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SINGER 5.0
Voice can become your job. But only if you know where to take it. The Singer 5.0 Course – Higher Education in Ferrara was created precisely for this: to transform your vocal talent into a concrete, structured profession, recognized in the musical and cultural panorama of Emilia-Romagna – and beyond.
This course, entirely free of charge and financed by the Emilia-Romagna Region, is designed to build versatile professionals, capable of tackling the stage, the recording studio, vocal teaching and high-level artistic collaborations. It is much more than a technical course: it is a springboard.
The program is designed to create real connections with the world of work. Starting from the place where it takes place: the Teatro Comunale di Ferrara, partner of excellence of the project, which will host both the lessons and the final show. Not an essay, but a real performative production, an opportunity to get involved in front of a real audience and get noticed by professionals in the sector.
But it doesn’t end there. Participants will have the opportunity to get in touch with musical organizations, festivals, singing schools, production studios and theaters in the Region, with prospects of inclusion through collaborations, engagements or shared artistic projects. Opportunities include work as a professional singer, performer, vocal trainer, chorister, songwriter, actor-singer for musicals, or vocal coach for schools and academies.
If you dream of living off your voice, this is the right context to start. Read the program, find out how to select and get ready to give it your all. The audience is waiting for you. And your voice has never been closer to its future.
REGIONAL QUALIFICATION
Singer 5.0: from the strength of tradition to the contribution of scientific, digital and AI innovation for singing professionals
Route approved by the Emilia-Romagna Region (DGR 2287/2024 of 09/12/2024 – Ref.PA.2024-23081/RER) and co-financed by the European Social Fund.
THE COURSE IS TOTALLY FREE
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Registration deadline 12/09/2025
Goals and Objectives
of the Course
The Singer 5.0 course aims to train musical professionals with clear objectives. These include developing postural expressiveness, perfecting vocal technique, broadening musicality, and understanding stage dynamics.
In detail, the aim is to refine vocal technique, diction and pronunciation, as well as to customize and expand the vocal range and timbre. The training also includes the development of musicality through music theory and history, listening and analysis workshops, along with workshops with professionals in the field.
Finally, the goal of expressing the voice effectively on stage is addressed through the art of stage interpretation, the application of microphone techniques and the understanding of contractual and entrepreneurial aspects in the entertainment world.
In detail, the aim is to refine vocal technique, diction and pronunciation, as well as to customize and expand the vocal range and timbre. The training also includes the development of musicality through music theory and history, listening and analysis workshops, along with workshops with professionals in the field.
Finally, the goal of expressing the voice effectively on stage is addressed through the art of stage interpretation, the application of microphone techniques and the understanding of contractual and entrepreneurial aspects in the entertainment world.
Eligible Recipients
Minimum entry requirements:
- Subjects domiciled or resident in Emilia-Romagna on a date prior to registration.
- Subjects in possession of at least a high school diploma (4th EQF level)
- Subjects who have completed training courses in the field of music, dance or art.
Subjects with a Diploma or Degree from a Conservatory of recognized AFAM Institutes will be admitted to the selections with the assignment of +4 points in the ranking (subject to verification through certification).
Subjects in possession of artistic-musical training (such as qualification courses, masters, specialized courses or modules related to music, singing, dance or theater) may be admitted, subject to an assessment of suitability by the EPV of COM2 and the Artistic Director of the Course (please upload relevant certifications or attestations in the registration form – in the appropriate field).
Unemployed/unemployed individuals are entitled to +2 points in the ranking, ascertained through self-certification and certification issued by the CPI (Employment Center). of the applications and the results of the selections, to possibly increase the number of admitted by a few units).
Selection Criteria
Those in possession of the minimum access requirements are admitted to the selections and will first be contacted by telephone and then summoned by email.
The selections include:
- a technical-practical test (audition) to assess stage presence, singing ability, listening and reading skills and solfeggio (max 20 points)
- A basic English test/music glossary (max. 5 points)
- A general music culture test (max. 5 points)
- an individual selection interview to verify relevant knowledge and skills (educational background) – max 20 points
- The maximum number of participants is 18 + 2 additional places provided for by COM2 for a total of 20 places.
Dates, Locations and
Lesson Modes
- Seat: Ferrara
- SCHEDULED COURSE DEPARTURE DATE: Beginning of October (contact the institution for more information on the calendar)
- EXPECTED END DATE OF THE COURSE (including curricular internship): Ask for information from the Authority by writing to assistant@comdue.com
- DURATION OF CLASSROOM HOURS: 410 hours
- DURATION OF INTERNSHIP HOURS: 190 hours
- DELIVERY METHOD: 4 days a week, from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00 (In some periods there may be 5 days a week)
Main Contents
of the Pathway
The main contents relate to the 4 Units of Competence of the Qualification – in summary:
- Expressiveness of posture for singing: Anatomy of the respiratory system, introduction to relaxation techniques and vocal training, acting and improvisation techniques and gestures, postural balance for singing
- Professional development singing voice: Fundamentals of vocal technique, diction and pronunciation workshop, vocal extension and timbre: Personalization and enhancement
- Musicality development: music theory, history of music, listening and analysis workshop, Workshop with vocal coaches/singers/songwriters/directors
- Voice expression on stage: stage art and interpretation, microphone techniques, contracting and self-entrepreneurship in the performing arts
Typology
of Educational Offer
Training designed with reference to the Regional Qualifications System.
Certificate issued
Certificate of Qualification in “SINGER” – upon passing the final exam certifying the skills acquired
End-of-Course Internship
The internship is guaranteed to all students. These are curricular internships in companies and realities congruent with the type of course attended and with the skills learned therein.
Duration Internship: 190 hours