Program Overview

Michigan Youth Performing Arts Pre-College Program

The Michigan Youth Performing Arts Pre-College Program (MYPAP) provides world-class instruction for elementary through high school violin, viola, cello, and bass students. Students who participate in the MYPAP will receive:

• Weekly private lessons with renowned faculty
• Regular group classes with MYPAP program faculty
• Monthly masterclasses with MYPAP program faculty and guest artists
• Access to chamber ensembles / bi-weekly chamber music coaching
• The opportunity to perform in two end-of-semester student recitals

Faculty

The MYPAP faculty includes:

• Dr. Leo Singer, Artistic Manager and Cello Instructor
• U-M SMTD Faculty, including:
  • Violin: Danielle Belen, Aaron Berofsky, David Halen, Zoie Hightower, Fabiola Kim, Enoria Lee, Minkyung Lee, Ian Stripling-Jenson, Kathryn Votapek
  • Viola: Caroline Coade, Zoie Hightower
  • Cello: Richard Aaron, Amir Eldan, Megan Yip
  • Double Bass: Nicholas Walker, Jacob Warren

Rehearsal Information & Season Schedule

• Time: Private lessons to be scheduled between the student and private instructor, participation in weekly studio/group class from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Sundays, MYPAP performances for both chamber ensembles and solo performers in December and April
• Location: Earl V. Moore Music Building (U-M North Campus, 1100 Baits Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109)
• Virtual Option: Students can also take advantage of the opportunities MYPAP provides in an online format, receiving lessons over Zoom and attending masterclasses and studio classes virtually

MYPAP Season Schedule

The full MYPAP Season Schedule is available upon request.

Auditions & Eligibility

• Application Deadlines:
  • Recommended Priority Application Deadline (for scholarships and chamber music): May 15, 2025
  • Rolling Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
• Eligibility: Students in grades Pre-K through 12 for the academic year are accepted, MYPAP accepts violin, viola, cello, and bass students
• Audition Requirements:
  • 3-5 minute video that best represents your playing abilities
  • Statement of interest (optional)
  • Letter of recommendation (optional)
  • Repertoire list (optional)

Tuition, Fees & Scholarships

• Non-refundable application fee: $35
• Program Tuition:
  • For Residential MYPAP Students:
    • Studying with MYPAP Instructor: $2600
    • Studying with SMTD Faculty: $4150
  • For Virtual MYPAP Students (via Zoom):
    • Studying with MYPAP Instructor: $2100
    • Studying with SMTD Faculty: $3350
• Need-Informed Scholarship / Payment Plans: Available, contact Engagement & Outreach Staff for more information
• Refund Policy: Full refunds of MYPAP tuition are only available before the first regularly scheduled rehearsal of the current concert season