The Lehrer Vocal Institute prepares pianists and singers for a 21st century career through training and mentorship by expert teaching artists. Fellows enjoy numerous training and performance opportunities including masterclasses and private lessons. Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows will be featured in three special productions this summer— Una Noche en Miraflores with Ana María Martínez, Giacomo Puccini’s La bohème conducted by Daniela Candillari and directed by Mo Zhou, and Hahn Hall Cabaret: 1979, an innovative and contemporary production directed by James Darrah and musically directed by Craig Terry. The productions are prepped extensively by the Academy’s music and acting staff. In addition to these performance opportunities, Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows will also be able to participate in Industry Day, an audition for a panel comprised of industry leaders followed by individual feedback sessions. The summer culminates in the annual Marilyn Horne Song Competition, an opportunity that showcases all Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows.
Ricordi, plate number 99000, is the official vocal score for this production.
We will be presenting La bohème with one intermission, between Act II and Act III.
This production will be presented without cuts and sung in Italian.
Non-performance attire is casual.
Footwear is always required on campus.
Opera Rehearsals
For staging and technical rehearsals, closed-toe shoes are always required.
Please bring a pair of black character shoes or a pair of black lace Oxford-style dress shoes.
Public Performances (recitals, masterclasses, chamber concerts):
Attire is formal with the following requirements:
• Skirts/Dresses must be knee-length
• Pants must be ankle length or full length (no shorts)
• Ties are optional
Una Noche en Miraflores
For this performance, the creative team has asked that you bring items from your personal wardrobes that fit the style of the concert. If you can, please help by supplementing with any of the following:
• Formal attire/dresses with colors and patterns including:
o Black
o Red
o Fuchsia
o Jewel tones
o Polka dots
• Vests and/or colorful ties if possible
• Black or navy blue slacks
• Black dress shoes
Each Lehrer Vocal Institute fellow will have the opportunity to perform in one (1) public masterclass in Hahn Hall. Masterclass assignments will be made closer to the start of the 2023 Festival.
The Lehrer Vocal Institute office is located in the Porter Theater building at Westmont. Typical office hours are 9 am – 5 pm. Printing is available for Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows in reasonable amounts.
