Academy of Vocal Arts

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The Academy of Vocal Arts is a school dedicated to providing free higher education to aspiring opera singers. The school was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden and is located at 1920 Spruce Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Academy of Vocal Arts trains some of the opera world's most exciting singers in its four-year, tuition-free program. Artists come from throughout the world to take advantage of its unique program tailored to each individual, while giving the opportunity to perform leading roles with a professional orchestra. Program limited to 25 - 27 singers who work with a world-class faculty, including Christofer Macatsoris, Danielle Orlando, and Bill Schuman.