Academic Singing
53.03.03 In English and Russian
Level of education Bachelor
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 4 years
The bachelor’s programme ‘Academic Singing’ combines the fundamental classical liberal education with specialised education in vocal art, according to which the students from the first day of training are involved in the creative environment of a musical theatre
The training programme also provides an in-depth study of: the history and theory of theatre, music and vocal arts; and English and Italian to the extent required for the professional activity of a vocalist
- History of Russian Music
- History of Foreign Music
- History of Theatre
- History of Opera Theatre
- Solfège
- Harmony
- Solo Singing
- Opera Class
- chamber choir
- Piano
- Basics of the Artistry
- Stage Speech
- Basics of Scenic Movement
- Dance
- Italian
The programme trains singers for opera and musical theatres, who are able to: master classical and new repertoire; create artistic images using vocal and acting resources; and work in a creative team and as a soloist in concert activities. They will also have skills of research work in musical art as well as basic skills of music pedagogy.
Practices at
The Mariinsky Academy of Young Opera Singers, concert organisations
Professions
Graduates start their careers in concert organisations, music theatres, and institutions of secondary vocational and additional education