presented by

The Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble

July 25-31, 2021

CFE Institute of Music, 21 Cromwell Rd., Cincinnati, Oh 45218

In this intensive seven-day workshop for singers and collaborative pianists, participants receive 2-3 lessons, 2-3 coachings, and performance opportunities. In addition, master classes and interest sessions will be presented by institute voice faculty members and guests (TBA). Don’t miss out on one of the most affordable world-class summer institutes offered anywhere!

Download the flyer here.

Piano Faculty:

Howard Helvey – Conductor of Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble, Internationally-Renowned Composer, Editor of HW Gray Publishing, Organist/Choirmaster of Calvary Episcopal Church in Cincinnati, Pianist

Voice Faculty:

Daniel Weeks, tenor – Voice Faculty/College-Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati), National Metropolitan Opera Winner, Concert Artist, CFE Artist, MCVI voice faculty chair

Dr. Quinn Patrick Ankrum, mezzo-soprano – Voice Faculty/College-Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati), Concert Artist, CFE Artist

Mary Henderson Stucky, mezzo-soprano – Professor Emerita of Voice/College-Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati), NATS Mentor Teacher, Concert Artist

Dr. Gwen Coleman, soprano – Voice Faculty/College-Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati), Concert Artist, Songfest Faculty, CFE Artist

Audrey B Luna, soprano – Voice Faculty/Miami University (Oxford, Ohio), CFE Artist, Concert Artist, Songfest Faculty, AMSAT Certified Alexander Technique teacher

Dr. Allen Henderson, baritone – Professor of Voice/Georgia Southern University, Executive Director of National Association of Teachers of SingingDr. Quinn Patrick AnkrumDr. Gwen Coleman

Vocal Coaches:

Brad Caldwell, piano – Artistic Director/Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble, Concert Artist, award-winning collaborative pianist, clinician, CVI Artistic Director/Coaching Chair

Guest Coach TBA

High School, Undergraduate, Graduate/Professional
Application requirements:
GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL:  TWO ARIAS and TWO Art Songs each of contrasting style & language
UNDERGRADUATE DIVISION: ONE ARIA and TWO Art Songs of contrasting style and language
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION:  TWO Art Songs of contrasting style and language

Audition Process: Please fill out application link below and, in addition, e-mail a youtube link of the required repertoire listed under Voice Institute Audition Requirements above to : cincinnatifusionensemble@gmail.com - Please e-mail with any questions about this process!

Voice Institute tuition: $750
Application registration fee: $25 (waived for CVI 2021)
Note: Tuition does not include travel and accommodations.
Accommodations: Please contact Brad Caldwell through e-mail below. There are hotels in close proximity to the CFE facilities, as well as the possibility of home stays.

Applications below in PDF form:

Festival Choir Application (does not apply to CVI 2021)
Voice Application

VIDEOS and APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH July 14, 2021.

Feel free to send any questions to Brad Caldwell via email:
cincinnatifusionensemble@gmail.com