{"id":278,"date":"2020-09-11T02:58:08","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T01:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/?page_id=278"},"modified":"2024-02-29T15:04:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T14:04:00","slug":"testimonial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/?page_id=278","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"278\" class=\"elementor elementor-278\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-034a199 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"034a199\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f16b53\" data-id=\"3f16b53\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fcb92a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6fcb92a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Students have a very special opportunity to really broaden that studied authenticity in their Italian operatic repertoire, while creating a personal love for the language and Italian culture with memories that will be cherished for life. I loved every moment of my time at SPSC, and have felt it\u2019s positive effects in my life and career ever since!\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Kathryn Lewek <br>Metropolitan Opera <br>SPSC Alum 2011<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a8586a3\" data-id=\"a8586a3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6feeb37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6feeb37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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But the artistic education was where I felt the deepest impact.  I worked with great singers and coaches from all over the world and in all stages of their careers that worked to broaden my understanding of style, character work, and artistic freedom through the Italian language in a way I had never experienced before.  I felt seen as an individual artist and supported through the staff\u2019s joint knowledge.  I was given advice on repertoire, the career (both in the US and abroad), and how to manage myself as a professional artist.  We got to explore Italy and have historical context of operatic tradition in truly immersive fashion.  .  The wholistic approach at SPSC helped me be more thoughtful, knowledgeable, adventurous, and sincere in my communication of not just Italian repertoire, but all the beautiful music and languages we tackle as opera singers.\nI returned from the program feeling empowered,\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Keely Futterer \nGlimmerglass, wolf trap -\nSPSC Alum 2018, 2019<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71cdf96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"71cdf96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\u201cSPSC to this day was one of the greatest experiences of my life. It was my first time coming to Europe to study opera as a 21 year old college student and I learned so much! I was able to study Italian and get credit to fulfill my language requirement in my college in the USA. I also got to meet lifelong mentors and colleagues who I continue to run into throughout my career. I highly recommend this program among all the others. You will be nurtured and cared for and will get a taste of REAL Italy and not just the tourist attractions\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Linda Maritza Collazo\nCarnegie Hall, Aspen Music Festival - SPSC Alum 2017<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e36892 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e36892\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7417ef8\" data-id=\"7417ef8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ffde8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0ffde8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/donovan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2929\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/donovan.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/donovan-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a09cfbb\" data-id=\"a09cfbb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fabd18a elementor--star-style-star_fontawesome elementor-widget elementor-widget-star-rating\" data-id=\"fabd18a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"star-rating.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-star-rating__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-star-rating\" title=\"4.9\/5\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\"><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-9\">&#xE934;<\/i> <span itemprop=\"ratingValue\" class=\"elementor-screen-only\">4.9\/5<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fd73ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"0fd73ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\u201cSPSC provided me with a one of a kind musical and educational experience that I\u2019ll never forget and will always cherish.\n\nThere I was able to gain tools and techniques that I still use today in preparing my roles. I had an amazing time and I made lasting friendships.\n\nThank you for everything!\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Donovan Singletary Metropolitan Opera - SPSC Alum 2009<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-24a7517\" data-id=\"24a7517\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-cd79e11 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cd79e11\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c6d8898\" data-id=\"c6d8898\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a222e35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a222e35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TANDO-803x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2928\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TANDO-803x1024.jpg 803w, https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TANDO-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TANDO-768x979.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TANDO.jpg 964w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc9b617\" data-id=\"dc9b617\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21ddf4b elementor--star-style-star_fontawesome elementor-widget elementor-widget-star-rating\" data-id=\"21ddf4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"star-rating.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-star-rating__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-star-rating\" title=\"4.9\/5\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\"><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-9\">&#xE934;<\/i> <span itemprop=\"ratingValue\" class=\"elementor-screen-only\">4.9\/5<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a58cbcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"a58cbcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">\u201cMy time in SPSC ultimately cemented my decision to switch careers from medicine to opera; a decision I have grown to love and cherish every single day. Although I was an inexperienced young singer, the faculty somehow were able to strike a perfect balance between pushing me beyond my comfort zone and holding my hand whenever necessary. The summer was a total immersion in the Italian culture; from the high quality language classes, the food, and friendships forged with locals who were as kind as they were enthusiastic about our interest in this great Italian tradition. I got to work with world class faculty on a variety of aspects, from vocal technique, language, stagecraft and acting, to discovering the concept of Alexander technique. I even met my current voice teacher there and gained clarity about what graduate school to attend. Above all, I am grateful to SPSC for the lifelong friendships with my colleagues, my Italian friends in Arona whom I\u2019ve stayed in touch with, as well as SPSC faculty who continue to show their support and offer guidance years after the program ended.\"<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Thandolwethu Mamba\nMetropolitan opera, opera theater of Saint luis - SPSC Alum 2019<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-145c883 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"145c883\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d16d2fa\" data-id=\"d16d2fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-919a96a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"919a96a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.siparlasicanta.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Jennifer-Johnson.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1146\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4d76fe1\" data-id=\"4d76fe1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de37580 elementor--star-style-star_fontawesome elementor-widget elementor-widget-star-rating\" data-id=\"de37580\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"star-rating.