Drake University Voice Intensive

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The annual Drake University Voice Intensive (DUVI) is a summertime camp designed for young singers ages 14+ to develop their voices and build confidence in performing and auditioning. During this weeklong camp, students are invited to Drake University's campus to work with voice faculty and other professionals in the Department of Music. Students have the opportunity to learn vocal pedagogy, audition etiquette, acting, diction, discuss musical themes in classes, and experience performing in a studio setting in front of their peers.

Additionally, students have the choice to participate in opera scenes, acapella/jazz choir, show choir, or musical theatre scenes, while under the instruction of our renowned faculty during scheduled rehearsals. At the end of DUVI, students take what they have learned and host a final showcase in which friends and family are invited to attend. This final showcase also includes a choral performance that all students participate in.

DUVI will be hosted on June 9-15, 2024. For this upcoming summer, there will be a new overnight stay option available for interested students! If you have any questions about DUVI, please feel free to contact Dr. Alyssa Becker (alyssa.becker@drake.edu). We look forward to welcoming many talented voices this upcoming summer!

DUVI 2024 Welcome Letter

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DUVI General Information:

Dates: June 9-15, 2024
Time: 10:00am to 8:30pm
Location: Drake University campus
Cost: $375 without overnight stay option
- Interested in additional one-on-one voice lessons with a voice faculty member? These are available for an extra $25.
- Interested in additional one-on-one piano lessons with a piano faculty member? These are available for an extra $25.
- No refunds available after June 1, 2024.

DUVI Overnight Housing Options:

Students may choose one of the following overnight housing options:

Double occupancy dorm room: $28 per night for a total of $168
Single occupancy dorm room: $40 per night for a total of $240
Local commuter: No additional charge

Linens (optional): Flat fee of $15

DUVI Meal Options:

Local commuter: Two meals per day (dinner on Sunday, June 9 and lunch on Saturday, June 15): $96
- Local commuter students may choose to bring their own meals.
Overnight students (one meal Sunday, June 9; three meals Monday-Friday [June 10-14]; two meals Saturday, June 15 = 18 meals): $144

DUVI Schedule:

DUVI 2024 Schedule

Sunday, June 9

1:00pm-3:00pm: Check In (both commuter & overnight students) at Harmon Fine Arts Center
3:15pm: Welcome Festivities
4:15pm: Small Group Introductions & Tours
5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner
7:00pm: Concert featuring Aviana Gedler (jazz vocalist) & Nate Sparks (piano) at Turner Jazz Center
8:00pm-8:30pm: Small Groups
10:30pm: Bed Checks for Overnight Students

Monday, June 10-Friday, June 14 Basic Schedule

Students will receive personalized schedules based on their chosen courses.

10:00am-11:15am: Choir
11:30am-12:30pm: Studio Classes & Acting Seminar
12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-3:00pm: Ensembles
3:00pm-3:30pm: Break
3:30pm-5:30pm: Rotating Classes
5:30pm-6:30pm: Dinner
6:30pm-7:30pm: Guest Recitals, Masterclasses, & Rehearsals
7:30pm-8:30pm: Large Group Activities
10:30pm: Bed Checks for Overnight Students

Saturday, June 15

9:00am-11:00am: Dress Rehearsals & Checkout of Dorms
12:30pm: Parent College Audition Session (Performing Arts Hall in Harmon Fine Arts Center)
1:00pm: Final DUVI Performance in Performing Arts Hall

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