“Singing Down the Barriers” Summer Institute 2025 (In-Person & Online)—Register by March 1st, 2025!
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This composite iteration of the Singing Down the Barriers Institute combines an intensive introduction to the (vocal) repertoire of African American composers for the college student, apprentice, voice teacher, coach, choral conductor, arts administrator or professional singer with a focus on performance aspects and practical applicability of information. Daily coaching and lessons, as well as guided readings and discussion groups, enrich knowledge of repertoire from artistic, administrative and practitioner stances.
SDtB Institute is an adult summer intensive of the U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and is offered in partnership with the Hampsong Foundation via the Classic Song Research Initiative.
Dates:
Online: June 2- June 6, 2025
In-Person (University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, MI, USA): June 9- June 13, 2025
Registration deadline: March 1, 2025
More information (and program registration) here: https://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/adult-programs/singing-down-the-barriers