Application
All students are required to submit an application, resume and headshot, and short audition video. The audition video should include either an art song, musical theatre piece or aria which the student feels highlights their strengths and vocal abilities. Please note that the fee is due at the time of submission and must be received no later than November 1, 2025, which is also the final deadline for applications.
Tuition & Fees
Full tuition for the 3 week summer intensive is $3500 per student, which includes instruction and housing only. TRAVEL IS NOT INCLUDED.
Final date for application is November 1, 2025. Payment plans are available, however, tuition must be paid in full by February 1, 2026.
Full tuition for the Language, Culture and Cuisine Program is $3,000.00.
The final enrollment date for this program is November 1, 2025. Payment plans are available, however, tuition must be paid in full by February 1, 2026.
ANY STUDENT UNDER THE AGE OF 18 WILL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ADULT GUARDIAN PRESENT FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROGRAM.
Payment Plans
The $50.00 application fee is due upon submission of application. ALL FEES ARE NON - REFUNDABLE. This is due to the policies of the venue and requirements to secure the housing for the program
SVMPA Summer Vocal Music Program in Abruzzo
Vocal Program ONLY
Daily Schedule:
7:00 am to 8:4 5am
Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:00am
Movement Class—-Dance Class-Nkrumah Gatling-Instructor MTWTHF
10:15 am to 11:00 am
Full Immersion Italian language instruction-Section 1 - Jennifer Bruna Nazzari - Instructor MTWTH
11:15 am to Noon
Full Immersion Italian language instruction - Section 2 - Jennifer Bruna Nazzari - Instructor MTWTHF
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Italian Diction for Singers - Michael Nim and Pamela Casella - Instructors MTWTHF
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Enjoy Lido activities, LUNCH and 2 Practice rooms will be available
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Voice Lessons and Coaching ALL FACULTY WILL BE AVAILABLE
Each student will receive three - 1 hour voice lessons and coaching per week with various faculty and on various genres of voice. Ex: Opera, art song, traditional musical theatre and contemporary musical theatre and contemporary song
ALL Instructors will be available
*Accompanists will rotate between various voice teachers
*some lessons and coaching may involve 2 faculty members (Co-teaching)
Acting for Singers MWF (Classical Art Song and Arias) - Instructors - Noel Koran and accompanist
TTH (musical theatre and contemporary song) - Donna Hinds Sawyers, Nkrumah Gatling and Heather Tipsword
6:00 pm to 7:45 pm
Rehearsals for Opera, Art song, Musical Theatre Scenes Programs Instructors -Noel Koran, Donna Hinds Sawyers, Heather Tipsword ALL other instructors will be available to assist
8pm
Dinner and Practice
WEEKENDS
Saturday Masterclass
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (7singers) Week 1 - Pamela Casella, Michael Nim and accompanist (Classical Voice and Traditional MT repertoire only
5:10 pm to 6:00 pm - Classical Voice Track Discussion with ALL faculty, students, parents and LCC participants
Sunday Masterclass
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm (7 students) Week 1 - Nkrumah Gatling with Robin Cotton Cobb and Heather Tipsword (musical theatre repertoire- both contemporary and traditional )
5:10 pm to 6:00 pm - Musical Theatre Track Discussion with ALL faculty, students, parents and LCC participants
SVMPA 2026 Language, Culture and Cuisine Program
Price: $3000 per person
Date: June 14 to July 5, 2026
Includes: Lido D’Abruzzo Resort Housing 2 bedrooms per bungalow, full kitchenette and living area. Full Resort Pass Access that includes private beach access, wave pool access and ALL performances and van access to Roseto degli Abruzzo. Fresh market, pharmacy, fitness center and spa services, 1 restaurant and 2 cafes available on the premises for regular fees.
Does not include: airfare, food and other chosen amenities.
Does include: bus transportation from Rome to Lido D’Abruzzo on Sunday, June 14, 2026 and return to Rome on Sunday July 5, 2026. Exact times for pick up to be announced at a later date.
4 people per each 2 bedroom bungalow.
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm TTH Lido D’Abruzzo Kitchen - Cooking, Language (basic Italian terms) and History Class of the Abruzzo Mountain Region - 2 Classes per week
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Friday evenings 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 pm
Van to the Mazza Rosa Winery (10 minute ride) - includes wine tasting, appetizers and music (35 euro per person)
Instructor- Jennifer Bruna Nazzari assisted by various faculty
