"AIMS was definitely the most life-changing and rewarding experience of my life. I would not have changed a thing."  (9/14/2006)

"The AIMS experience completely changed my perspective on life - neither my music nor my heart will ever be the same."  (9/15/2006)

"A great way to meet people and make valuable contacts, both from the U.S. and abroad."  (9/15/2006)

"I would not hesitate to recommend the AIMS program to other students. The faculty were extremely personable and knowledgeable."  (9/15/2006)

"As a student pianist, I was thrilled with the high-quality of the faculty members in the piano department. I learned so much from the professors in the Art Song program and truly appreciated the number of lessons and beautiful performance venues. Thanks AIMS!"  (9/15/2006)

"This was a beautful experience in a beautiful country; it really got me excited and fired up to perform music."  (9/15/2006)

"I never thought I could grow as a singer and as a person through this program, but I was definitely wrong!"  (9/18/2006)

"AIMS was an important stepping stone in my journey. I felt I really grew as a singer and artist. I was exposed to information I had never gotten before, about my singing and artistry, and about the business of music."  (9/19/2006)

"Spending two consecutive summers at AIMS was the best investment of my musical education, time, and money. I will never regret one moment spent in Graz. AIMS will always be in my heart."  (9/22/2006)

"The AIMS experience was more than I could have ever hoped for and I am very thankful for all I learned. There was always an opportunity to absorb knowledge that spanned the countless different aspects of musical performance. The faculty was inspiring, approachable and readily available to share with the students their incredible wealth of knowledge."  (9/24/2006)

"The AIMS experience is well worth the money, time and commitment. The staff is amazing and the guest artists are well chosen for the benefit of both the program and the students themselves. I have been twice and loved each experience for ALL of its aspects and look forward to working with many of the people soon and in the future."  (9/25/2006)

"The intensity of the program coupled with the beauty and cultural immersion into the region makes for a summer of pure growth. This program can only be described as the experience of a lifetime."  (9/26/2006)

"AIMS was a great way for me to become more familiar with the professional music world. It was also an amazing life experience, one I won't ever forget because of the people I met there."  (9/26/2006)

"The opportunity to see Austria was wonderful although it was a little expensive."  (10/3/2006)

"After a much needed break from grad school, AIMS was just what I needed to kick me back into high gear! Not only have I grown and made contacts professionally, I have formed friendships that will last a lieftime."  (10/4/2006)

"I only have good things to say. I wasn't ready for how intense the course was, but truly enjoyed every experience I had there, and loved all the people I met. I am planning on auditioning again for next summer because I cant get enough!"  (10/12/2006)

"Ach! I'm kind of out of words after writing all of the above! (in the survey) I'll just reiterate that AIMS was a fantastic experience, musically exhilarating, personally inspiring, vocally transformative, and fun. Well worth the cost. Singers should bring twice as much repertoire as they would to any other program: the vocal, musical and dramatic instruction is that abundant."  (10/12/2006)