Summer 2023 Auditions

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Deadline

Submit below by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd at 11:59 PM

Scholarships available 

Materials Required

•       One page Resume and Bio (250);
•       Recent Headshot/Photograph;
•       The submission of up to three (3) solo video, audio or combination of both performance files, one which should have a recitative

Application Form Location

Click HERE to Apply Today!!

 Audition Requirements

1. Prepare up to three (3) selections of contrasting styles and languages. One selection may be from musical theater or operetta repertoire. Successful applicants will keep the 2024 production in mind when choosing selections.
2. Applicants interested in principal roles are encouraged to prepare at least one selection from the role/opera(s) selected. Arias with recit are preferred.
3. Stage presence, characterization, movement, and the candidate’s ability to interact with the public will be taken into consideration along with vocal and stylistic qualities. Please keep this in mind when choosing your selections.
4. For Concert Artists please prepare two pieces of contrasting styles and languages.
Video submissions

 Season Information

Operas:

"Le nozze di Figaro"- W.A. Mozart (DOUBLE CAST: ALL ROLES OPEN)

"Cecè” (debut)- R. Cipriano (ALL ROLES OPEN)

Concerts:

Nuit d’Etoile (A Night of Stars)

A Grand Night of Singing 

Voices of the Future

Concert Artists will be main performers in concerts - arias, art songs, and musical theater as well as cover study roles.

Program Dates

June 31, 2024 - July 21, 2024

Program Information

Opera: Staged, full-length, performances (2) of Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro” which will be double cast, and Cipriano’s “Cecè.” Fully-staged with orchestra in a professional theater venue. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN!

Concert Artist: Concert artists which will be the main performers of concerts and potentially perform scenes with faculty.

High School and undergraduates who would like to cover study roles and receive intensive coachings daily are encouraged to apply. You will still perform in our concert series. Reduced tuition will be considered for cover study opportunities. Cal State students will also have a reduced tuition rate.

Other performances include:

•   Cabaret-style performance of arias and art songs

•   Musical theater and aria recitals

Voice Lessons & Regular Coaching:  At least four, private one-hour lessons weekly with faculty, geared toward role preparation and application to learning new music.

Conductor Coachings: One-hour lessons with a conductor to learn how to meld personal interpretation and preparation with the realities of performance with orchestra.

Master Classes: TBD

Dramatic Coachings & Theater Program: Rehearsals geared toward the final performance, addressing personal needs as well as important tools of role development. Stage training and direction with director Allison Price.

Diction Classes and Coachings: With the importance of proper language pronunciation we will  present Italian diction  in a class setting but also in one on one coachings to prepare for the operas, concerts or even for your own individual arias and songs.

Recitativo Intensives: The art of the Italian recitativo is one of the biggest challenges for a non-native speaker to master.  This will be a primary focus in our group master classes. 

Mindset Coaching: Critical to a performer’s success is their mindset. Stress can be a killer in auditions or in performances and negative self-talk can lead to self-sabotage. Tools to combat these challenges will be addressed in masterclass format.

Lifestyle: Lunch lectures series about the business of singing and the art of living as a singer in the real world. Visiting friends will come to present on topics of language, culture, and professional career paths.

Lodging:  Out of state students will stay at the CSUN dormitories.

Meals: Included are two or three meals daily. 

Faculty: 

Hugo Vera – Vocal Opera LA  Founder, Tenor, Voice Teacher, Director, VAO Bodrum Co-Founder, Metropolitan Opera Artist, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Pittsburgh Opera, Minnesota Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Executive Director Lawrence Opera Director, Director of Vocal Arts & Opera, California State University, Northridge Los Angeles. 

Aubrey Babcock- TBD

Joshua Wentz – Stage Director, Voice Teacher, Acting for Singers, Treasurer, Landmark Opera, Pacific Lyric Association, Valley Opera & Performing Arts, Executive Director, Mission Opera. 

Jared Hiscock - Baritone, Social Media Manager, Yoga for Singers, Movement, Student Services, Opera Omaha, Director, Salt Creek Song Festival, Director of Performance in Music.

Mercedes Juan Musotto- TBD

Alexander Landsburgh- TBD

Lindsay Aldana- TBD

Sample Daily Structure:  

·       7-10am — Open seating breakfast at the dorms (included) 

·       9:00 - 10:00 Yoga session

·       10:10 - 11:30 Italian Language & Diction Class

·       11:40-1:10 Private lessons, coaching, practice, répétiteur work

·       1:15-3:45 Lunch Hour/Study/Free Time

·       4-6pm 4:30 - 6:00 Master Teacher Masterclass/Lecture/Group Discussion

·       6:00 - 10:00 Voice Lessons & Coachings/Scene & Concert Staging 

·       8:15pm — Dinner with group (included), Monday – Friday

       optional and schedule permitting. 

·       Mondays off to explore L.A. on your own or join a group excursion.

 Payment is not provided

•  SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 

* Tuition: $4500 (includes housing, 2 meals daily, excursions, lessons, coachings, role prep, classes and performances)

* Local and Cal State University Students: $3000 (includes excursions, lessons, coachings, role prep, classes and performances)

* Early bird pricing of for applications received by January 31, 2024: $4000 (all included) and $2500 (Local and Cal State University Students)