EVDIV 231 - Solid Singing for All Performers: A Reliable Vocal Technique for Every Genre

Kurt Alakulppi, Andrea Covais, Tharanga Goonetilleke, Jane Olian
In this course, students are taught a healthy, versatile vocal technique, work on performance skills, and are encouraged to explore the rich literature of opera, art song, musical theater, and the Great American Songbook. Each class begins with a vocal warm-up, and the remaining time is spent on repertoire assigned to each individual singer. Students will be assigned repertoire that supports and encourages their technical growth and development as effective, communicative singing artists. Designed to address the needs of vocalists at all stages of development, Extension voice classes are comprised of participants selected from auditions and placed according to prior training and experience.

Biograpahy: Kurt Alakulppi

Biograpahy: Andrea Covais

Biograpahy: Tharanga Goonetilleke

Biograpahy: Jane Olian

This is a yearlong course. Students may join in either fall or spring; however, spring placements are contingent on midyear vacancies.

This course requires an online application to be considered for placement. Application deadline: Tuesday, January 6 @ 5pm ET.

Please note: Applicants are being considered for placement into the voice program at Juilliard Extension and are not applying to any particular course. Course placement will be determined by faculty based on your application and vocal assessment.

Current Schedule of Voice Classes for Spring 2026 Semester

Please note: This is the current schedule of classes, and class times and sections are subject to change. Placement into a section is determined based on availability and matching students with like students of the same level.

Click here for the holiday schedule for the Extension Division.

Instructor	Mode	Day	Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Andrea Covais*	Online	Sundays	1/25/26	5/3/26	3:30pm	5:30pm
Tharanga Goonetilleke*	In-Person	Mondays	2/2/26	5/4/26	5:30pm	7:30pm
Tharanga Goonetilleke*	In-Person	Mondays	2/2/26	5/4/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Kurt Alakulppi	In-Person	Mondays	1/27/26	4/28/26	8:00pm	10:00pm
Jane Olian*	In-Person	Tuesdays	1/27/26	4/21/26	5:30pm	7:30pm
Tharanga Goonetilleke*	In-Person	Tuesdays	1/27/26	4/21/26	5:30pm	7:30pm
Jane Olian	Online	Tuesdays	1/27/26	4/28/26	7:45pm	9:45pm
Tharanga Goonetilleke*	In-Person	Tuesdays	1/27/26	4/21/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Jane Olian*	In-Person	Wednesdays	1/28/26	4/22/26	5:30pm	7:30pm
Andrea Covais*	In-Person	Wednesdays	1/28/26	4/22/26	5:30pm	7:30pm
Jane Olian*	In-Person	Wednesdays	1/28/26	4/22/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Andrea Covais*	In-Person	Wednesdays	1/28/26	4/22/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Kurt Alakulppi	In-Person	Thursdays	1/29/26	4/30/26	6:00pm	8:00pm
Kurt Alakulppi	In-Person	Thursdays	1/29/26	4/30/26	8:00pm	10:00pm

*End of semester Voice Recital tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April 26, 2026.

$1,040 plus $130 accompanist fee per semester

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