SUMMER

VOCAL

INTENSIVE

Your voice, your being, your artistry….AMPLIFIED.

Applications for Summer 2024 Now Open

Welcome to the Burke Music Academy's Summer Vocal Intensive, an unparalleled musical experience set against the backdrop of the dynamic city of Atlanta, Georgia. This intensive program specially curated for advanced singers, promises a comprehensive and immersive experience towards self discovery, technique building, new performance heights, and networking with leading industry professionals. We want you to leave changed with more tools as a musician, and clear about who you are as a true Artist.

Session A: Ages 13-20: JUNE 10th-22nd

Session B: Ages 7-12: JUNE 17th-22nd

Mondays-Saturdays 9am-5pm

Hosted by Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Atlanta, GA

Application Deadline: May 10th 2024, 11:59pm est

2024 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Musical Theater and Art Song Scenes Concerts:

    Directed by The Book of Mormon’s own, Jarius Miquel Cliett, BMA Summer Vocal Intensive students will showcase their talents in mesmerizing musical theater and art song scenes concerts. These performances provide a platform for participants to display their refined vocal skills and dynamic stage presence.

  • Masterclasses with Industry-Leading Teachers:

    Engage in exclusive masterclasses led by renowned artists from The Metropolitan Opera, The Book of Mormon, Chicago Lyric Opera and vocal instructors at the forefront of major US conservatories. Tailored for advanced singers, these sessions offer personalized guidance and expert insights to elevate your vocal prowess.

  • Professional Studio Recording Sessions:

    BMA is recording our next full length studio album, and want you in it! Immerse yourself in the world of professional recording studios, capturing your advanced vocal abilities in polished recordings. This unique opportunity provides tangible mementos of your growth and accomplishment during your time at BMA’s summer vocal intensive.

  • Voice Lessons & Coachings:

    Sharpen your vocal skills with one-on-one voice lessons and ensemble coachings led by our expert faculty. Designed for advanced participants, these lessons focus on advanced techniques, expanding vocal range, and perfecting the nuances of performance.

  • Yoga and Movement Classes:

    Find balance and enhance your physical awareness with specialized yoga and movement classes. Designed to complement the demands of vocal performance, these sessions contribute to your overall well-being and stage presence.

  • Acting Classes:

    Elevate your stagecraft and storytelling with dedicated acting classes. Advanced singers will delve into nuanced techniques to authentically convey emotion, ensuring captivating and immersive performances.

  • Mock Audition Workshop:

    Fine-tune your audition skills with workshops that offer advanced strategies and techniques. Gain a competitive edge as you prepare for auditions, receiving constructive feedback from our esteemed faculty to enhance your approach.

  • Pop-Up Concerts in Metro-Atlanta:

    We were inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk to engage with the local community through pop-up concerts in various metro-Atlanta locations. These public performances showcase the diversity and dynamism of your advanced skills to a broader audience.

  • De-mystifying Artist Discussions

    In small groups, participants will engage in candid discussions with our guest faculty on topics including: Performance Anxiety, Building a Resume, The realities of being a Working Musician, Collaborating, Finding Professional Opportunities, Auditions, How to Market Oneself, and so much more.

ABOUT

Hosted at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, GA, the BMA Summer Vocal Intensive is designed for students ages 7-20 to nurture each person’s musical abilities while also developing a range of interpersonal skills. Students will be divided into Sessions A & B and then into smaller groups by age. Under the guidance of experienced professionals from the world of performing arts, students will embark on a transformative experience that goes beyond the stage. 

At the heart of our program is an emphasis on each student’s individual voice and style. Through vocal lessons, professional coaching, and hands-on performance opportunities, students will not only refine their musical talent but also gain confidence and share their art with the world. This confidence, cultivated in our academy’s safe and supportive environment, will empower them to navigate the challenges of the performing arts and those of everyday life. 

Beyond technical skills, our curriculum includes masterclasses and seminars focusing on emotional expression, stage presence, and the art of storytelling through music. These sessions, led by leading music educators and teaching artists will inspire our students to delve deeper into their creative potential, encouraging personal as well as musical growth. 

Directed by the Book of Mormon’s own Jarius Miquel Cliett perform in their own Musical Theater and Art Song Scenes at the end of the program. BMA faculty will assign different scenes and ensembles from operas, musicals, art song canon, jazz standards, and even popular music.

Our Summer Vocal Intensive is more than a summer activity; it's a life-changing experience. It promises not just skill enhancement but a welcoming environment where participants can form meaningful connections and experience the joy of making music together.

