Voice Department Curriculum
9-12 Cohort
9th Grade
Weekly Private Voice Lesson
Vocal Studio Class
Concert Choir
Opera Workshop
Theory I
Solfeggio I
Piano Lab I
Eurhythmics
12th Grade
Weekly Private Voice Lesson
Vocal Studio Class
Concert Choir
Opera Workshop
Acting Class
Diction
Jazz Vocal Ensemble (By audition)
Chamber Choir (By audition)
Senior Coaching Class
AP Music Theory Class
Theory IV
11th Grade
Weekly Private Voice Lesson
Vocal Studio Class
Concert Choir
Opera Workshop
Jazz Vocal Ensemble (By audition)
Chamber Choir (By audition)
Theory III
Solfeggio III
Piano Lab III
Vocal Music Department
2013-2014
The Audition Process
10th Grade
Weekly Private Voice Lesson
Vocal Studio Class
Concert Choir
Opera Workshop
Theory II
Solfeggio II
Piano Lab II
Music History I
Pittsburgh Creative and Performing
Arts Magnet School, 9-12 Cohort
Auditions for the CAPA Vocal Department
include singing one solo selection chosen by the
applicant and one selection assigned by the faculty.
The
applicant
will
perform
pitch
recognition
exercises and vocal exercises. Applicants also
complete a Music Theory Placement test, which no
impact on whether a student is accepted.
Audio files and a hard copy of the required audition
song can be downloaded from the CAPA Vocal
Department website:
http://www.pps.k12.pa.us/Page/2054
The pieces are:
Since First I Saw Your Face by
Thomas Ford for high voice, and Ward the Pirate, an
England Norfolk County Song for low voice.
For more information contact:
Gerald Savage
CAPA Voice Department Chair
Music Office Number: (412) 338.6113
Email: GSavage1@pghboe.net
111 Ninth Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
(412) 338-6113
Fax: (412) 338-6143
Pittsburgh CAPA 6 -12
Administration and Staff
Principal
Ms. Melissa Pearlman
healthy voice technique, and reinforcing musical and
Foundation Competition to win a seat in the Grammy
professional skills that will prepare all students for
Jazz
the next step in their musical careers.
comprised of eight singers from across the United
Vocal
Ensemble.
Grammy
Ensembles,
The Voice Department offers a variety of
States, study with professional musicians for a week
courses and unique opportunities to the students.
in California and attend the Grammys. In 2009 two
Director of 9-12 Cohort
Joan Murphy
Ongoing partnerships exists with the Pittsburgh
CAPA students advanced to the highest level of the
Opera, the Opera Theatre of Pittsburgh, the
Music Educators National Conference All-Eastern
Director of 6-8 Cohort
Steve Sikon
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Edgewood
Festival Chorus (MENC) held in Rhode Island. In
Symphony Orchestra, and the Greater Hartford
2008 and 2005 four students successfully advanced to
Voice Department Staff
Gerald Savage, Dept. Chair
Peter Bianchi, Assist. Chair
Barbara Benvin
Demareus Cooper
Etta Cox
Stephen Neely
Diane Rudolph
Mark Spondike
Tim Tucker
Academy of the Arts in Connecticut (GHAA).
the Pennsylvania Music Educators All-State Chorus
Piano
Alaine Fink
Barbara Benvin
Theory
Lenny Young
Students in the Voice Department have
(PMEA).
exciting opportunities to perform in the CAPA
Selected vocal majors participate in the
Concert Choir, Opera Workshop Class, Jazz Choir,
Pittsburgh
Male Ensemble and Freshman Choir. In 2009,
program where they learn about careers in opera and
CAPA Choral Ensemble performed for spouses of the
all aspects of a professional opera company while
G20 Summit hosted by the First Lady, Michelle
completing an academic project of interest to them.
Obama, at CAPA School.
The Ensemble also
CAPA Voice Department has a Tri-M Music Honor
performed with the world-renowned cellist, Yo-Yo
Society where eligible vocal majors are recognized
Ma, on the same program.
for their musical and academic achievements, and
The Opera Workshop class frequently
Opera
High
School
Apprenticeship
inspired to excel in leadership and in community
performs side-by-side on stage with professional
service.
Computer & Sound Technology
Dan Lindey
artists. Most recent performances include: Down In
Department are offered unique, enriching educational
the Valley by Aaron Copland with the GHAA,
experiences while exploring the voice as their major
Theatre/Production Manager
Chris Howard
Brundibar by Hans Kraza with the Opera Theatre of
instrument through the 4-year curriculum that is
Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony, The
listed. (See back page).
CAPA Voice Department 9-12 Cohort
CAPA Voice Department is dedicated to
instilling an attitude of respect and professionalism
toward the art of singing, helping all students develop
Unicorn, The Gorgon, the Manticore by Menotti, and
Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert and Sullivan.
In 2009 and 2008 three CAPA students
successfully
competed
in
the
Grammy
Jazz
In
summary,
students
in
the
Voice