17The Acceptd Guide to 2017 Summer Arts Programs

Discover summer programs worldwide.Realize the benefits of a summer intensive.Fund your summer adventure.Decide to go abroad or stay close to home.Connect effectively with peers and mentors.Get the most of your summer program.

It’s time to plan next summer’s adventure! There’s no better place to start than the Acceptd Guide to 2017 Summer Arts Programs. Like everything we do, this Guide is made to connect you with the best arts opportunities available.

Inside this edition, you’ll find tips for optimizing your summer experience, funding suggestions, and discover amazing opportunities to expand your skills while you expand your horizons.

Choose from camps, internships, and intensives around the country and around the world! Intern with an Indie Rock Band in Rome, read Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Art in London, or study with the Philadelphia Orchestra to name a few.

Begin your search now and make sure the summer of 2017 is one you’ll never forget!

Don Hunter

PresidentAcceptd

NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change. Interested students should refer to the website (landing page) or contact the organization for updated information prior to applying.

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Ghana Dance and Music Training

IrelandBlas Summer Music and Dance Intensives; Dance and Music Semesters

ItalyArts Administration, Choir, Music, and Technical Theater Internships; Dance and Music Semesters; Filmmaking Intensive

KenyaDance, Music, and Theater Volunteering

New ZealandDance, Film, Theater and Music Semesters

PhilippinesDance and Music Volunteering

South AfricaDance and Music Volunteering; Film and Music Internships

SpainDance, Film and Animation, Music, and Theater Internships

Belize Film Camp for At-Risk Youth

Costa RicaCircus Arts; Dance and Music Volunteering

Ecuador Dance and Music Internships; Dance and Music Volunteering

EnglandArts Administration Internship; Dance and Theater Semesters; High School Musical Theater Training; RADA Shakespeare at Large; West End Musical Theater Training

Galapagos IslandsDance, Music and Theater Volunteering

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PRISMA offers a two-week program in which music students and young professionals are prepared for a career in music performance. It is designed to assist students to obtain the necessary tools to win a position in a professional orchestra. PRISMA takes place in Powell River, BC, Canada.

The Next Step offers a specialized musical theater intensive of singing, dancing and acting classes taught by Broadway professionals in New York City. Aspiring teen performers ages 14-17 will hone their musical theater abilities, enhance interpersonal skills and cultivate the discipline habits of a dedicated theatrical artist.

“The Next Step Program at Camp Broadway has truly provided my daughter with opportunities and experience that we never imagined. The entire staff at Camp Broadway has encouraged Emily to continue pursuing her passion, whatever that may be in the huge world of performing arts. It isn’t possible to thank them enough for the encouragement and support that they give to each and every student. We will return again next year and CANNOT wait. This Next Step Program truly was Emily’s next step!”

—Dawn B.

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The Performing Arts Project provides vibrant theatrical training in the disciplines of acting, singing, and dancing, plus many other connected fields. We offer two summer intensives: Blueprint, which focuses on technique and audition preparation, and Panorama, which focuses on developing creativity and artistry within a technical framework. Audition only.

Accademia dell’Arte is a performing arts school and cultural center in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. Housed at Villa Godiola, a Renaissance era villa overlooking the beautiful city of Arezzo, this summer’s programs include: Summer Physical Theatre Intensive, Art and Activism and Accademia Summer Program: Learning Tuscany.

Open to those aged 15-20, the Torggler Summer Vocal Institute is a two-week residential program at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia, where students immerse themselves in an intensive, rewarding, artistic environment with masterclasses, workshops and clinics taught by world-renowned performers and teachers.

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“Ali GutierrezOrange County School of the Arts, Santa Ana, California

“I am so grateful to The Performing Arts Project for changing my life, my definition of artistry, how I see myself and how I see this world. My mind was blown every day by the wonderful faculty who challenged me and helped me to grow in the best ways possible. I appreciate all their respect, dedication, and love that they gave to the work and each student.”

““The Performing Arts Project is an immensely magical place...”

Why is a summer program worth it for me?

Resume Building: Attending a summer intensive, workshop, or festival shows your dedication to your art form and your willingness to seek out professional training.

Networking: Whether you are an emerging artist or well-established professional, making connections with peers in your industry should become an ingrained habit for you and one that can be easily practiced at summer programs.

Continued Education: Even the masters in music, theatre, dance, and art work every day to continue their learning, whether it’s in their home studio, under the direction of a producer, or at the ballet barre. Summer programs offer artists continued training in new environments, with different teachers and coaches, surrounded by diverse groups of peers. These can be contrasting experiences from your everyday practice sessions and invaluable to growing as an artist.

Making the difficult decision to attend

a summer program

The decision to attend a summer program can often be a tough one. It may mean giving up a summer job or taking time off of work, tapping into your savings budget, forgoing your family vacation and time for relaxation, trading one educational experience for another, and much more. We want this decision to be as easy and painless as possible, so we’ve tried to answer some of the big questions you may be asking yourself!

