Italian for Singers

Program

All students in the Italian for Singers program are integrated into the 7-week immersion program and are required to speak Italian at all times. This approach to language study, including Middlebury’s Language Pledge®, ensures that students will attain a high degree of language proficiency in a relatively short period of time.

Weekly vocal coaching with an Italian-speaking opera singer, theater acting classes, and group sessions on specialized vocal topics give singers not only stronger language skills, but also the interpretive tools, stage presence, and audition-ready material to excel in today’s competitive classical scene. 

And for those dreaming of an international career, this program lays the groundwork for performing or working in Italy, where fluency and stylistic authenticity open doors to real professional opportunities.  

Highlights of the program 

• Language Pledge and Culture Immersion – All classes, rehearsals, and daily life are conducted entirely in Italian, ensuring deep fluency and cultural understanding.
• Weekly Voice Lesson– Work with a native Italian opera singer for stylistic precision and authentic interpretation. Additional rehearsal sessions with pianist.
• Theater Performances – Work side-by-side with a theater coach to confidently own the stage, fully embody your characters, and deliver powerful, unforgettable storytelling that captivates every audience.
• Special studio classes – On various subjects such as learn the art of singing and speaking recitative, expand your vocal music Italian vocabulary, explore poetry reading; actively participating in and observing performance classes with your peers.
• Final Recital and theater final project at the end of the program.
• Earn 9 college credits. Scholarships and Financial Aid available.

Application Deadline

February 1

Apply

Applicants apply and enroll in the 7-week Italian immersion program or 6-week Master of Arts in Italian, depending on language level. 

Additional Application Materials

Once you start an application, email Joe Tamagni at italianschool@middlebury.edu to let him know your interest in the program. 

Applicants must also submit the following to italianschool@middlebury.edu. 

• One page résumé
• Audition video (one aria or art song sung in Italian)

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