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William Burden ( Juilliard & Mannes)
Master Clinician
SVC Nationals 2024-25

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR
MUSICAL JOURNEY!

For more than 25 years, Schmidt Vocal Arts has opened doors and unlocked potential for
the next generation of classical singers. Through performance opportunities, networking,
master classes, mentorship, and transformative awards and scholarships, SVA supports
young artists in their first steps to the stage.

PERFORM

$650K Competitions for high school &

IN CASH AWARDS undergraduate singers with direct feedback
from adjudicators
& SCHOLARSHIPS
LEARN

60+ scholarships awarded each year from
$1K to $25K+, master classes, and
educational programs for students

Aaron Crouch
Aaron Crouch GROW
1st Place
1st Place
Washington, DC 2015-16
Washington, DC 2015-16
Networking opportunities, alumni
connections, and continued support for
aspiring professionals

Explore our programs and opportunities
www.schmidtvocalarts.org