Opera Nuova

Opera NUOVA - 2017 Young Artist Program for Singers

This application closed on Tuesday November 1, 2016.

FOR SINGERS

A complete application package for Singers will include:

A fully completed YAP Tracker application form.
A web resolution headshot with a maximum filesize of 2 MB
A current one page résumé or CV. (Please be sure to list any and all union affiliations.)
A bio for promotional purposes (100 words)
A 250-word statement on why you have chosen NUOVA’s programs and what you are wanting to accomplish with further intensive training.

TWO references are required for a first-time applicant. Only one reference is required for returning 2022 participants. One reference should come from the applicant’s main instructor. A second may be provided by a voice coach, conductor, opera stage director, general director or other artistic professional.

Please note: Singers must provide their own accompanist.

TEN-DAY PROGRAM AUDITIONS

One aria or music theatre solo
One art song (any language or style is acceptable)

FIVE-WEEK OPERA APPRENTICE PROGRAM AUDITIONS

One Gilbert & Sullivan song
One art song (any language or style is acceptable)
One aria of your choice

6-WEEK INTENSIVE OPERATIC AUDITIONS

One Italia aria
One non-Italian aria (Please provide contrasting styles and tempi. No Oratorio.)
One English aria, or a music theatre selection
- A second art song may replace on of your arias
One art song of your choice (Please have a Slavic choice prepared in possible)
One poem, sonnet or monologue (classic or contemporary) no longer than 2 minutes
- You may also choose to perform the text of an aria

6-WEEK INTENSIVE MUSIC THEATRE AUDITIONS

One song from each of the following eras:

Tin Pan Alley era (1920 – 1949)
(Composers such as Berlin, Kern, Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Weill, etc.)
The Golden Age (1943-1965)
(Composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Bock and Harnick, early Sondheim, etc.)
Contemporary Musical Theatre repertoire (1966 – present day)
(Composers such as late Sondheim, Kander and Ebb, Schwartz, Finn, etc.)
A Gilbert & Sullivan selection or a “Character” song of your choice (preferably demonstrating character type or patter ability.)
A 2-minute monologue (Classical or contemporary)

Applications received after the deadline will be accepted, but opportunities for role placements may be limited.

Please contact Kristin Nowazek at admin@operanuova.ca with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Confirm Email Address*

Date of Birth*

Please select your voice type.*

Please list any and all Union Affiliations if Applicable

eg. Equity, ACTRA, CFM, etc.

Country of Citizenship*

*Please Note: If you are not a Canadian Citizen, in order to be eligible for application you must be presently studying at, or completed studies at, a Canadian university or college.

Program Being Applied for*

Audition Date and City* Applications received after the deadline will be accepted, but an in-person audition is not guaranteed.

Audition Time Preferences*

Name of Accompanying Pianist*

Please detail your pianist so we can schedule them efficiently. If unknown at this time, enter "Unknown"

Address*

City*

Province/State*

Country*

Postal/Zip Code*

Main Phone Number with Area Code*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Secondary Phone Number with Area Code

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Website (Optional)

Once you have submitted your application, you will recieve a confirmation email with a link to the reference form which you can forward to your references.

Headshot*

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Resume of CV*

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Artist Bio*

Number of documents required: 1.

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250-Word Statement*

Why have you selected NUOVA's programs and what are your goals? Number of documents required: 1.

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Musical Authority References*

TWO references are required for a first-time applicant. Only one reference is required for returning 2016 participants. One reference should come from the applicant’s main instructor. A second may be provided by a voice coach, conductor, opera stage director, general director or other artistic professional.

Minimum number permitted: 1. Maximum number permitted: 2 Allowed method(s): Online.

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DVD or Recorded Submission

If you cannot audition in person, please attach your digital audition. Maximum number of selections permitted: 3

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