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The Young Artist's Preparatory Program is Cincinnati's premiere youth apprentice program designed for exceptional vocal performers between 15 and 18 years of age (high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors) and taught exclusively through the Musical Arts Center. The nine month program is designed to develop and enhance the individual young vocal performer through improvisation, mock auditions, movement, musical preparation, and dramatic interpretation in a small ensemble setting. Program requirements consist of each member having a minimum of 12 months private vocal study, continued vocal study while in YAPP, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Auditions are usually held in late summer. The program begins in October and concludes with an annual Showcase in June. Please call the MAC office for information

MACxima is the Musical Arts Center's premiere small a cappella ensemble performing Renaissance, jazz, and classical repertoire. The group expects individual preparation of music and insists on personal accountability of all the musicians. MACxima treats every member as a soloist providing them with numerous concert and solo opportunities and the musical experience that only a small ensemble can provide. MACxima's exciting season features a two week tour as well as other numerous concerts and events. There are a limited number of positions available. Auditions are held in the summer and space is limited. Please call the MAC office for information.

For more information, click here: www.macxima.org

Theory & Sight Singing

This is an additional course offered to students at the Musical Arts Center at no additional charge. Theory I covers the fundamentals of music and Theory II & III continue with further in-depth study. It runs as an 8-week session throughout the year. For more information please call the office. There is a charge of $79.00 for non-MAC students for this course.

The Overture Awards Program is comprised of a scholarship program and academy open to Tri-State students in grades 9-12.

The mission of the Overture Awards is to encourage training in, and appreciation of, the arts, and to recognize and reward excellence in artistic achievement. The Overtures hopes to promote arts education as an integral part of a student’s academic experience, while cultivating an environment that fosters continuing arts education and training.

The MAC encourages all of our students to audition. The Overture Awards has 6 disiplines: Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theater, Dance, Creative Writing and Visual Art.

The MAC encourages all of our students to audition with their high schools first. MAC Overture auditions will be Saturday, November 10th from 4-8 pm in the recital hall. Please call the office to sign up for your audition time and to receive your information packet.

The MAC will announce the 12 individuals selected to compete in the Overtures on Monday, November 12th.

Any MAC student competing in Overture is strongly reccommended to participate in our Mock Auditions held at the MAC on December 9th from 1-6 pm and December 22nd from 11 am - 6 pm. Cost is $19.00 per mock audition per category. Please call the front office to sign up and pay for you mock audition. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to each auditon date. You will be called with your time one week prior to each audition date.

Dates to Remember: Regional Competition 01/05/08

Semi-Final Competition 01/12/08

Finals Competition 03/08/08