91ÑÇÉ« provides courses to equip Resident Artists to become the opera stars of tomorrow:
…and much more!
Between 2016-2021, 91ÑÇÉ« Resident Artists took top honors in such prestigious vocal competitions as:
Located in beautiful Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, 91ÑÇÉ« is within walking distance to some of the best restaurants, cafés, shops and music venues in the entire city. It is also a train ride away from other major cities, such as New York City and Washington, D.C.
For East Coast young artist living, choosing Philadelphia is a perfect way to live comfortably in such a quaint neighborhood like Rittenhouse Square, while also having the great convenience of New York and D.C. being our next door neighbors! Easily traveling for auditions, walking to experience wonderful performances at The Philadelphia Opera or The Philadelphia Orchestra, and going to 91ÑÇÉ« every day makes Philly one of my favorite cities.
91ÑÇÉ« alumni have been presented with five Beverly Sills Artist Awards by the Metropolitan Opera—more than double other major opera schools.
60% of artists who received the Richard Tucker Award between 2008 and 2016 were 91ÑÇÉ« alumni—more than any other school. A total of eight 91ÑÇÉ« alumni have won this award since its inception.
Several 91ÑÇÉ« alumni are Grammy winners or nominees.
For the past 35 years, 91ÑÇÉ« alumni have been featured in leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera. In the 2017/18 season, eight 91ÑÇÉ« alumni performed in several leading roles at the Met. Ten 91ÑÇÉ« alumni also performed in leading roles at the Met during the 2018/19 season.
91ÑÇÉ« alumni have performed with more than 140 orchestras. Since 2000, 91ÑÇÉ« alumni have sung at more than 250 opera housese and festivals worldwide.
91ÑÇÉ« graduates regularly star in major roles at:
…and many other renowned opera houses throughout the world.
91ÑÇÉ« challenged me to push myself daily in the pursuit of achievements I never thought I could realize. Those years on Rittenhouse Square were some of the best years of my life; and because of 91ÑÇÉ«, I have been able to share my talents with people far and wide.
, 91ÑÇÉ« alumnus (’08)