requirements for the Voice Program carefully.
Voice Applications and Auditions
On-line Application | Financial Aid Application | Instructor Recomendation Form
Deadline to submit an application is January 10. This is a postmark deadline.
Chautauqua welcomes applications from talented students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious background. Admission is by application and audition for full-term students. Be sure to indicate your preference as to audition site. Admission decisions and scholarship awards are made by March 1 for the Voice Program. Admission results will be emailed to the address on the student's application. No decision will be released until the applicant’s file is complete and the non-refundable application fee of $40 is paid.
General Instructions
Please complete the On-line Application, Financial Aid Application, Instructor Recomendation forms and read the specific requirements for the Voice Program carefully.
Only live auditions are accepted for the voice program. A confirmation will be emailed to you along with your audition time. Ms. Malas personally evaluates all of the live auditions and makes all of the admissions and scholarship decisions. If a student lives abroad we may be able to make an exception and accept a recorded audition.
Scholarships are awarded only to students enrolled for, and who will participate fully in, the entire term of any program in the Chautauqua Music Festival.
Applicants for the voice program must be enrolled in or recently graduated from music studies at the time of application. Professional musicians are not eligible for admission or financial aid.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
In 2011, the Chautauqua Institution awarded direct scholarship aid to 70 percent of the students in the Voice Program ranging from 25% - 100% of the total cost.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of talent first, with years of study and financial need being important secondary criteria. While we do offer merit scholarships, it is also very helpful to fill out the financial aid form if you want to be considered for additional need-based aid.
Instructions for auditions.
Listed below are the repertoire requirements for voice auditions. Please keep your total for all three pieces around ten minutes maximum.
- Aria from an oratorio or opera
- Song in English (Art Song preferred)
- Song in German, French or Italian
"I believe the Chautauqua experience to be a truly unique one; a lakeside paradise where world-class teachers and instructors, like Marlena Malas, come to nurture and cultivate great young talent in the most supportive way imaginable."
Adrian Kramer | Curtis Institute of Music
Live auditions by city
New York, NY
Sunday, January 15
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
The Julliard School Room 334
Room 334
Chicago, IL
Friday, January 20
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chicago College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University
Ganz Hall
Cleveland, OH
Saturday, January 21
2 - 5 p.m.
Cleveland Institute of Music
Studio 217
Chautauqua, NY
Sunday, January 22
1 - 4 p.m.
Chautauqua Institution Hurlbut Church
Sanctuary
