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Music school in Philadelphia, USA From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) is a private, post-baccalaureate opera school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2023, the AVA does not grant degrees, but rather Artist Diplomas to those who complete the full four-year course requirement. It is the only tuition-free institution in the world devoted solely to operatic training and performance.[1] The school was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden.[2]
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Type | Private opera school |
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Established | 1934 |
President | Scott Guzielek |
Students | 22 |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Urban |
Website | Official website |
Notable alumni include Lando Bartolini,[1] Harry Dworchak,[1] and Ruth Ann Swenson.[1] The institution maintains a Hall of Fame for Great American Opera Singers which The Opera Quarterly described as equivalent to the kammersänger title in Europe.[3]
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