Stage Director, Lee Kimball (Opera Delaware); Conductor, Samuel Bill (Dicapo Opera)
Master classes with Ron Gretz (Annapolis Opera), Patricia Miller (GMU), Kyle Pfortmiller (Metropolitan Opera), Joe Walsh (Lyric Opera of Virginia)
To apply, CLICK HERE.
Quick Facts
When: Program dates: June 20 through July 3, 2016
Live audition date: Saturday, March 12, 2016.
You may send in mp3/CD by Monday, February 29th, 2016.
To secure the major roles, we encourage the early applications.
Where: Bethesda, MD (Washington DC-Metro area)
Who: College-age and Young Professionals
Talented High School Students interested in age appropriate participation
Costs: Application fee: $50 ( non-refundable and will be deducted from the tuition)
Program cost (tuition): Non-Refundable after May 1st, 2015.
Lead roles: $1,000
Supporting: $800
Housing: Information/help available upon request.
Aid: Limited scholarship and financial aid is available.
Apply early for best consideration.
Sample Day’s Schedule
2:45 pm – Check In.
3:00 pm – Guest-Artist Event/Master Class.
5:00 pm – Short Break/Dinner.
5:15 pm – Music Coaching for Opera/Staging Rehearsal for Musical.
7:50 pm – Short meeting with Faculty/Break.
8:00 pm – Music Coaching for Musical/Staging Rehearsal for Opera.
10:00 pm – Participants released.
To apply, visit aamsopera.com/blog/application-process/
Each individual schedule will be different depending on participation.
Sample Special Events Schedule for Singers
Monday: Body Movement with Singing with Mira Yang
Tuesday: Technical Proficiency Master class with Guest Teacher
Wednesday: Audition Technique class with Ron Gretz, Annapolis Opera
Thursday: Mock Audition with Joseph Walsh, Lyric Opera Virginia
Friday: Mock Audiiton with Kyle Pfortmiller, Metropolitan Opera
Monday: Master Class: Monologue with Dramatic Coach
Tuesday: Performance Technique with Guest Teacher
Wednesday: Vocal Health Seminar with Guest Pedagogue
Thursday: Vocal Pedagogy Class with Guest Pedagogue
Friday: Audition Technique class with Guest Executive Opera Director
