Academy of Vocal Arts

The Academy of Vocal Arts is an American training center for opera singers.

It was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden and is located in Philadelphia. The training is free of charge to the graduates.

Known graduates

• Joyce DiDonato (born 1969 ), American singer in the vocal range mezzo- soprano
• Erika Miklósa (born 1970 ), Hungarian coloratura soprano
• Latonia Moore ( born 1979 ), American soprano
• Derek Taylor ( born 1975 ), American singer in the vocal range Tenor