Academic Singing
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53.03.03 In English and Russian
Level of education Bachelor
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 4 years
With the additional qualification ‘Teacher of Additional Education’
Programme description
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.
Upon completion of the programme, graduates are awarded the additional qualification ‘Teacher of Additional Education’.
Main courses
- 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
- Educational Methods in Vocal Performance
Teaching staff
The teaching staff of the programme includes leading academics of St Petersburg University and the Academy of Young Singers of the Mariinsky Theatre, Honoured Artists of Russia, and People’s Artists of Russia and Ukraine.
Our advantages
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.
Career opportunities
Internships
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.