The Vocal Performance department has a longstanding commitment to providing rigorous and unique performance opportunities that produce outstanding vocalists.
All music majors take weekly private lessons in accordance with their degree programs.
You'll study with a faculty of nationally and internationally respected musicians, all of whom are active professional performers.
High Standards yield outstanding Music Professionals.
Our performance standards are high. Upon graduation, Crane students in each of our degree programs are routinely accepted for graduate study in performance at top-tier conservatories and universities around the country. A number of our alumni have won major competitions, and others are employed by important opera houses.
Whatever your career choice, Crane's Performance Department will prepare you for success!
Degree Programs
You can choose a concentration in Voice with these degree programs:
- B.M. Music Education
- B.M. Music Performance - Voice Track
- B.M. with an emphasis in Music Business
- B.M. Musical Studies (Composition, Music Theory or Music History)
- B.A. in Music
Performance Opportunities:
- Crane students, faculty, and guest artists present over 300 public performances each year in our three all-Steinway concert venues.
- We offer a variety of Choral and Vocal Performance ensembles including the Crane Opera Ensemble, which produces opera, operetta and musical theater.
- You'll hone your vocal skills in a weekly studio major class & Area and Solo Recitals throughout the semester while Master Classes provide the special opportunity to learn from prominent visiting guest artists & alumni.
- We have a vibrant music library with extensive solo & chamber vocal works. A special collection dedicated to American vocal music was donated by alumna Stephanie Blythe.
For more information about these opportunities, please contact us at voice@potsdam.edu!
Crane presents hundreds of concerts and recitals each year. See what's coming up.