals for the pre-Institute intensive will cost $60. Meals for the Institute will cost $105.

       

    • Financial aid 

    • We have a limited amount of financial assistance we can offer to in-person applicants for the Summer Music Institute (June 20–24). Please email musicinstitute@svots.edu for information.

    • Cancellation and refund policy 

    • In order to make the Institute available to everyone, we have the following cancellation and refund policy:

       

      Until June 5 at 11:59pm (New York time), you can receive a 50% refund.

      From June 6 to June 11 at 11:59pm (New York time), you can receive a 30% refund.

      From June 12 onward, no refunds are available. 

    • Payment 

    • Payments are processed through credit card or Paypal. You may pay using an existing PayPal account, or any major credit or debit card.

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