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Program snapshot

Admissions
Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required
Audition format
In-Person Only

Training
Voice teachers Teresa Buchholz, Lucy Fitz Gibbon, and Rufus Muller
Vocal coaching from Erika Switzer and David Sytkowski
Weekly private voice lessons throughout the program
Individual vocal coaching beginning in third year
Diction for Singers covering Italian, French, English, and German
Alexander Technique for musicians
Vocal Pedagogy course for aspiring teachers
Performance & Productions
Fully staged Opera Workshop with orchestra at the Fisher Center
Song Class exploring art song performance
Bard Baroque Ensemble and Chamber Singers
At least three required recitals (two on-campus, one off-campus)
Degree Flexibility
Five-year double-degree program: BM in Vocal Performance and BA in a field other than music
Fully integrated in the intellectual and social life of the College

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