Master of Music in Voice

Our Voice program values students as individuals and prepares them to establish careers as 21st century artists. At CCPA you will work intensively with world-class Artist faculty in applied lessons and coaching sessions, learn foundations in theory, history, and language skills, address professional issues and arts entrepreneurship, perform in innovative productions guided by leaders in the field, and belong to a community of students and alumni thriving in the arts. Just blocks away from major opera companies, music venues, theaters, museums, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Roosevelt’s campus is in the center of one of America’s most culturally vibrant and influential cities. CCPA students have regular opportunities to hear and see renowned and emerging artists, and can also start their professional life while in school by participating in internships or apprenticeships, singing in professional choruses, teaching in arts enrichment programs, collaborating with student colleagues on creative projects, and networking with professional artists who call Chicago home. All students in our program study privately with their applied teacher for the duration of their degree program, sing in performance classes, and work with our coaching staff in various settings.

All Classical Voice auditions must be accompanied by a pianist. The CCPA Enrollment Office will provide an accompanist for all auditions in Chicago, although applicants may bring their own (except Opera Diploma auditions). Accompanists will NOT be provided at regional auditions in the U.S. or Asia. All voice applicants auditioning regionally must provide and pay for their own accompanist. All repertoire is to be performed from memory. No pre-screening recordings are required for undergraduate or masters level auditions. Junior/Senior (BM) or Graduate (MM): Four Pieces: Two chansons or two lieder, or one of each; a song by an English or American composer; and an opera, concert or oratorio aria. Opera Diploma: Please visit the Opera Diploma program page for pre-screening, application, and audition information.