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.
- UPDATED AUDITION DATE - Auditions will take place on Sunday, May 31, 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
Dr. Jamie Van Eyck
Voice Faculty, College Consultant
Associate Professor of Voice, Baylor University School of Music
Leah Crocetto
Voice Faculty
Assistant Professor of Practice, Vocal Arts, The University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music