“Singing Down the Barriers” Summer Institute 2026 (In-Person & Online)—Register by March 1st, 2026!
By christie@songofamerica
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
Dates:
Online: June 1- June 5, 2026
In-Person (University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, MI, USA): June 8- June 12, 2025
Registration deadline (if on-campus housing required): March 1, 2026
More information (and program registration) here: https://smtd.umich.edu/engagement-outreach/adult-programs/singing-down-the-barriers
Header photo: Singing Down the Barriers cohort, 2025
