Westmont Academy of Vocal Excellence "Come to the seaside Santa Barbara and catch the WAVE!" Westmont College June 22nd - July 6th 2014 Dear Applicant, Thank you for your application for thethe Summer Vocal Institute in beautful Santa Barbara California, where students have the unique opportunity to work with expirienced performing artists and professors of vocal and choral music at Westmont College This well rounded musical expirience gives the young performer a chance to explore and deveop their vocal and overall musical skills. Classes range from choral classes and performances to vocal deveopment and Musical Theater scene preparation. The Summer Institute also prepares singers for Auditions, Scholarships, Competitions and Concerts. Tuition for the two week program is $1900.00 which includes room and board. Discounts are givien to families of two or more children and scholorships are available by auditiont. Registration date Friday, May 14, 2014 (applications received after this date will be conditional to space availability) $50 Application fee is non-refundable once your application has been submitted. Please contact Celeste Tavera at ctavera@westmont.edu or 805-690-6102 with any questions regarding this application You will receive an e-mail confirmation once your application has been processed by the program director. Once accepted you will be required to pay $200 non-refundable deposit for the camp to hold your place in the program. This deposit is applied toward tuition and must be paid within 15 days of being accepted. Applications can be found on the Westmont website. Audition Requirements - Please select two contrasting pieces from the Musical Theater, Art Song, or Sacred Music Repertories. Participants can include an MP3 file with your initial application, although this is not compulsory: Recordings should be no longer than 3 to 5 minute in length, They could be accompanied by piano or unaccompanied. The file size should be no greater than 8MB. Participants may upload their video files to www.westmont.edu/_academics/departments/music Mail your DVD to: Westmont College- Summer Vocal Arts Institute Attention: Music Office 955 La Paz Rd Santa Barbara Ca, 93108
Wave Application Form Student Name E-mail Address Street Address City ST ZIP Code Cell Phone Parents Name/ cell phone Emergency Phone Number Voice Part* Soprano I Soprano II Alto Tenor Bass/Baritone N/A School Grade as of September 2014 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Male Female Please indicate your level of sight-reading capability (weak, moderate, good, very good) 1) Please attach a letter of recommendation from a Choral Conductor or a music teacher. 2) Please include a digital photo for name badges. This can be a head shot or school picture. 3) Please give a summary of your choral, solo and Musical Theater experience: 3) Please include the name and address of your school and music teacher (include email address) Please indicate how long, and to what level you have studied voice or any other instrument:
Apply for scholarship assistance: please submit the Financial Aid form with your application, Please select your payment type* Credit Card Billing First Name * Billing Last Name Card Type * Mastercard/ Visa Card Number Expiration Date * Card Verification Number * Please note: all application fees are non-refundable. Tuition Application Fee (Non-refundable) $75 before May 14 $100 after May 14 $500.00 Non-refundable deposit to hold your spot $1,000.00 due at registration Tuition Discounts Families sending more than one family member will receive a $100 discount per additional family member Scholarships are available according to financial need Enrollment Enrollment is open to students entering the 10th grade through those who have just completed their senior year. it is advisable to register early to reserve your place in this popular program. Example of the classes and activities during the two weeks period students spend at the Westmont Academy of Vocal Excellence are: Monday through Friday 7:00-8:00 AM - Breakfast 8:15-9:00 AM - Exercise (Hiking, Meditation, Stretch & Breathe class, etc.) 9:00-11:00 AM - Individual Practice / Private Lessons/ Vocal Workshops 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal 12:45-2:00 PM - Lunch 2:00-6:00PM - Musical Theater Workshop/Master Class / Music Theory 6:00-7:00 PM - Dinner 7:30-9:00 PM - Movie Night/Individual Practice/ recitals/master classes / Concerts/ Recitals
A copy of SIGNED Front Page of parents' federal income tax return form 1040 for 2013 or 2012, as appropriate must be included with this application. Return this completed form and a signed copy of your 2013 (or 2012 if appropriate) Tax return form 1040 by May 14th to: Westmont College- Summer Vocal Arts Institute Attention: Music Office 955 La Paz Rd Santa Barbara Ca, 93108