William E. Schmidt Foundation

Schmidt Vocal Institute 2019

This application closed on Sunday March 10, 2019.

The Schmidt Vocal Institute (SVI) nurtures and mentors the development of talented, young singers who wish to pursue studies in music performance and/or education. The curriculum focuses on training singers to have a healthy technique, improved musicianship, and outstanding performance skills.

Please note: this application is for the Vocal Institute only. If you wish to apply to the Schmidt Vocal Competition, the application can be found here.

Please contact Linda McAlister at mcalisll@miamioh.edu with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Singer's First Name*

Singer's Last Name*

Please select your voice type.*

Singer's Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Singer's Graduation Year*

2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022

High School*

Parent/Guardian's First Name*

Parent/Guardian's Last Name*

Contact Information

Singer's Email Address*

Singer's Cell Phone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Parent/Guardian's Email Address*

Parent/Guardian's Cell Phone Number*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Local Newspaper - Email Address/Website

Experience

Years of Voice Study*

Have you studied other instruments? If so, which ones and for how long?*

Dance/Movement/Acting Experience, if any:*

Language Studies - List Languages Studied and Years Studied, if any:*

Music Theory/Ear-training/Diction Experience, if any:*

Please list Your Performance Experiences: *

(Choirs, Solo Concerts, Musicals/Roles, Etc.)

How did you hear about the Schmidt Vocal Institute?*

Have you competed in the Schmidt Vocal Competition?*

Yes

If yes, which location(s) and year(s)?

Audition Information

How would you like to audition?*

Live Audition in Cincinnati or Oxford

By appointment before March 10, 2019.

Live audition (Via Schmidt Competition)

Only valid for competitions before March 10, 2019.

Recorded Audition

Please upload videos below.

If applying via the Schmidt Competition, at which location will you sing?

If applying via video, please provide two selections.

Minimum of Two (2) selections, One (1) of which must be in a foreign language. You may include a classic musical theater selection(written before 1960) or an American standard as one piece. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

You must be signed in to add videos.

Audition Repertoire Information

Please list your selections below. Minimum of Two (2) selections, One (1) of which must be in a foreign language. You may include a classic musical theater selection(written before 1960) or an American standard as one piece.

Title #1*

Composer #1*

Work #1*

Is your piece from a larger work (an opera or musical)? If not, please write "NA."

Title #2*

Composer #2*

Work #2*

Is your piece from a larger work (an opera or musical)? If not, please write "NA."

Teacher's First Name*

Teacher's Last Name*

Teacher's Email Address*

Teacher's Phone Number*

Teacher's Mailing Address

Please include city, state, and zip code. You may provide a business or school address.

Teacher's School/Affiliation or Private Teacher

Please leave any notes or questions for the competition staff here. You will receive an email confirmation for your application.

Teacher Information

Please include contact information below for your private voice teacher or choral director. Your teacher must submit a letter of recommendation directly to MCALISLL@miamioh.edu within 10 days of your application.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

If you are unable to use a credit card for payment or would like to request a fee waiver due to financial need, please email MCALISLL@miamioh.edu for special instructions.

Amount: $35.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card

Credit Card First Name

Credit Card Last Name

Credit Card Number

Card Expiry Date

CVV (3- or 4-digit code on your card)

Billing ZIP/Postal Code

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.