Academy of Vocal Arts

The mission of the Academy of Vocal Arts is to be the world’s premier institution for training young artists to become international opera soloists.

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Sing along to the Eagles fight song with Philly's Academy of Vocal Arts · February 17, 2025
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Latonia Moore and Richard Troxell Interviewed by 93.3 WMMR - Eagles Fight Song · February 12, 2025
Luke Norvell Wins First Prize at SAS Performing Arts Company and Studios’ 2024 Vocal Competition - Luke Norvell and Cumhur Görgün · February 12, 2025
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AVA's Significance to the Opera World

The Academy of Vocal Arts aims to stand as the world’s foremost institution for training young artists as global opera soloists. Through rigorous instruction, coaching, and showcasing Resident Artists in various performances, AVA cultivates artists with high career potential, while enhancing lives in Philadelphia and beyond.

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Resident Artist Profile

Beautiful Sheriff

soprano · First year

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Alumni Profile

Shawn Roth

tenor ’24 · Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Roth sang with grace and technical polish.
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Opera Outreach Program: Preparing the Audiences of Tomorrow!

Opera Outreach, AVA’s educational program, gives middle and high school students the opportunity to learn about all aspects of opera through comprehensive study guides, followed by live performances of the opera they studied. After each opera performance, students are able to interact with the performers in lively question-and-answer sessions.