““Not many programs have the capability to completely transform you as a person and artist, but TPAP does exactly that and much more.”

“Katey MillerPace University, New York, New York

“The Performing Arts Project is an immensely magical place-- one where I was accepted for everything that I am and everything I am not, one where I found 100 new people to call family.”

How will I pay for my summer program?

Investing in your education as an artist is important but also sometimes hard to swallow. Here are some ways to help justify and offset the costs of attending:

Look for scholarships offered by these programs and be sure to apply, even if you are hesitant that you will qualify.

Apply for grants that help to fund professional development for artists.

Start saving now for your program. Many banks allow you to earmark money and set up a saving schedule for specific goals.

Set up a fundraiser show and use the money from tickets to help pay for your summer program.

Summer AbroadImmerse yourself in a new language.Gain insights into another culture.Learn the artistic styles and heritage of a new country.Intern under artists with a different perspective.Broaden your worldview.Visit the spaces and places that inspired Michelangelo, Monet or Beethoven.Plan excursions to museums, ruins, and performances.

Summer StatesideReduce travel expenses.Make career connections.Push your artistic boundaries without leaving your comfort zone.Attend intensive classes or explore new styles in a new city or part of the country without the challenges of international travel.Experience life at a specific school—could you live there for the next four years?Gain college planning and audition skills.

““Marae, my daughter, attended the Next Step program this summer. What a great experience! She learned a great deal and enjoyed class, the performance, and the other campers. She also enjoyed learning from each of you. Thank you so much for this great opportunity. She came home with great memories. Thank you for all you taught her and for encouraging her”

—Bonnie A.

Connecting with strangers and future collaborators

Eager Eleanor - Allow yourself to get to know Eleanor and learn from her enthusiasm. Be patient with her ideas and give her the room to shine.

Artistic goals: in the spotlight on Broadway, in film, or television.

Reason for attending: takes advantage of every opportunity put in her path and has come to this program to further build her resume.

Collaboration approach: will be quick to speak up and make her opinion heard.

Social style: connects with everyone present and tries to remain connected after the program has ended.

After-hours activity: organizing a group of peers to practice together or work on an artistic project.

Serious Sam - Introduce yourself to Sam, but give him the space he needs. You can learn from his dedication and commitment to his work.

Artistic goals: become the best in his field.

Reason for attending: this program is part of a linear path to success for Sam.

Collaboration approach: quiet and reserved, but will contribute when necessary.

Social style: while here for his own development, he will graciously meet his peers, but will not remain connected upon returning home.

After-hours activity: his serious work ethic pushes Sam to spend most of his nights in the practice room.

Curious Carly - Engage Carly in a simple conversation or a deep talk about your artistic goals. She can show you the value of stepping back to examine and reflect on your work.

Artistic goals: not defined yet and constantly changing.

Reason for attending: loves learning new skills and sees this program as an opportunity to explore different options in her field.

Collaboration approach: works well with others, often leading the group and allowing everyone’s opinions to be heard.

Social style: meeting other people is her strength, but while she will connect with everyone, she might not remain connected at the completion of the program.

After-hours activity: hanging out with a group of peers separately from the rigor and training of the day.

You’ve arrived at your summer festival, intensive, or workshop, and it’s time to start connecting and collaborating with new peers. The next days, weeks, or even months will give you the opportunity to develop your newfound connections into strong relationships and test your patience with new collaborators. Everyone you meet will be there for a different reason, will have different styles of communicating, and will be on a different path. Try using the following guide to navigate these social waters and get the most out of your connections, as we outline three different types of people you may meet at your summer program:

Connecting with strangers and future collaborators

Be open to the possi-bility of learning as much as you can. You don’t yet know what you don’t know.

Talk to everyone. Each connection you make could lead to a new opportunity.

Keep a notebook and/or recorder with you. You’ll be surprised how much you forget when you return home.

Take time for yourself each day. Reflect and reju-venate.

Participate in everything and be a “yes” person. You can rest when you get home.

5 Tips!

Five Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Summer Program

Founded in 1961, Eastern Music Festival is an internationally-renowned classical music festival located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Eastern Music Festival is an extraordinary educational experience for talented, dedicated young artists.

July 24 - July 29, 2017

The Fordham Summer Intensive is a five-week program that focuses entirely on your passion. With class time addressing the multiple disciplines of musical theatre, you will hone your skills song storytelling, vocal technique, dance, acting and theater games.

May 30 - June 29, 2017

Summer arts camps at CU Denver for high school students! 2017 camp programs: Music Industry, Filmmaking, Digital Animation/Motion Graphics, Photography, Sculpture, Advanced Singer/Songwriter, and Arts Preview Week.

