Milnes VOICE Studio
August 2024 in Savannah, GA
The Milnes VOICE Studio offers a variety of opportunities to develop the singer as a whole artist in preparation for your next step, whatever that may be. The 2024 Studio
Students will be considered for performance opportunities with the Savannah VOICE Festival (SVF) while benefiting from the training in the Milnes VOICE Studio. Opportunities include:
- roles available in 2024 opera productions: Pirates of Penzance and New Work Workshop with composer Jodi Goble and librettist Michael Ching
- Master Class opportunities with Sherrill Milnes and other renowned artists
- Concerts and community outreach as part of the 2024 Savannah VOICE Festival
During the week, singers also participate in career development workshops, with topics ranging from vocal health to personal branding.
- Sessions and rehearsals begin around 10am daily, with evening events most days
- Singers can expect one voice lesson or one private coaching each day, unless they are in rehearsal for a role
- Singers can expect at least one group coaching and/or workshop* each day
- Private Coaching opportunities with Sherrill Milnes and other members of the SVF artistic staff
*Workshops cover topics relevant to the lives of singers and go well beyond musical topics. Past workshops have included marketing and branding, career development, resume and headshot review, vocal health, and opportunities to work with a life coach.
In order to provide the best program for our singers, we begin planning as soon as singers are accepted to the program. This program is an intensive with performance responsibilities, and you will not be able to schedule other activities during your time with us.
Application Information
Applications deadline extended to March 8, 2024!
This program is highly competitive and is right for you if:
- you have at least one performance credit (may be professional or educational)
- you are ready for entry-level performance opportunities
- you are ready to prepare and perform a full role balanced with concert responsibilities and a coaching schedule
- you feel confident in your ability to learn music quickly
Need more information? Contact VP of Operations, Lani Winskye at Lani@voicexperiencefoundation.org
PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING (PLEASE NOTE REQUESTED FILE FORMATS):
- Please include your name in each file name
- Resume as a .pdf
- *Short Professional Biography (200 words or less)
- *High-resolution Professional Headshot as .jpg
- At least two recordings as either YouTube or Vimeo links
- one recording should be in English (musical theatre is accepted)
- A letter of recommendation (can be under separate cover)
- Repertoire list as .pdf
- Optional Financial Aid Statement (If you require financial aid for tuition, please include a brief explanation, as partial scholarships may be available based merit and need. Students who do not request financial assistance will not be considered for any. Work-study positions may be available.)
- Reduced Application Fee of $50 (paid via PayPal link)
*If accepted to the VOICE Programs, your bio and head shot will be used for programs and web, so please provide a professional bio and a headshot appropriate for public use
Applicants ages 18+ will be considered.
