The Naked Voice Institute

The Naked Voice Institute An exposé and application of the principles discussed in "The Naked Voice: A Wholistic Approach to Singing" by W. Stephen Smith (Oxford University Press)

A week-long institute for singers and voice teachers that includes lessons, master classes, and acting and pedagogy classes, culminating in a semi-staged program of opera scenes. Instructors are W. Stephen Smith, Professor of Voice, with scene direction and acting classes by Gene Roberts. Singers:
A variety of voice types will be chosen to populate a program of opera scenes from the standard repe

rtoire for the ending gala—a semi-staged performance in formal attire of approximately one and a half hours of music (9-12 scenes/ensembles). Each singer participant will receive two private lessons and perform in two of the four master classes during the week. Each singer will be featured in at least one scene and will possibly perform in one or two others. The repertoire for the gala will be chosen ahead of time, so the singers will come with the music learned. The repertoire for the lessons and master classes will focus primarily on four or five arias of the singers' choosing. Singer applicants should have completed a least three years of collegiate level voice training. Teachers:
There will be five two-hour seminars focusing on voice technique and pedagogy for the voice teachers. The seminars will be in a lecture/master class format. The teachers will be the singers in these classes. The teachers will also have the opportunity to participate in the acting classes to observe the singers' four master classes and as many lessons as desired. Teacher applicants should have collegiate level voice teaching experience.

02/08/2021

The Naked Voice Institute for Singers and Teachers and the Naked Voice Institute for Teachers, Part 2, will not take place in 2021. We hope to revive this in 2022. Thank you for your continued interest in and support of this Institute.

02/08/2021

The Naked Voice Institute for Teachers and Singers, and the naked Voice Institute for Teachers, Part 2 will not take place again in 2021. We are hoping to revive it in the summer of 2022! Thanks for your interest.

04/25/2020

I regret to inform you that the Naked Voice Institute 2020 has been canceled due to the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was made in conjunction with Northwestern University’s April 23 announcement regarding summer programs and activities. I can't imagine a way to direct this Institute remotely. I hope that you will consider applying to the Naked Voice Institute again in the future. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. For more information on the University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the Northwestern Coronavirus/COVID-19 website. I hope that you and all of your loved ones are in good health.

04/08/2020

The deadline for application to The Naked Voice Institute 2020 has been extended to May 4. So far, it is still on!

12/17/2019

Applications are now open for the Naked Voice Institute 2020! Here is the link:

Summer Voice InstituteW. Stephen SmithJune 21-27, 2020 (One-week session)Schedule: Su 10:00 am-5:30 pm; MTWTH 10:00 am-7:00 pm; F 10:00 am-7:30 pm; Sat 10:00 am-4:30 pmFinal performance: June 27 at 7:30 pmLocation: Ryan Center for the Musical Arts June 21-27, 2020OverviewThe Naked Voice For Singers....

07/03/2019
04/02/2019

Application deadline is in two weeks. Apply now!

02/21/2019

The application deadline for the 2019 Naked Voice Institute is April 15. Spread the word! Here's the link:

Summer Voice InstituteW. Stephen SmithJune 24-30, 2019 (One-week session)Schedule: MTWThFSaSu 10:00 am-7:00 pmFinal performance: June 30 at 7:30 pmLocation: Ryan Center for the Musical Arts June 24-30, 2019OverviewThe Naked Voice For Singers And TeachersThe Institute will be an exposé and applicat...

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