www.kennedy-center.org/wno
www.kennedy-center.org/wno/edu/dcyap
There are no restrictions for singers. All nationalities and citizenships may apply.
Application Deadline:
Washington: Received By Fri Sep 06, 2013
San Francisco: Received By Mon Sep 09, 2013
New York: Received By Mon Sep 16, 2013
Cincinnati: Received By Mon Sep 23, 2013
Chicago: Received By Mon Sep 23, 2013
Materials Required:
-Online application
-Submission of three audio samples
-Audition repertoire
-A non-refundable $35 application fee
Application Form Location: www.yaptracker.com/applications/washington-national-opera-2014-singers
Audition Locations and Dates:
Washington, DC USA: Fri 11th Oct 2013
San Francisco, CA USA: Sun 13th Oct 2013 - Mon 14th Oct 2013
New York, NY USA: Sat 19th Oct 2013 - Sun 20th Oct 2013
Cincinnati, OH USA: Fri 25th Oct 2013 - Sat 26th Oct 2013
Chicago, IL USA: Sat 2nd Nov 2013 - Sun 3rd Nov 2013
If you are available to audition at multiple locations, please submit your application by the earliest relevant deadline. Singers invited for an audition should be prepared to be available for a same day callback at the end of the day. Final auditions will be held in Washington, DC in December, 2013.
Audition Requirements:
You are required to submit your chosen repertoire on your application. Preliminary audition repertoire must be offered in at least three different languages. Five selections should be offered. Please note that it is acceptable to change audition repertoire for the live audition from what is listed on the application
Pianist Provided: Yes. May bring own.
Opportunity Location: Washington, DC USA
Program Dates: September 01, 2014 - May 31, 2015
Program Information:
Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program is a leading resident-training program for artists on the verge of international careers. Founded in 2002 by Plácido Domingo, the program offers exceptionally promising young singers and pianist/coaches two years of intensive training, study, and career guidance with a team of world-renowned master teachers and coaches which includes Diana Soviero, William Stone, Carol Vaness, and Kathleen Kelly, among others.
Members of the program are featured prominently in performances at the Kennedy Center and throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. They are cast in principal and comprimario roles, given cover assignments, and perform an annual showcase with full orchestra in the Opera House. They are actively involved in WNO's American Opera Initiative, where they have the opportunity to workshop and premiere newly composed operatic works. Young Artists also perform frequently in other landmark venues around D.C., including the Smithsonian Institution and various embassies, as well as with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Compensation: Payment is provided. Stipend, reimbursement of monthly health insurance premium (up to a certain amount), one-time moving allowance. Singers will also have the opportunity to perform and cover roles in Washington National Opera mainstage productions, receiving payment at standard AGMA rates.
Contact Information: For more information about the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program, email DCYAP@kennedy-center.org or call 202-416-7873.
Published June 21, 2013
