Academy of Vocal Arts
TypePrivate opera school
Established1934
PresidentScott Guzielek
Students22
Location
Philadelphia
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States
CampusUrban
WebsiteOfficial website
The Academy of Vocal Arts as seen from Spruce Street

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

  1. 1 2 3 4 Janet Berg (February 1995). "Academy of Vocal Arts Marks Anniversary With Opera Extravaganza". American Music Teacher. Music Teachers National Association. 44 (4): 4.
  2. ↑ New York Times 2008 Archived August 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ Jeannie Williams and Richard Shapp (Spring 1986). "A Singers' Roundtable We Are the Music-Makers". The Opera Quarterly. 4 (1): 61–76.

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