MSVMA, in collaboration with Detroit Opera, will welcome singers in grades 9-12 to our Art Song Intensive on October 9, 2026 at The Detroit Opera House. Students will have the opportunity to sing for Detroit Opera Education clinicians and experience a studio class setting with other performers, learning from their clinics as well. This event will foster a collaborative and inviting approach to the classical music tradition, while also providing excellent instruction to students to better prepare them for the Solo & Ensemble season.

Eligibility

MSVMA welcomes students in grades 9-12 to participate in the Art Song Intensive; students must be members in good standing of their school’s vocal music program, as verified by the director of record under the official MSVMA school membership.

Fee

Registration is $25 and includes clinic and accompanist. Payment can be made by school check or director’s personal check payable to MSVMA and must be postmarked by the deadline. Fees also can be paid via credit card. Purchase orders are acceptable at the postmark deadline. The State Office must receive payment one week prior to the festival. Fees are non-refundable. Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee. Registration for an event constitutes a commitment to participate in the event. Members may not register for additional events until all past-due invoices have been paid.

Invoices and checks for fees payable to MSVMA should be mailed to:

MSMVA
P.O. Box 1131
Big Rapids, MI  49307

Repertoire Requirements for Clinics

• Students are asked to prepare an art song of any kind, or any other traditional repertoire (examples include any repertoire suitable for District & State Solo & Ensemble Events; Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock, Jazz, and other genres outside what is appropriate for District & State Solo & Ensemble are note appropriate for this event).
• Music should be memorized and we will ask each student to provide a [clean, clear] copy of their music for the pianist.
• We strongly encourage every participant to be ready to perform.

Daily Schedule

9:00 - Doors open, Registration

9:30 - Start to the Day / Group Warmup

10:00 - Art Song Group Learn (Part 1)

10:30 - 1st Master Class: 2 groups of 20 (first group of student sing in 1st Master Class while the second group observes)

12:15 - Lunch*

12:45 - Tour of Opera House/Open Questions

1:15 - 2nd Master Class: 2 groups of 20 (second group of student sing in 2nd Master Class while the first group observes)

3:00 - Art Song Group Learn (Part 2)

3:30 - Close of Day

* Lunch

Refreshments are not provided. Snacks/water/lunch are the responsibility of the student. 

Detroit Opera has refrigeration available for lunches brought by students if desired.

Parking

A parking code will be provided by Detroit Opera to registrants.