The Glimmerglass Festival

The Glimmerglass Festival Young Artists Program: Singer Application (2012-2013)

This application closed on Monday October 1, 2012.

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Young Artists Program at the Glimmerglass Festival.

Members of the Young Artists Program sing principal and supporting roles, cover all roles in mainstage productions (except where noted), sing in the chorus, featured in concerts, receive weekly coachings, participate in master classes, and perform in the community. Young Artists will also have the privilege of working with 2013 Artists in Residence, Nathan and Julie Gunn.

Applicants for Glimmerglass Festival's Young Artists Program must be fully available to the company from May 28 through August 24, 2013. Applicants must be United States citizens or have the right to work in the United States. Non-U.S. citizens must send a photocopy of documentary proof of right to work (Note: Canadians may gain the right to work by joining Canadian Federation of Musicians and applying for a P2 Visa. This process is completed after succesfully securing a contract with The Glimmerglass Festival and will be done at your own expense).

NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS FOR OPERA SINGERS ONLY. If interested in the musical theater and dance audition process send an email to yap_info@glimmerglass.org for more information (DO NOT SEND RESUME AND HEADSHOTS AT THIS TIME).

2012 Festival
Principal Guest Artists and creative teams have been cast for all 2013 productions. All remaining roles and covers TBD or to be assigned to members of the 2013 YAP.

Richard Wagner
The Flying Dutchman
Performed in German, with English supertitles
Conductor: John Keenan
Director: Francesca Zambello
Dutchman: Ryan McKinny
Senta: Melody Moore
Daland: Peter Volpe
Erik: Jay Hunter Morris
Roles available to YAPs: Mary, Steersman

Frederick Loewe/ Alan Jay Lerner
Camelot
Performed in English
Conductor: Kevin Stites
Director: Gary Griffin
Arthur: David Pittsinger
Guenevere: Andriana Churchman
Lancelot: Nathan Gunn
Merlyn: TBA
Mordred: TBA

Pellinore: TBA
Roles available to YAPs: Sir Dinadan, Sir Lionel, Sir Sagramore, Various Ensemble roles

Giuseppe Verdi
King for a Day

Performed in a new translation by Kelley Rourke

Conductor: Joseph Colaneri

Director: Christian Räth
Barone di Kelbar: Jason Hardy
La Rocca: Robert Orth

Marchesa del Poggio: TBA

Roles Available for YAPs: Cavaliere di Belfiore, Giulietta di Kelbar, Edoardo di Sanval, Count Ivrea, Delmonte

DOUBLE BILL:

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Stabat Mater
Performed in Latin with English supertitles
Director: Julia Lange

Conductor: Speranza Scappucci

Soprano Solo: Nadine Sierra

Countertenor Solo: Anthony Roth Costanzo

David Lang
The Little Match Girl Passion
Performed in English
Conductor: David Moody
Director: Francesa Zambello
Roles available to YAPs: Soprano Solo, Mezzo Soprano Solo, Tenor Solo, Bass Solo

Please contact at yap_info@glimmerglass.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Title*

Mr.

Ms.

Mrs.

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

Citizenship*

The program is limited to citizens of the United States and Non-citizens with documented proof of right to work.

Voice Type*

Preferred Audition Site*

Please check all that apply

Cincinnati (Nov. 8th)

Dallas (Nov. 10th)

Chicago (Nov. 12th)

New York (Nov. 16th)

New York (Nov. 17th)

New York (Nov. 18th)

New York (Nov. 19th)

Contact Information

E-mail Address*

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Home Telephone*

Cell Telephone

Audition Repertoire

Audition Selections*

Please bring a minimum of 5 selections fulfilling the following:

1) Four operatic arias of contrasting styles in the following languages:
1 Italian, 1 French, 1 English, and 1 German

2) 1 song in English: musical theater, jazz standards, and art songs are all acceptable.

* Feel free to bring in more than 5 selections.

* Please note that, in an effort to assess facility with dialogue, some applicants will be asked to do a cold reading as part of the audition. Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Selected Performance Experience

Dance Experience

Ballet

(training/experience, length of study)

Jazz

(training/experience, length of study)

Tap

(training/experience, length of study)

Modern

(training/experience, length of study)

Tumbling or Gymnastics

Additional Skills

Please list any instruments you play here

Please list any languages you speak here

Please list any stage combat experience here

Pleast list any dialects you can speak here

Please list any other special skills here

Education

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Education 5

Professional References

Please list at least 3 professional references, the organization they are affiliated with, their relationship to you, and an email address and phone number for each*

Resume

Resume*

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Headshot

Headshot*

Please upload one high-resolution photograph clearly marked with your name.

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Audio

Audio Selections*

An audio or video file is required with your application. Applications without an audio or video submission will not be considered for an audition.

Please submit two arias in contrasting styles and languages with piano or orchestral accompaniment, made within 12 months of the YAP application deadline.
Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add audio files.

Performance Video

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

You must be signed in to add videos.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

All applications require a $35 non-refundable application fee.
Please note that should you be asked to audition in person, there will be no extra charge for the pianist provided.

Amount: $35.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card

Credit Card First Name

Credit Card Last Name

Credit Card Number

Card Expiry Date

CVV (3- or 4-digit code on your card)

Billing ZIP/Postal Code

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.