In collaboration with Colorado College, Opera Theatre of the Rockies presents the 2026 Vocal Arts Festival!
The Festival is open to all serious students of voice. From July 12th to July 31st, 2026, participants will receive...
🎶3 weeks of intensive training in vocal and dramatic arts, with emphasis on performance
🎵 Vocal coaching sessions from international experts and instructors
🎶Masterclasses in acting for music (operatic and musical) performance
🎵Participation in live, public performances at Colorado College (with staging, costumes, and choreography!) such as...
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Let's Make a Scene - Sunday, July 19th
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Scene Stealers - Sunday, July 26th
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Cabaret Style Concert - Friday, July 31st
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN OPERA & MUSIC THEATRE
with a renowned faculty of artists whose credits include Metropolitan Opera, Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires), Santa Fe Opera, Paris Opera, Salzburg Festival, NYC Opera, Piedmont Opera, Mexico City, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Cincinnati Opera, UNC School of the Arts, Kennedy Center, Stanford, Indiana University, Manhattan School of Music, Montclair State University
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
Learn from true masters of modern and classic musical pedagogy in downtown Colorado Springs...
Steven LaCosse – Program Artistic Director/Principal Stage Director
Martile Rowland — Program Director Emerita/Voice Teacher/Stage Director
James Allbritten — Music Director /Conductor/Voice Teacher/Tenor
Solveig Olsen — Voice Teacher/Soprano
Daniel Brink — Coach/Piano
LeAnn Overton — Coach/Piano
Michael Caldwell — Coach/Piano/Baritone
Maureen Ross — Costume Director
Connie Heidenreich – Program Coordinator
FELLOWSHIP COST
RESIDENT PARTICIPANTS
(On Campus Housing and Meals)
$3800
$550 Non-Refundable Deposit Due by April 1st, 2026
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3 weeks of intensive training in vocal and dramatic arts, with emphasis on performance
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Individual and group vocal coaching sessions
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Masterclasses in acting for music (operatic and musical) performance
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Audition for performance participation for three public shows
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Housing includes access to a double room and common areas
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Meal plan including lunch and dinner provided
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Access to photos and/or videos of performance for portfolio content (available upon request)
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Professional association with Opera Theatre of the Rockies (plus the opportunity to take part in future OTR shows!)
COMMUTER STUDENTS
(Meal Plan Included)
$2617
$400 Non-Refundable Deposit Due by April 1st, 2026
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3 weeks of intensive training in vocal and dramatic arts, with emphasis on performance
-
Individual and group vocal coaching sessions
-
Masterclasses in acting for music (operatic and musical) performance
-
Audition for performance participation for three public shows
-
Meal plan including lunch and dinner provided
-
Access to photos and/or videos of performance for portfolio content (available upon request)
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Professional association with Opera Theatre of the Rockies (plus the opportunity to take part in future OTR shows!)
COMMUTER STUDENTS
(No Meal Plan)
$2050
$300 Non-Refundable Deposit Due by April 1st, 2026
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3 weeks of intensive training in vocal and dramatic arts, with emphasis on performance
-
Individual and group vocal coaching sessions
-
Masterclasses in acting for music (operatic and musical) performance
-
Audition for performance participation for three public shows
-
Access to photos and/or videos of performance for portfolio content (available upon request)
-
Professional association with Opera Theatre of the Rockies (plus the opportunity to take part in future OTR shows!)
Full Cost of Attendance Due By July 12th, 2026
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
