Navigating Graduate Voice

Soprano26
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:18:48 +0000

Hello. (I’ve never posted here, so forgive me if I did something wrong, or put this in the wrong place.) I am wondering if anyone might have some advice on choosing a Graduate Voice program? I am a 23 year-old soprano preparing for graduate voice/opera auditions. I’ve done some research and compiled a list of schools that seem to have a good track record for turning out successful performers, but otherwise, I am pretty uninformed on the world of vocal programs and teachers. I have done some very basic research on literally every voice teacher at the following schools:

Eastman School of Music
CCM at Cincinnati
IU Bloomington
New England Conservatory
Boston Conservatory
Rice University
University of Michigan
San Francisco Conservatory
Yale
Manhattan School of Music
Northwestern University

Is there anything I am overlooking? Any general advice on what to look for in a teacher? So far, I am primarily looking for teachers with extensive performing experience and a track record of successful students. Hopefully they work well with lyric sopranos. I’ve found that I respond well to many different teaching styles, just not overly relaxed and carefree. Thank you in advance for any insights you can offer on navigating all of this!