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| Type | Private opera school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1934 |
| President | Scott Guzielek |
| Students | 22 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Official website |
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. AVA is a tuition-free institution 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] Ruth Ann Swenson[1] and Joyce DiDonato.[3] 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.[4]
- ^ a b c Janet Berg (February 1995). "Academy of Vocal Arts Marks Anniversary With Opera Extravaganza". American Music Teacher. 44 (4). Music Teachers National Association: 4.
- ^ New York Times 2008 Archived August 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "About Joyce DiDonato". www.johnpierce.us. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ Jeannie Williams and Richard Shapp (Spring 1986). "A Singers' Roundtable We Are the Music-Makers". The Opera Quarterly. 4 (1): 61–76. doi:10.1093/oq/4.1.61.