#програми "Founded in 2017, the Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute is a unique program dedicated to introducing Ukrainian art songs to emerging vocal artists and collaborative pianists of diverse backgrounds. With focused instruction on text interpretation, diction, stylistic nuance, and recital performance, participants study under the guidance of an internationally renowned faculty. To date, 50 artists from around the world have participated in the Institute.Our distinguished faculty return to share their depth of knowledge and professional experience with vocal students and collaborative pianists alike. They are:Benjamin Butterfield – Co-Director and Vocal CoachDr. Melanie Turgeon – Co-DirectorAndrea Ludwig – Vocal CoachSteven Philcox – Collaborative PianistDr. Leanne Regehr – Collaborative PianistClick hereto learn about our faculty members.Program DetailsThe Institute will accept eight vocalists and one collaborative pianist.Professional and emerging artists (upper-level undergraduate and graduate students) are encouraged to audition. The Summer Institute offers:Intensive one-on-one coachingMasterclasses led by professional faculty in an informal, supportive settingAccess to a world-class facility to explore the style, context, and repertoire of Ukrainian art song and its classical composers, while developing essential performance skillsGuest lecturesA public recital featuring all nine Institute participants and two faculty collaborative pianists on August 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.Group welcome dinnerBoth vocalists and collaborative pianists are invited to audition.Application Details"