Vocal Summit
Your voice—it’s your instrument. Take the next step to develop your sound in this five-day program with instruction in vocal technique, style, performance skills, singing with a band, group singing, and a cappella performance. Open to vocalists, singer-songwriters, and instrumentalists who sing, Vocal Summit will let you explore the world of contemporary vocal music.
2023 Program Information
Program dates: | June 12–16 |
Registration fee: | $50 (nonrefundable) |
Tuition: | $1,295 |
Housing: | $895 |
Payment deadline: | May 1 |
Move-in: | 2023 dates coming soon |
Move-out: | 2023 dates coming soon |
Age range: | 15 years and older |
Associate Professor of Voice and Assistant Director of Vocal Summit: Cassandre McKinley
Cassandre McKinley is best known for her powerhouse voice, stylistic versatility, and ability to cross genres effortlessly. Renowned for her spirited, emotional performances, she has a presence on stage that is exuberant and passionate, yet warm and disarming. She has shared the stage and recorded with greats such as Dick Johnson, James Cotton, Clay Obsorne, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie, and J. Geils, among others. She has toured nationally and internationally, and her music has been played on more than 500 radio stations and cable and internet music outlets.
Program Director: Cindy Scott
Cindy Scott’s technical mastery and commitment to lyrical expression have earned her fans worldwide. She has been steeped in roots music, jazz, gospel, and Southern soul, and holds master's degrees in both jazz performance and international business.