MSVMA invites high school students to participate in the Music Education & Vocal Performance College Audition Workshop.  Participants must be in 11th or 12th grade and members in good standing of their school’s vocal music program, as verified by the director of record under the official MSVMA school membership.

This is a multi-faceted opportunity for MSVMA students, families, and directors to better prepare for college audition season, get a glimpse into what being a music major is really like, and ask questions directly to an expert panel of professors.  

A full agenda will be sent directly to participants, but attendees can expect the following event timeline:

• 10:00-11:00am: Coffee Hour Q&A

• • Talk to a school representative or professor from a variety of Michigan Collegiate music programs in a “college fair” format. 

  • Network with current music majors and other music candidates.

• 11:00am-12:00pm: Info Session 1

• • Presentation on audition expectations and experiences.

  • Scheduling and carrying the workload of the audition process.

  • Skill placement expectations and strategies for music theory, keyboard, aural skills, etc.

• 12:00-1:00pm: Info Session 2

• • Music Ed Snapshot & Vocal Performance Snapshot.

  • Selecting audition repertoire.

  • Further detail on how “audition days” actually go.

  • Navigating the audition process while maintaining vocal health and balance.

• 1:00-2:00pm: 

• • Masterclass Option

  • • 12 students may elect to work with voice faculty from one of the colleges represented at this event. 

    • • Non-performing students will watch professors work with singers in this studio class format.

    • $25 for Masterclass includes a provided pianist

    • Include a PDF of your ONE chosen song for the Masterclass when registering. Upload to Google Drive and link the PDF in your registration.

  • Parent/Director Info Session

  • • Tips on supporting and coordinating the audition process with students.

    • Q&A with music professors.

Registration & Payment

Register online! The event is free for all participants, unless the student is opting to participate in the Masterclass Option ($25.00). Registration is required to attend!

2026-2027 Clinicians

Jacob Berlin, Western Michigan University

Brandon Johnson, Eastern Michigan University

Jenny Ribiero, Albion College

Stephen West, University of Michigan

TBD, Michigan State University