2012 Great American Songbook High School Vocal Academy & Competition
2012 Songbook Academy Finalists and Judges
The Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition began in 2009, and is the only competition in the United States based solely on music from Broadway, Hollywood musicals and the Tin Pan Alley era of the early to mid-twentieth century.
In 2012, Students from across the country participated in a competitive audition process for the chance to attend 2-day regional academies and competitions. Winners from these regional events traveled to the Indianapolis area for a five-day comprehensive “boot-camp” from June 12-16 on interpreting and performing the music of the Great American Songbook. Led by local and national celebrity performers and professionals, workshops covered topics ranging from breathing and microphone techniques to one-on-one coaching and master-classes. The classes were intended to prepare finalists for the Final Competition performance at the Palladium in Carmel, IN.
In 2012, I had the honor of being named the Great American Songbook Youth Ambassador, and my life has been forever changed because of it. Had it not been for the opportunities I recieved from the Songbook Academy so many years ago, I would not be where I am at today. Since then, the Songbook Academy has grown immensely, and continues to provide an educational and exciting experience for young vocalists every summer. Please consider applying now to keep the music of the Great American Songbook alive and strong for generations to come!
In 2012, Students from across the country participated in a competitive audition process for the chance to attend 2-day regional academies and competitions. Winners from these regional events traveled to the Indianapolis area for a five-day comprehensive “boot-camp” from June 12-16 on interpreting and performing the music of the Great American Songbook. Led by local and national celebrity performers and professionals, workshops covered topics ranging from breathing and microphone techniques to one-on-one coaching and master-classes. The classes were intended to prepare finalists for the Final Competition performance at the Palladium in Carmel, IN.
In 2012, I had the honor of being named the Great American Songbook Youth Ambassador, and my life has been forever changed because of it. Had it not been for the opportunities I recieved from the Songbook Academy so many years ago, I would not be where I am at today. Since then, the Songbook Academy has grown immensely, and continues to provide an educational and exciting experience for young vocalists every summer. Please consider applying now to keep the music of the Great American Songbook alive and strong for generations to come!