2026 EVA Summer Institute Application

2026 Summer Institute Application - Conductor Track
Elevate Vocal Arts' Summer Institute is a five-week summer program designed for emerging Vocal Arts Apprentices from May 18th to June 21st, 2026.

For the 2026 Summer Institute, we are piloting a new program track - a conductor track. Individuals pursuing conducting in their career aspirations can hone not only their vocal artistry, but receive specialized training and support in conducting. This track will require apprentices to engage in the program as a vocal artist with the addition of opportunties for conducting coaching and leading ensembles. This track will be limited to 3 Conductor Apprentices. Applicants interested in the conducting track need only apply via this application.

Weeks 1-4 will constitute a part-time, hybrid curriculum of study and lessons. Week 5 is a full-time, in-person program held at Bethany Beach, Delaware. Accepted apprentices will receive a $1,200 stipend for their participation. Yes, your artistry is real work! To learn more about the program visit elevatevocalarts.org/summer-institute. APPLICATION DEADLINE- March 20, 2026 11:59 PM

Requirements for the full application can be reviewed here.
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Area(s) of Study/Interest (list multiple, if applicable)*
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Please review the schedule outline for Summer Institute 2026 at elevatevocalarts.org/summer-institute.
I have reviewed the schedule outline and I am able to commit to the full 4-week virtual program (May 18 - June 12, 2026)*

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I have reviewed the schedule outline and I am able to commit to the full in-person residency (June 13 - June 21, 2026)*

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I understand that if selected, I will engage in the program as a Conductor Apprentice and as a Vocal Artist.*

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If not selected to be a Conductor Apprentice, I would like to be considered for a Vocal Artist Apprentice.*

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Material Submission
Interested candidates are required to submit a resumé, cover letter, four (4) audition video recordings as well as an optional fifth recording, and a list of prepared repertoire.

For your resume:
Your resume should include all relevant education, work, and performance experience and be limited to two (2) pages.

For your cover letter:
We want to know more about who you are and your aspirations! Your cover letter should explain how your participation in Summer Institute will help you achieve your career goals and be limited to one (1) page.

For your list of prepared repertoire:
Conducting: Please provide a list of choral works that you have worked on in rehearsal and/or performance in conducting experience including title and composer/arranger in for each piece. This list does not need to be extensive. We would like to have a sense of the type of repertoire you have worked on.

Vocal: Please provide a list of pieces you have in your repertoire from your vocal performance experience. Your list may include, but is not limited to the following: art songs and arias, oratorio, musical theater, spirituals, solos from concert works such as a Mozart's Requiem and Mendelssohn's Elijah or others, and solos from any genre of music. This list does not need to be extensive. We would like to have a sense of what you have prepared for solo vocal repertoire.

For your recordings, please submit the following:
1. Conducting rehearsal footage (this can be any footage of you leading the rehearsal of a piece; 10-15 minutes in length, conductor view requested).
2. Conducting performance footage (this can be any footage of you leading and ensemble in performance; conductor view requested).
3. Singing a song from the African Diaspora (including, but not limited to Gospel, Spiritual, Jazz, R&B, etc.).
4. Singing a contrasting piece (musical theater, Western and traditional art songs, and arias are welcome).
5. Submit one additional video of either conducting or singing that represents you fully in your element. This selection should highlight a style, genre, piece, or musical practice that feels like your personal “jam”—something that reflects who you are as an artist and musician and showcases work you are especially proud of. There are no genre restrictions for this submission.This submission is optional.
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What barriers have you faced in accessing arts education and training? (optional) You can either answer this question in the text box below OR if you would like to submit a recording of your answer, you can upload one via the video/audio upload below the text box. You do not need to answer in the box and provide a video. One or the other is all that we ask if you choose to answer this question.
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2026 Summer Institute Application - Conductor Track

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