CoOPERAtive Program

This application closed on Friday March 1, 2024.

For the 2024 season, we will be accepting recorded auditions for all applicants.

The CoOPERAtive program provides three weeks of intensive training for the young singer and pianist. The program is presented in cooperation and consultation with professionals in the field to help young singers/pianists build and strengthen their artistic toolbox. We will help build upon existing skill sets, offer new tools for artistic expressivity and help the young singer find their focus in how to learn. Crucial to the success of the singer is working in consultation with the singer's teacher, who will be called upon to help customize the program specifically for their singers. CoOPERAtive will assess the strengths of all participants, nurture their talents and assist in their skill development. Participants receive private voice lessons, music, language and drama coaching, as well as classes in body awareness, diction, drama, audition techniques and business aspects of the profession. Our focus is on musical style, performance techniques, dramatic presentation, language, diction, and body awareness.

Please contact Susan Ashbaker at sashbaker@rider.edu with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Voice or Instrument Type*

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Program Choice

Program Choice*

For specific information about each level please visit: rider.edu/cooperative

Young Artist

Operatic Coach/Accompanying Program

How did you hear about CoOPERAtive?

How did you hear about CoOPERAtive?*

Contact Information

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

E-mail Address*

Cell Telephone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Home Telephone*

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Hometown*

City, State, Country

Resume

Resume*

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Headshot

Headshot*

Please attach an electronic Headshot. Color or B&W
The photo should only be a .jpg, .tiff, or .pdf.
It must be at least a resolution of 300 dpi and the size must be 2 inches by 2 inches or larger.

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Video Audition

Video Selections*

Young Artists: 3 Videos of contrasting language and style. 1 art song, 1 aria, and a 3rd selection of your choice; Pianists: 3 Videos - One Mozart aria with recitative, one Bel canto aria, one American aria). It is requested that pianists sing with at least one of their submissions. Number of selections required: 3.

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Aria and Song Selections*

Must be in original language. Number of selections required: 3.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Academic Education

Please list Education & Training:*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Artistic Affiliates

Please include at least one of each: your current voice teacher, (past voice teacher if applicable), musical coaches and stage directors.

Artistic Affiliates*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Other Training Programs

Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

IPA*

Do you know the IPA well enough to use it as a significant resource?

Yes

Awards

Award 1

Award 2

Award 3

Award 4

Vaccination status*

I am fully vaccinated and willing to submit proof of my vaccination if asked

I will be fully vaccinated by May 1, 2024 and will submit proof of my vaccination status at that time if asked

I am not vaccinated, but interested in participating remotely if that is an option.

We anticipate another fully in-person summer, with only the language/diction work over zoom. The cost of tuition will be $3100. There are scholarship opportunities. A deposit of $750 is due upon acceptance (by March 15, 2024) with subsequent payments made on April 15 and May 15. The fee for pianists is $2000. Housing is available for an additional fee (see website).

Scholarship*

I would like to be considered for a scholarship. Please send an email to sashbaker@rider.edu to support your request.

Yes

Payment Details

Amount: $5.00 (USD)

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Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.

CoOPERAtive Program

CoOPERAtive Program - 2024

Personal Information

Program Choice

How did you hear about CoOPERAtive?

Contact Information

Resume

Headshot

Video Audition

Academic Education

Artistic Affiliates

Other Training Programs

Awards

Payment Details