Vocal Performance Majors- Soprano Advice?

lorelei2702
Sat, 11 Aug 2007 08:14:55 +0000

I know one young man who started at Manhattan School of Music, but transferred to Curtis mid-stream undergrad. He has a lovely baritone voice, is very focused in his work, and he is quite charismatic (in a non-flashy way, but my attention was drawn to him in a Cosi ensemble rehearsal). My best guess is that he is in his early 20’s…I have heard that Curtis tends to accept older singers even into their undergrad program. He is in and out of NYC singing in different venues. I know a young (17-18 year old) soprano who was called back at Curtis, thought it was her best audition, but ultimately was not accepted…she is at Juilliard, so they must take some young singers. Someone told me that Curtis students can pick their own voice teacher and Curtis pays the tab (I am certain there are limits on who and $, case by case), though I have not verified this.