Daily Group Classes
- Voice foundations
- Acting and acting through song
- Italian diction and language work
- Monologue and self-taping skills
- Crossover styles and genre exploration
- Finding the “why” in performance and storytelling
Austin Opera
Summer Vocal Camp
Austin Opera Summer Vocal Camp for High School Singers
Austin Opera’s Summer Vocal Camp is an immersive, week-long experience designed for rising high school singers (grades 9-12) who are serious about growing their vocal technique, performance skills, and confidence - whether they’re exploring music for the first time or preparing for college auditions.
Students spend the week working closely with professional teaching artists in a supportive, conservatory-style environment that emphasizes healthy vocal technique, acting through song, audition preparation, and self-discovery as an artist. The camp culminates in a final showcase performance for family and friends.
July 6-10, 2026 | Butler Performance Center
Individual Instruction
- Two 30-minute private voice lessons per student
- Individual vocal coaching throughout the week
Artist Development
- Headshot sessions
- Guest speaker(s) from the performing arts field
- Audition workshop
- The business of singing (resumes, applications, and next steps)
- College training preparation
Who Should Apply
This camp is designed for:
- High school singers (rising 9th–12th grade)
- Students interested in classical voice, musical theatre, or crossover styles
- Singers considering college auditions or simply wanting focused, high-level summer training
No prior operatic experience is required—just curiosity, commitment, and a love of singing.
Camp Tuition
- $450 standard tuition
- $375 early-bird tuition (registered on or before April 15)
- A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to help ensure access for all students.
- Payments are nonrefundable after June 1
How to Apply
Applications are simple and focused on who you are as an artist.
Applicants will submit:
- A short video introduction
Tell us why this camp matters to you and what you hope to gain from the experience. - A singing video OR in-person audition
- One song or aria
- Any style is welcome
- Accompaniment is optional for the video. Austin Opera will provide an accompanist for live auditions.
- Auditions will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 10 am – 2 pm at Armstrong Community Music School (404 Camp Craft Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746).
- Optional scholarship essay
Students applying for financial assistance will respond to a short-written prompt within the application.
Applications are due by June 26, 2026.
If you have any questions, please email aochoa@austinopera.org for more information.
Staff
Andréa Ochoa
Co-director
Director of Education & Community Impact, Austin Opera
Dr. Liliana Guerrero
Co-director
Assistant Professor of Voice, The University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music