June 25-July 14, 2018
For high school singers ages 15-18
This inspiring three-week summer intensive brings passionate young musicians together in the nation's capital to experience opera in a professional and nurturing environment that only a world-class opera company can provide. Aspiring classical singers thrive from the Institute’s rigorous and responsive curriculum, which prepares students for college performance programs and beyond.
kennedy-center.org/operainstitute
Application Deadline: January 15
Auditions required
Open to singers from around the nation and beyond
Need-based scholarships are available (scholarship applications due February 5)
February 2018
For high school students interested in exploring opera and related fields
WNO Young Associates get an up close and personal look at how a world class opera company puts together a professional production by observing the WNO throughout several stages of the rehearsal process. In addition, students will have exclusive discussions with artists and WNO staff and private tours of the WNO Costume Studio and the backstage of the Kennedy Center Opera House. The 2017-2018 program will center around WNO's production of Verdi's Don Carlo.
kennedy-center.org/wnoyoungassociates
Application Deadline: January 17
No auditions required; application includes brief essay questions and teacher recommendations
Open to students in the greater Washington, DC area interested in any aspect of opera
If, after checking our resources online and on our applications, you have any questions about the program or applications, please do not hesitate to contact me—we are here to help.
Sincerely,
Ashi Day
Manager
Music & WNO Education
Education Division
The Kennedy Center
P: 202-416-8846
F: 202-416-4843
akday@kennedy-center.org
