Performance

Vocal Studies
BFA, MFA

The Vocal Studies Program offers comprehensive training and education in classical vocal repertoire and contemporary art music. Designed to enable students to pursue professional careers, this exacting program focuses on developing a healthy and versatile voice. The flexible curriculum features intensive work on Western classical techniques and diction, but also includes extended vocal techniques, improvisation, composition, music technology and non-Western vocal music. Vocal Studies also incorporates courses in performance/acting techniques, foreign language diction and vocal literature, as well as frequent visits by prominent guest vocalists.

Students routinely perform in various recitals, voice events, opera scenes, chamber music concerts, and with vocal ensembles like the CalArts Chamber Singers, contemporary groups and world music ensembles. They also premiere works written by CalArts composers and take part in collaborative projects within the School of Music and throughout CalArts.