Application Deadline: Received 1/25/2013
Application Fee: $25.00
In which cities do you hold auditions? Washington, DC
Do you accept taped auditions? Yes
Are scholarships available? Yes
Audition Details:
Two art songs, one of which must be in Italian.
Washington, DC:
Saturday, January 26
Tuition (in U.S. dollars): $1900.00
Years program has been in operation: 15
Former Name of Program: Opera Institute for Young Singers
Number of faculty on staff: 13
Administrators or Faculty: R. Virginia Rogers, Director of Events for Students; Ashi Day, Program Coordinator; Cindy Oxberry, Faculty Director
Music Style: Classical
Program's specialty: Training high school singers and pianists in the opera profession.
Number of singers who attend: 30
Average age of participants: Exceptional singers ages 15 - 18
General experience level of participants: Most students are currently taking private voice lessons and studying Italian art songs.
Phone # (off season): 202-416-8846
Phone # (on site): 202-416-8846
What diction classes are offered? Italian
How many private voice lessons per week? 1
How many private voice coachings per week? 7
How many performances will the average singer have each week? 1
Do participants learn complete roles? No
Do participants get to sing with orchestra? No
Are roles assigned ahead of time? No
Is transportation from student's home to program location covered in the tuition? No
Housing fees: $1000.00 ...Included? No
Meal fees included? Yes
Are students required to find their own housing? No. Opera Institute students are housed in the American University dorms across the street from the performance venue, the Katzen Performing Arts Center. Singers share double rooms with other singers and are supervised by AU music students that serve as RA's.
Is the housing within a 10-minute walk of rehearsal facilities? Yes
To download an application form, click on the tab "Audition" and find the link at the bottom of the page: www.auditionsplus.com/listing.php?id=6629
