Dana Vocal Performance Clinic

You love to sing. You love to act. What�s next?

The Dana Vocal Performance Clinic is an intensive workshop that explores the world of singing, acting, and performing. This program promotes a friendly atmosphere in which students can begin to learn the basics of becoming an effective singing-actor. The clinic is open to all students who will be in high school, or college freshmen, during the 2008-2009 school year. Dates: July 25 through August 1, 2008. The application is available in HTML format.

Perform - One of the best ways to become comfortable on the theater or the concert stage is to spend time performing. At the Dana Vocal Performance Clinic, students learn to take command of their performance abilities through daily master classes, concerts, seminars, and recitals. The Clinic will culminate in two elaborate gala concerts, one Musical Review and one Classical Music. Students will perform solos, ensembles, and choral works in this black-tie affair.

Learn - In addition to extensive performing opportunities, students will learn the skills necessary to become effective musicians. Students will receive personal vocal instruction, acting lessons, and dancing/ movement classes.

Daily learning sessions will include topics which young singers can readily apply to their musical performances. Topics to be covered: Auditioning Technique, How to learn a song, Vocal health, Music theory/ history, Vocal literature, Song interpretation, Stage combat/ Stage makeup, Listening guide.

Quality - The Dana Vocal Performance Clinic is a proud recipient of Youngstown State University�s Dean�s Quest Award.

Affordable - The Dana Vocal Performance was designed to be affordable for all students. Tuition for the 2008 clinic is $200 ($180 if applied and paid by June 27, 2008). Room & Board for seven nights and eight days is $220.

Scholarships - Several talent-based and need-based scholarships are available for those students participating on a resident basis. See the application for further information. Materials required for scholarship consideration: one letter of recommendation, typed resume, audiotape or CD, repertoire of two contrasting songs, one of which must be in foreign language, and the application fee. Scholarship materials must be postmarked by May 2, 2008.

Registration - To register for the 2008 DVPC, send the completed application form along with $200 (which includes the non-refundable $50 application fee) to the address listed. Please note that tuition is not refundable after July 11, 2008. In order to make the clinic experience more manageable, we have included an easy to follow payment schedule for those participating in the Room & Board program. Details will be sent following receipt of the application materials.

Faculty - The clinic was initiated and continues to function through the hard work and determination of advanced students of the Dana School of Music. This unique concept in educational development provides clinic participants with an enthusiastic faculty and an extensively researched curriculum. In addition to a talented faculty of young professionals, the clinic will also include special seminars conducted by accomplished experts.

Dr. Stephen Ausmann, national choral clinician
Dr. Marylin Egan, eurhythmics
Dr. Hae-Jong Lee, director of Choral Activities
Dr. Allan Mosher, baritone, Professor of Voice
Dr. Misook Yun, soprano, Associate Professor of Voice

Recent Dana Graduates have performed with the New York City Opera, Chicago Lyric Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Saint Louis Opera, Central City Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, Chautauqua, and the Boston Lyric Opera.

For application forms or more information, please contact the Dana School of Music at (330) 941-3636 or Dr. Misook Yun at (330) 941-3644 or danavocalclinic@hotmail.com.