Opera NEO

Opera NEO Summer Opera Festival and Workshop 2016

This application closed on Friday March 25, 2016.

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Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

SINGER - APPRENTICE ARTIST (Stipend, no tuition) You may choose to apply to both the STUDIO ARTIST and the APPRENTICE ARTIST positions at the same time or select only one of the options. (Live or recorded auditions)

SINGER - STUDIO ARTIST (Tuition: $3,000) You may choose to apply to both the STUDIO ARTIST and the APPRENTICE ARTIST positions at the same time or select only one of the options. (Live or recorded auditions)

Apprentice Conductor Live or online interview

Apprentice Pianist/Coach Live auditions only

Apprentice Stage Director Live or online interview

SINGERS ONLY - Voice type:

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Previous Schools/Institutions:(Please list at least one former school/institution you studied at!)

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SINGERS ONLY - Please choose an audition type:

Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

LIVE AUDITION

RECORDED AUDITION

SINGERS - LIVE AUDITIONS ONLY: Please upload AUDIO recordings of 2 operatic arias that best represent your voice and personality:

SINGERS ONLY! ALL LIVE AUDITION APPLICANTS must submit 2 audio OR 2 video recordings for pre-screening purposes. (For video uploads see next option below!) Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

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SINGERS - LIVE AUDITIONS ONLY: Optional VIDEO recordings (Please upload the recording of 2 operatic arias that best represent your voice and personality!)

SINGERS ONLY! ALL LIVE AUDITION APPLICANTS must submit 2 audio OR 2 video recordings for pre-screening purposes. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

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LIVE AUDITIONS / INTERVIEWS ONLY - Please choose a city for your live audition:

Please choose ONLY ONE city! Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

Honolulu, HI January 9, 2016

Austin, TX January 16, 2016

San Diego, CA January 30, 2016

SINGERS - Please list your LIVE AUDITION selections:

Please prepare FOUR ARIAS to offer at your audition:

- One of the selections should be by W. A. Mozart.
- One of the selections should be a Musical Theater or Cabaret song. (Light opera or operetta in English is also acceptable).
- Please include a solo recitativo example in your selections. If none of your arias include a recitativo, please prepare a solo recitativo excerpt in addition to your four arias. (Please list it as the 5th selection if it is NOT included with one of your arias.)

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

SINGERS - RECORDED AUDITIONS ONLY: Please upload video recordings of your THREE audition selections:

Please upload 3 selections: (1) One of the selections should be by W. A. Mozart. (2) One of the selections should be a Musical Theater or Cabaret song. (Light opera or operetta in English is also acceptable). (3) One section of your choice. -- One selection should include a Recitativo (it can be the Mozart aria or a different selection). Total of 3 recordings! Maximum number of selections permitted: 3

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APPRENTICE CONDUCTOR APPLICANTS: Please upload two video recordings of

- (1) You conducting an instrumental ensemble (12 people or more) or orchestra in a concert or rehearsal – up to 15 min. - (2) You conducting a vocal soloist or small ensemble of up to six singers with a piano or instrumental ensemble (orchestra) rehearsing or performing an aria or operatic ensemble - up to 15 min. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

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APPRENTICE PIANIST/COACH APPLICANTS: Please upload a video recording of you performing as either an accompanist or a soloist in a concert or rehearsal – up to 15 min.

Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

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APPRENTICE STAGE DIRECTOR APPLICANTS: Please upload a video recording (excerpt) of your original staging (performance or rehearsal)!

Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

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Professional References:*

Please list the NAMES and EMAIL ADDRESSES of two music professionals (teacher, coach, stage director, conductor) who would recommend you to this program. Don't send letters of recommendation.

What goals would you like to accomplish at Opera NEO? *

How did you learn about Opera NEO?

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Opera NEO website

YAP Tracker

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Classical Singer

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Referral:

Name of a person who told you about Opera NEO (optional)

HOUSING*

Number of selections required: 1.

YES, I will need housing

NO, I will NOT need housing

Payment Details

Amount: $39.00 (USD)

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Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.