June 18-30, July 9-21 and July 31-Aug 4, 2017

IIMIF has been lauded as an exceptional developmental experience for young musicians. Acclaimed faculty provide individualized mentorship in solo and chamber music. Interdisciplinary workshops facilitate artistic, technical, and personal growth.

July 7-16, 2017

Every summer, the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NYC invites actors from around the country to participate in summer intensives, enhancing their craft with world-class training in the cultural capital of the world.

June - August, 2017

For chamber musicians, singers, and collaborative pianists on the threshold of a professional career. Perform alongside world-renowned artists. All participants receive a full Fellowship.

July 10 - August 5, 2017

Instrumentalists, Singers, Pianists & Composers: Join us for an inspiring music experience in state-of-the-art facilities with outstanding artist faculty! Scholarships available!

June 18 - July 2, 2017

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee Extension Programs offer an array of summer intensives for high school aged singers, dancers, composers, and musical theater performers. Join us for a summer to experience Conservatory training in Boston!

Summer 2017

Tony Award winner and legendary Broadway star Betty Buckley shares her unique method of storytelling through song and creating an emotional connection to an audience. This is a master class for actors and singers of all levels, ages 16+ and is open to students, faculty and working professionals.

June 5-9, 2017Academy of Art University’s School of Acting is rooted in developing craft, individual process, and truthful storytelling. By training well-rounded actors, we offer a unique professional environment in classes taught by working professionals.

June, 2017

The Amherst Early Music Festival offers auditioned programs and performance opportunities for pre-professional singers, Baroque instrumentalists, and recorder players, as part of the largest early music workshop in the US.

July 9-16 & 16-23, 2017

Summer Acting Intensive for Stage 4-Week Intensive in the heart of NYC enables students to develop acting techniques & skills through training, coaching, workshops, and artistic engagement in a collaborative environment.

July 10- August 4, 2017

IKOF features 5-days of daily master classes, workshops and presentations by guest artists, a concerto session, the live rounds of the Solo and Concerto Competition, and riveting evening concerts by world-renowned pianists.

August 1-5, 2017

Atlantic Acting School -Offering comprehensive training, this rigorous six-week intensive immerses students in an accelerated curriculum. This ambitious and rewarding program serves the actor seeking familiarization with Practical Aesthetics – The Atlantic Technique.

July - August, 2017

Students will be selected by audition to come to Germany to perform as instrumentalists, soloists, choristers, dancers, and repetiteurs in productions of “Der Vogelhaendler,” “Hello Dolly” and “Brundibar,” associated with the Middle-Saxony Opera House in Freiberg, Germany.

May 21 - July 03, 2017

Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) is a premier summer training program for young musicians. In the presence of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, students immerse themselves in a transformative experience like no other.

Two Week Workshops: June 18-July 1

Young Artists Programs: Starting July 2

Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City provides professional training for musical theatre performers ages 8-21. Participants study with TONY Award winners, Broadway performers, casting directors, agents, and choreographers.

July - August, 2017

Study for 17 days with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra in an intense music festival setting which includes: orchestra, chamber music, audition preparation, solo performance & competition, private lessons, & more.

June 14 - 30, 2017

The Heifetz International Music Institute, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, is an intensive 6-week program for string players that combines instruction from renowned conservatory faculty with innovative and cross-disciplinary training, and 40+ public concerts.

6-Week Program: June 22 - August 5,

PEG Program: July 7 – July 29, 2017

SA@S is a 6 week theater training and performance program that uniquely combines the study of Shakespeare’s text, contemporary ensemble training and the opportunity to rehearse and perform in two Shakespeare productions in repertory.

June 26 - August 8 2017

““Marae, my daughter, attended the Next Step program this summer. What a great experience! She learned a great deal and enjoyed class, the performance, and the other campers. She also enjoyed learning from each of you. Thank you so much for this great opportunity. She came home with great memories. Thank you for all you taught her and for encouraging her” — Bonnie A.

Through its three training orchestras and Academy, the Verbier Festival offers young musicians from across the globe one of the richest musical and educational experiences possible.

Orchestra (July 1 - August 6, 2017) Junior Orchestra (July 16 - August 6, 2017)Academy (July 17 - August 6, 2017)

Students from around the country participate in this unique program for actors, directors and writers. Explore the boundaries of theater from the traditional to the new. By living, breathing, and creating theater with peers and professionals alike you will come away with an experience that will inform the rest of your life.

June 22 - July 31, 2017

UNC School of the Arts, the nation’s first public arts conservatory, invites you to our 2017 Summer Intensives in Animation, Dance, Drama, Filmmaking, Music, and Visual Arts! Campus housing available.

June 18 - July 22, 2017 ArtsBridge Summer gives high school artists the tools to perfect their craft and audition approach with top college faculty, honing their skills in theater and classical music in preparation for college admissions.

July 29 - August 13, 2017

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