RESIDENT AND YOUNG ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAMS

Applications and Auditions

Applications for the Resident and Young Artist Programs are to be submitted on-line only. A single application form for both programs can be filled out HERE.

You may request an audition or interview at any of the following locations. Photo ID is required for entry at all auditions and interviews.

• Cincinnati: Thursday, November 3 2011, 2:00pm - 7:00pm, Cohen Family Studio, College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
• Muncie, Indiana: Friday November 4, 201, 10:00am - 3:00pm, Sursa Performance Hall, Music Instruction Building, Ball State University
• Chicago: Saturday/Sunday November 5 and 6, 2011, 10:00am - 6:00pm, Choral Room, Music Administration Building, Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University
• Pittsburgh: Tuesday November 8, 2011, 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Wednesday November 9, 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Mellon Institute Auditiorium, Carnegie Mellon University (Entrance is via Bellefield Street, not Fifth Avenue)
• Los Angeles: Sunday November 13, 2011, 1:00pm-6:00pm, Monday November 14, 4:00pm-10:00pm, University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, Raubenheimer Music Building
• New York: Saturday/Sunday November 19 and 20, 2011, 10:00am-6:00pm, Room 779, NYC Dept. of Music and Performing Arts, The Steinhardt School, New York University

Applicants will receive notification of their scheduled audition date and time by November 1, 2011.

Stage Directors and Stage Managers Interviews

You will be contacted directly and offered an interview on the dates in the cities above or at other times to be determined.

Singers and Pianists Audition Repertoire

Each singer should bring 3 contrasting arias, one of which must be in English. Each candidate will begin with the aria of his or her choice and the next selection(s) will be chosen by an Opera Theater representative. Each pianist should bring 2 contrasting opera accompaniments and 1 performance piece. Pianists should be prepared to sight-read. All audition slots will be 8 minutes. An accompanist will be provided at each audition, though candidates are free to bring their own.

What the judges are looking for: The judges will expect to hear performers with fine voices, technique, musicianship and sense of style across a range of repertoire. The judges will also look for versatile artists who present fully, appropriately acted performances of their material. You should choose repertoire appropriate for your vocal, acting, and age type and range. You need to be able to convince the judges that you are "right" for the roles you are portraying and that you understand the dramatic context and musical idiom of each of your selections.

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