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Colorado Vocal Institute Applications
CVI is an audition-based program specifically designed to nurture the development of high school singers in Music Theater and Classical Singing. Students (incoming 9th graders through recent high school graduates, ages 13-18) will have private voice lessons, vocal and dramatic coaching, classes in vocal health, diction for stage, acting, improvisation, and more!
Application: Incoming 9th graders through recent high school graduates, ages 13-18.
Late Applications (after March 15th) will be accepted and considered on a case by case basis.
Early Decision: Applications are due by February 25th. Early Decision applicants will be notified by March 1st. If accepted, initial payment and all registration forms are due within 15 days. All Early Decision students save $250.00 if paid within this 15 day period. (Payment plans are available.)
Regular Decision: Applications are due by March 15th. Finalists will be notified by April 1st. If accepted, initial payment and all registration forms are due within 15 days. (Payment plans are available.) Late Applications (after March 15th) will be accepted and considered on a case by case basis.
Your completed application should include links to YouTube videos (click here for more info about video auditions) of the student performing memorized songs. Songs can be in Music Theater or Classical style. Both songs can be in English or one in a foreign language.
We will email a recommendation form to each teacher you list on your application. Applications will only be considered complete when the recommendations are returned to us. Finalists must submit the CVI Registration Form and tuition fee by April 15 or their spot will be forfeited. Payment plans are available.
Tuition
Tuition: $2,650 includes all coachings, meals, lodging, and activities at our 7 day/8 night institute at Beaver Creek Resort. Payment plans are available.
Questions: info@coloradovocal.org or call 303-476-4330
Video Auditions
Please submit two memorized songs. Songs can be in Music Theater or Classical style. Both songs can be in English or one in a foreign language. Arias are not required.
Please click here to download directions for posting audition videos to YouTube
Tips When Recording
- Make sure the camera shows full view of the student.
- Use a tripod if at all possible for a steady video quality.
- Observe sounds in the background. Distracting noises such as a dog barking or a siren blaring make it difficult to hear the tone of the musician!
- Check the quality of sound of the recording equipment. Make sure it accurately depicts the good tone and intonation of the student for a more successful entry.
- View the light contrast. Check that the performer is not standing as a silhouette against a bright light or a window. Darker backgrounds provide a better contrast.
Before Sending in Your Video/Application
- Preview the recording via YouTube using the URL address you have copy/pasted into the application form. Check for these criteria:
- Is there sound?
- Is there a picture?
- Are the notes & rhythms correct?
- Is the solo performed without stopping?
- Submit the audition form making sure to include the YouTube video address so that it is received along with the teacher recommendation form from your teacher by the deadline.
- Late auditions are accepted on a case by case basis
