The Vocal Performance Academy, or VPA, brings together highly motivated teen classical singers at upper-intermediate and advanced levels in a collaborative but challenging environment. The Academy fosters students’ musical, vocal, and personal growth through once a month masterclasses, enrichment classes, mentoring for future plans (eg college auditions), and additional performance opportunities. Scroll down for more information and 2024-2025 audition details.
Clara Schumann & Friends: A Lieder Salon April 2024
Need-based financial assistance may be available for qualified candidates; this is subject to application and review, and awards are not guaranteed.
Auditions for the 2024-2025 Academy are now open (link below). First round auditions are by video submission; students may be called back for in-person auditions in August. Prospective students should present two memorized classical art songs or arias, one in English, and one in another language. APPLY HERE
Please note: Although we encourage VPA students to study or coach with Peabody Preparatory voice faculty, we recognize that advanced teen singers may have an established relationship with an external teacher – this does not exclude auditioning for or potentially participating in VPA. We accept applications from all singers, and every singer will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
2021 Inaugural year (virtual)
2022 Dido & Aeneas – Semi-staged, in collaboration with Guitar Performance Academy
2023 Composers Lost & Found: African American & British art songs
2024 Clara Schumann & Friends – a Lieder salon