FACULTY PREVIEW

  • Samantha Burke

    Samantha Burke

    BMA General Director

  • Jessica Bloch

    Jessica Bloch

    Assistant Director and Voice Faculty

  • Jarius Miquel Cliett

    Jarius Miquel Cliett

    The Book of Mormon & Guest Faculty

  • Lynnesha Crump

    Lynnesha Crump

    Grammy Award Winning & BMA Guest Voice Faculty

  • DR. JOHNNIE Felder

    Dr. Johnnie Felder

    USC & BMA Guest Voice Faculty

How to Apply

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

  • All singers should upload a song from the Opera, musical theater, jazz, or art song repertoire

  • Video recordings should be recorded during the last year and must not contain any audio edits.

    • Video Solos and Excerpts can be in different links and takes. Please make sure video links are not set to private.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • Video Audition Submission: Saturday, May 10th, 2024

  • Students will be notified by: Monday, May 18th, 2024

TUITION AND FEES

Session A: June 10th-22nd (Ages 13-20): $1,950.00 food included

Session B: June 17th-22nd (Ages 13-20): $975.00 food included
Application Fee: Free

Payment plans are available in the registration checkout upon acceptance.

BMA students who are currently enrolled will receive a discount of their monthly tuition applied to their program session fees.

HOUSING FEES

For out-of-state participants.

Session A: (Breakfast included)

  • $958/Double occupancy 2 people per room (Queen-sized bed).

  • $1920/Single 1 person per room. (King-sized bed)

Session B: (Breakfast included)

  • $500/Double 2 people per room. (Queen-sized bed)

  • $960/Single 1 person per room. (Queen-sized bed)

Private housing accommodations will be provided by Burke Music Academy in the IHG Hotel and Suites  less than 10 minutes from BMA’s Summer Vocal Intensive rehearsal spaces, and 10 minutes to private golfing community clubs. BMA Summer Intensive students will be chaperoned by our live-in student-faculty, and security throughout the entire program. Students will be provided daily transportation from the hotel to our rehearsal spaces at no additional cost.

Atlanta residents who choose to reside at home and commute daily do not pay housing fees. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our intensive is specially curated to meet the technical, emotional, and practical needs of highly motivated and talented singers. This is a place to challenge, grow, and create…not a place where perfection is the priority. We believe that students deserve to leave better than they arrived because of the amount of autonomy they have over curating their performance experiences, honest and candid discussions about the realities of being an artist in the 21st century with leading professionals, and the complete support that BMA faculty gives to individual students.

  • BMA Summer Vocal Intensive faculty and staff represent some of the finest experts in the industry and are selected based on artistic merit and eagerness to work with young musicians. Participants can expect to work with renowned vocal experts from the world's leading institutions including the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Manhattan School of Music, University of South Carolina, The Book of Mormon among others.

  • FREE APPLICATION

    Payment Plans are available upon acceptance.

    Application Fee: Free

    Session A: June 10th-22nd (Ages 13-20): $1,950.00

    Session B: June 17th-22nd (Ages 13-20): $975.00

    Payment plans are available in the registration checkout upon acceptance.

    Enrolled BMA students automatically receive their monthly discounted from the session tuition.

    HOUSING FEES

    Session A: (Breakfast included)

    $958/Double occupancy 2 people per room (Queen-sized bed).

    $1920/Single 1 person per room. (King-sized bed)

    Session B: (Breakfast included)

    $500/Double 2 people per room. (Queen-sized bed)

    $960/Single 1 person per room. (Queen-sized bed)

  • Our vocal faculty and staff prepare students as if they are participants in a top-tier young artist program. In order to ensure everyone receives proper time and attention, unprepared singers may lose their roles. This allows the staff to focus on bringing out the highest level of artistry from every singer in the program instead of granting extra time to unprepared singers to make them “performance ready.”

  • Safe and upscale housing will be provided for participants traveling to Atlanta for the intensive. Staff will live in the housing quarters and chaperone students. 24 hour neighborhood security will be on call.

  • Lunches and snacks are provided for participants. Breakfast is provided in the hotel for out-of-state participants only. If you have food allergies please email us directly at info@burkemusicacademy.com.

  • Transportation services will be available to take students to our rehearsal locations, on outings, and for grocery shopping.

  • 8-9 am: Student Drop off & Check in

    9-10 am: Yoga & Movement

    10-10:30am: Break

    10:30-12:00pm: Voice Lessons, Coachings with Pianists, Ensemble Rehearsals, Scenes Rehearsals

    12-1 pm: Lunch

    1:15-2:30: Pop Up Concert Rehearsal

    2:45-3:45: Acting Workshop

    Break

    4-5 pm: Masterclass/ De-mystifying Artist Discussion

    5-6 pm: Student Pick Up & Dinner (Out Of Town Participants)

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

Burke Music Academy’s Summer Vocal Intensive admits students of any race, color, creed, sex, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, family responsibility, national origin, ancestry, handicap, or religion to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students during the intensive. It does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other Institute-administered programs.