For the high school classical voice student interested in a rigorous pre-college experience, the Voice Department offers the Voice Music Certificate Program, which requires completing a carefully developed curriculum to ensure singers are well-rounded musicians and artists, and also prepared to pursue Vocal Performance study at a university or Conservatory. The program is completed in two levels: the Intermediate Certificate, and the Advanced Pre-College Certificate.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN THE VOICE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
- Students already taking private lessons who enjoy the process of developing their voice
- Students who practice diligently and enjoy learning varied repertoire
- Students who appreciate rigorous assessment in pursuit of excellence
- Students who are interested in pursuing a Vocal Performance major or minor
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE IN THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
Students who do not yet study voice at Peabody Preparatory and are interested in participating in the Certificate Program should contact [email protected] to arrange an audition.
Students must be approved by their Peabody Preparatory teacher to participate in the Certificate Program, and are encouraged to begin study for the Certificates in their Sophomore or Junior year of high school; seniors may be enrolled in the program on a case-by-case basis.
WHAT KIND OF MUSIC IS STUDIED IN THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
The Voice Certificate Program focuses mainly on classical repertoire at this time. Students and their teachers work together to select appropriate music for juries and recitals.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED PRE-COLLEGE CERTIFICATES?
The Intermediate Certificate is considered preparation for the Advanced Pre-College Certificate. Most students will work toward the Intermediate certificate in their Sophomore and Junior years, and complete the requirements for the Advanced Pre-College Certificate in their senior year of high school.
HOW MUCH DOES THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM COST?
Students must register for required lessons and classes, but there is no additional charge to participate in the program, or to perform juries or senior recitals.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO EARN THE CERTIFICATE?
- Voice Lessons Students must be enrolled in private lessons at Peabody Preparatory while they are part of the Certificate Program.
- Regular participation in Department Recitals and Repertoire Classes
- Music Theory. There are multiple ways to meet this requirement, both at Peabody Preparatory, and through music theory classes and exams taken in high school. Please see syllabus for full details.
- Juries (performance exams) In addition to performing in departmental events, students must perform and pass a jury for a panel each year they are enrolled in the Certificate program. Please see syllabus for full details.
- Senior Recital Students for the Pre-College Certificate must perform a Senior Recital (solo or shared) in their final semester.
- Additional classes Certificate students are encouraged to participate in additional classes and workshops that may be offered by the department (eg acting, musical theater, diction classes etc).
- Students are encouraged to audition for Vocal Performance Academy
- Piano (optional)
Certificate students who do not already play the piano are encouraged to take lessons or classes to become familiar with the instrument as a support to their vocal and theory studies.
- Choir (optional)
Certificate students may wish to audition for the Peabody Children’s Chorus or the Peabody Hopkins Conservatory Choir. Please contact the organizations directly for further information regarding eligibility and auditions.