Classical Music Institute of San Antonio

Ascend Summer Voice Program (Ages 8-18) (2022)

This application closed on Saturday June 11, 2022.


*This opportunity is for singers 8-18 years old. For applicants who are 18+, please use the CMI Classical Music Institute of San Antonio Ascend Collegiate and Teaching-Artist Fellowship Voice Program Application*

The Classical Music Institute of San Antonio’s Ascend Summer Voice Program offers singers aged 8-18. The program runs 9am-3pm Monday-Friday from June 13-25 and lunch is provided for the participants each day. Tuition for the program is $300 and scholarships are available for those with financial need.

Advanced applicants will have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one lessons with the CMI Ascend Teaching-Artists, participate in solo and ensemble performances, sit in on career discussion talks, and meet and work with a variety of internal performing artists.

Applicants with little to no musical experience a chance to develop their skills. Students with little to no musical experience will take part in group voice and piano lessons with instruction focusing on learning to read musical notes, rhythms, and harmony. 

Classical Music Institute of San Antonio Ascend Collegiate and Teaching-Artist Fellowship Voice Program

Please contact Christopher Besch at fellowship@cmi-sa.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Applicant Information

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All participants receive a free CMI t-shirt at the end of the program
Collegiate and post-collegiate applicants please select "Other/None"

Video

We encourage you to provide a video sample of your singing so we may better understand your level of vocal development. This can be as simple as singing the "Happy Birthday" or "My Country 'Tis of Thee" acapella. Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

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Applicants who wish to have more advanced instruction, please submit two videos of contrasting pieces. Live accompaniment is preferred, but pre-recorded tracks are accepted as well. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

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Financial Assistance Questions
If Yes, answer the next two questions
Examples may include Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program (FRPL) documentation, Review of family income, or Federal Tax Return. Other documents may also be accepted. Maximum number of documents permitted: 1
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Parental Information
Consent
By signing this pledge, we the students agree to: Value student differences and treat others with respect. Not become involved in bullying or cyber-bullying incidents or be a bully or cyberbully. Be aware of the school’s policies and support system with regard to bullying/cyber-bullying. Report honestly and immediately all incidents of bullying/cyber-bullying to a faculty member. Be alert in places around the school where there is less adult supervision such as bathrooms, corridors, and stairwells. Support students who have been or are subjected to bullying/cyber-bullying. Talk to teachers and parents about concerns and issues regarding bullying/cyber-bullying. Provide a good role model for younger students and support them if bullying/cyber-bullying occurs. I, the undersigned parent or guardian, hereby CONSENT to my child, participating in activities provided by the Classical Music Institute—CMI at its 2022 Summer Education Program (“Activities”)., If my child has any medical condition, I have listed them above., In the event of a medical emergency, I understand reasonable efforts will be made to contact me or my designated emergency contact, In the event of a medical emergency, I hereby consent and authorize the Classical Music Institute to seek emergency medical treatment for my child., I understand and hereby agree to ASSUME THE RISKS which may be presented from my child’s participation in the Activities, including any preparations and travel related to the Activities., RELEASE and WAIVE any right to sue the Classical Music Institute—CMI, including its officers, employees and agents, for and from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, damages, losses (including personal injury or death) or costs, whether arising now or in the future, in connection with or arising from my child’s use of the CMI facilities and transportation, or participation in the Activities; and, INDEMNIFY the Classical Music Institute—CMI, including its officers, employees and agents, for and from any or all liability, claims, causes of action, damages, losses (including personal injury and death) and costs (including attorneys’ fees), whether arising now or in the future, incurred in connection with or arising from my child’s use of the CMI facilities and transportation, or participation in the Activities.
This serves as your signature of consent to the statement above.

Payment Details

If you have financial need that requires your application fee to be waived, please send an email detailing your reasoning along with any documentation (such as Federal Free ir Reduced Lunch Program (FRPL) documentation) to fellowship@cmi-sa.org.


If approved, you will receive a seperate link to a different application. Please do not use this one.

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.