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-star-rating__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-star-rating\" title=\"5\/5\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\"><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i><i class=\"elementor-star-full\">&#xE934;<\/i> <span itemprop=\"ratingValue\" class=\"elementor-screen-only\">5\/5<\/span><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2329df6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonial\" data-id=\"2329df6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"testimonial.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-content\">SPSC provides a unique educational experience for students to immerse themselves in the world of Italian language, music and culture. The opportunity to learn from world-class faculty in the classroom and studio, combined with the practical application of those lessons in daily activities and on the concert stage, deepened my understanding and bolstered my confidence.\n\nI returned from the program feeling empowered,\u201d<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-meta-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-testimonial-name\">Jennifer Johnson Cano \nMetropolitan Opera - SPSC Alum 2010<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e65507 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e65507\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bda1948\" data-id=\"bda1948\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d18018 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6d18018\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0f9d8af\" data-id=\"0f9d8af\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b23b3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b23b3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">And more...<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6f503e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6f503e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.17.0 - 08-11-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>I went on this trip with certain expectations, but I was surprised to see how fully they were met and surpassed\u2026[I] was constantly presented with opportunities, whether on the stage or in the street, to demonstrate my new knowledge\u2026I was afforded a wealth of opportunities which will continue to impact me in ways which I cannot yet fathom. ~~ Hyery H., soprano\/pianist (Conservatory Doctoral candidate, &#8217;07)<\/p><p>\u201cSi parla, si canta\u201d\u2018 is an amazing program. If you&#8217;re interested in learning Italian and getting top notch opera coaching in the middle of the picturesque Marche region of Italy, do not hesitate to sign up. I personally enjoyed working and learning with singers of all different skill levels. ~~ Jim, baritone (University graduate student, &#8217;10)<\/p><p>[It was] an experience I will never forget\u2026Although I had studied Italian before, I learned so much more about the language than I expected in such a small amount of time. The way Centro Studi sets up their program is really fantastic. It was great for me because I felt challenged, but didn\u2019t feel like I was in over my head. ~~ Lauren I., mezzo-soprano (Conservatory sophomore, &#8217;07)<\/p><p>I can\u2019t think of a better career investment for a serious student of opera than \u2018Si parla, si canta.\u2019 The linguistically driven program provides the student with a solid foundation in spoken, written and sung Italian. The teaching staff at Centro Studi is extremely talented and supportive. The program is also bolstered by a world-renowned coaching staff that seeks to bring out the best in each voice. I am very glad that I was able to participate in the summer 2010 program. ~~ Joshua, tenor (University graduate student &#8217;10)<\/p><p>I couldn&#8217;t think of a better way to experience Italy for the first time. \u2018Si parla, si canta\u2019 is an ideal fusion of language, music, and culture. The marriage of the Italian language and music was an especially inspiring aspect of the program, well-balanced with opportunities to explore charming Urbania and other gorgeous cities in the surrounding area. Between the delicious food, incredibly friendly folks, and quality music-making, I will always cherish my experience at SPSC!~~ Christina, pianist (University graduate student &#8217;10)<\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);\">I wish\u00a0 could truly put into words ho w wonderful this program was for me. Everything I write seems to fall flat, or sounds &#8220;sales pitchy&#8221; but the program really did change my life. It is truly amazing how many things I gained from \u201cSi parla, si canta.\u201d Because of the wonderful, in-depth coachings I received, plus the opportunity to collaborate with other talented musicians, I feel I made more progress in one month than in a whole semester at school. All of the things I learned, I was able to put to use almost immediately since we performed at least once a week. Besides excellent musical training, the language school was also wonderful. You are often able to practice what you\u2019ve learned in the classroom later that very day. This constant learning experience enriches you as a performer, musician, and person. ~~ Jennifer W., soprano (University Doctoral candidate, \u201808)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);\">&#8220;Si parla, si canta&#8221; truly changed my perceptions of music, performance, and language in one month. The instruction was incredible, and the small town life allowed me to practice Italian and absorb culture every day. I couldn&#8217;t have asked for a better program. ~~ Zachary B., baritone (University junior &#8217;08)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16.1334px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);\">\u2018Si parla, si canta\u2019 is a fabulous program that all young singers and coaches should get to experience! Being able to interact with such fine faculty and other ambitious musicians is a priceless experience where learning is abounding. I met wonderful friends while studying in Urbania, and learned a lot of challenging repertoire. I would highly recommend SPSC to anyone looking for a challenging but fun summer program! ~~ Rebekah, pianist (University graduate student\u2018&#8217;10)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);\">I absolutely loved the program because it not only gave us intense language learning and the opportunity to incorporate everything into opera scenes, but also a wonderful cultural immersion. We were all spoiled by the willingness of our teachers to help at the language school, the priceless direction we received from the coaches, and the social interactions with the people in Urbania. It was an amazing way to spend a month in Italy! ~~ Emily J., soprano (Conservatory freshman, \u201808)<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 16.1334px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, san-serif; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);\">I wanted to let you know how grateful I am for the opportunities given to me through &#8220;Si parla, si canta.&#8221; I don&#8217;t believe I have ever learned so much in 4 weeks. The information and the experience that I received in Urbania were so beneficial to me. Again thank you for such an amazing opportunity. ~~ Aaron L., tenor (Conservatory graduate student, \u201808)<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3810934 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3810934\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b49145e\" data-id=\"b49145e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b0e458 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4b0e458\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to pursue<br>your dream<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d300b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d300b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Application deadline March 31st, 2023<br \/>Deposit deadline 15 April, 2023<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad7ad04 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ad7ad04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Testimonials &#xE934;&#xE934;&#xE934;&#xE934;&#xE934; 5\/5 \u201cSPSC is a place perfectly suited to getting lost in the romance of the Italian language &#8211; really tasting the nuance of the words and grasping a real sense for the rhythm of it\u2019s sentences. 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