The Tianjin Juilliard Vocal Institute is a professional development program offering world-class training to classical singers preparing for auditions and performances, or just honing advanced skills in vocal arts in general. The modular and flexible program design provides a customized learning experience with leading experts of the vocal field in The Tianjin Juilliard School’s state of-the-art facilities. Participants will have the opportunity to build professional connections through the School’s network.

The Vocal Institute offers two tracks of study. The Vocal Workshop is a structured weeklong program offering a comprehensive curriculum. The Professional Development Program for Singers is shorter in length and customized to the needs of the participant.

The Vocal Workshops take place at the Tianjin Juilliard School throughout the academic year. The minimum length of participation is one week, but participants can extend for additional weeks.

Program Content 

Weekly program

• 3 Individual coachings with Master Coach per week
• 3 Accompanist sessions per week
• 4 Diction classes per week (exact language depends on timing of Workshop)
• 1 Collaborative Skills: Vocal Class per week
• 1 Opera Performance Technique Class per week
• Access to a practice room
• *Performance opportunities available for programs of 3 weeks or longer, with prior special arrangement
• Repertoire can be the participant’s own choosing or pre-assigned by collab piano faculty if the singer wishes to sign up for extended sessions.

Fees

10,000 RMB / week

*Participants are responsible for travel and accommodation expenses. 

Professional Development Programs for Singers is a shorter program, generally 1-3 days, with a curriculum that is developed based on the individual needs and learning objectives of the participant.

Contact us for more information about this program, including eligibility and fees.

• Singers who are completing or have completed their BM, MM or advanced degree programs
• Singers who have professional affiliations or hold positions in professional institutions
• Rolling admission. Acceptance to the Vocal Institute will be based on an application, interview, and performance audition, if applicable.
• TOEFL score is not required but participants should have the ability to understand and communicate in English.

For more information or to apply for the Vocal Institute at The Tianjin Juilliard School, please contact PDP@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn