Academy of Vocal Arts
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| Type | Private opera school |
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| Established | 1934 |
| President | Scott Guzielek |
| Students | 22 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | Official website |
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The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) is a private, post-baccalaureate opera school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As of 2023, the AVA grants Artist Diplomas to those who complete the full four-year course requirement, but not degrees. The Artist Diploma is designed to be the equivalent in standards to a Master of Fine Arts in Opera Performance (MFA).[1] AVA is a tuition-free institution of training and performance for opera.[2] The school was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden.[3]
Notable alumni include Lando Bartolini,[2] Ruth Ann Swenson,[2] and Joyce DiDonato.[4] The institution maintains a Hall of Fame for Great American Opera Singers.
