These three classical performance opportunities form the foundation of the vocal programs at Hartt. By balancing these, Hartt prepares vocal students for the next step, which could be a graduate degree, private teaching, or a performance career. A key component of Hartt's performance curriculum is pedagogy, the science of teaching, to give students the knowledge necessary to start a successful teaching studio.<br><br>All vocal students study privately with a member of Hartt's eminent vocal faculty, working on technique and repertoire. First- and second-year students participate in weekly vocal seminars with a member of Hartt's vocal coaching staff, while upperclassmen and graduate students have weekly private coachings. The work put into private practice, weekly coachings and seminars, and voice lessons culminate in performance of the Undergraduate Recital Series, fully staged operas, and choir concerts.