www.vaopera.org/
www.vaopera.org/html/currentoperas/emerging-artists.cfm
Age Limit: No limit
Typical Emerging Artists are between 22 and 35 years old
Deadline: Received By Wed Oct 31, 2012
Materials Required:
Send the following materials in one complete package:
• Completed Application Form
• Current Résumé
• 8” x 10” color or black and white photo
• $40.00 Non-refundable application fee
Please do not submit audio recordings or materials not requested.
Application Form Location: www.yaptracker.com/applications/virginia-opera
Audition Location and Date:
New York, NY USA: Mon 3rd Dec 2012 - Thu 6th Dec 2012
Preliminary rounds will take place on December 3, 4 and 5, 2012; and the final round will take place on December 6, 2012. All Candidates must be available to sing on one of the preliminary dates AND on the date of the final round.
Audition Requirements:
Virginia Opera will provide an accompanist. Guest accompanists are not permitted. Candidates should prepare five (5) arias. Your repertoire should include a variety of languages and styles.
Please be aware: Submitting an application does not guarantee an audition. Judges' forms and comments are the sole property of Virginia Opera and will not be made available to applicants.
Pianist Provided: Yes. May not bring own.
Opportunity Information:
Location: Norfolk, VA USA
2013-2014 Program Information:
Performing Opportunities:
Participants in Virginia Opera's Emerging Artists perform leading and comprimario roles and/or cover leading roles in the company’s mainstage productions. Additionally, some emerging artists perform leading roles in fully-staged Education and Community Outreach productions that tour schools throughout the state of Virginia. Community concerts and company promotional concerts offer artists the opportunity to perform standard arias and ensembles in concerts with piano. Emerging artists are regularly re-engaged for main stage productions in future seasons.
Study Opportunities:
Each participant receives regular coachings with members of Virginia Opera’s Artistic Staff, which include Principal Coach Laura Friesen, Resident Conductor Adam Turner, Director of Artistic Administration Andrew Chugg and various guest conductors, directors, and singers. Master classes are held throughout the season covering topics such as resume preparation, auditioning techniques, stagecraft and foreign languages.
Our program provides exceptionally talented emerging artists with a seasonal residency program that offers an extensive schedule of performing opportunities in the context of a professional training program. Artists receive weekly compensation, plus housing and transportation to Virginia.
Virginia Opera is committed to finding and training the outstanding artists of tomorrow. Those selected to participate in the program will be challenged and supported by an outstanding staff.
Compensation: Payment is provided. Artists receive weekly compensation, plus housing and round trip transportation to Virginia.
Contact Information:
Alexandra.Stacey@vaopera.org
757-627-9545 ext. 3333
