The Glimmerglass Festival

The Glimmerglass Festival Young Artists Program: Singer Application (2014-15)

This application closed on Wednesday October 1, 2014.

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 headshots or resume to this address.)

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

First Name*

Last Name*

Professional Name (if different)

Voice Type*

How many years old will you be on September 1, 2014?*

Audition Location Availability*

Please indicate at which location(s) you are available to audition. Please note that certain locations will become unavailable for you to select according to the deadline schedule at the top of this page.

Chicago, IL: Oct 13-14, 2014

Cincinnati, OH: Oct 20-21, 2014

Houston, TX: Oct 23, 2014

New York, NY: Nov 8-11, 2014

Preferred Audition Date*

Please indicate your preferred audition location and date. If you are invited for an audition, effort will be made to schedule your audition on your preferred date.

October 13, 2014 (Chicago, IL)

October 14, 2014 (Chicago, IL)

October 20, 2014 (Cincinnati, OH)

October 21, 2014 (Cincinnati, OH)

October 23, 2014 (Houston, TX)

November 8, 2014 (New York City, NY)

November 9, 2014 (New York City, NY)

November 10, 2014 (New York City, NY)

November 11, 2014 (New York City, NY)

Current Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State*

Please provide a standard 2-digit code, such as NY or CA, where applicable.

Zip/Postal Code*

Primary Phone

Secondary Phone

E-mail Address*

Are you a U.S. citizen?*

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). Number of selections required: 1.

Yes

Are you a citizen of another country? (specify country)

Movement/Dance Training

Please include style of dance, training/experience and length of training

Languages studied *

(specify language and years of study or proficiency)

Do you play a musical instrument(s) and for how long?

Please list any other special skills and level of experience

Stage combat experience, dialects, etc. can be included in this section

Education

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Education 5

Professional References

Please give details of three artistic authorities (directors, conductors, coaches, voice teachers) with whom you have worked and who may act as references. Only one of your referees may be a voice teacher.

Professional References*

Number of selections required: 3.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Audio/Video Selections

Two audio and/or video files are required with your application. If you wish to submit a mix of audio and video files and have fewer than two of either category to complete the requirement, please see our FAQ for instructions. Applications without audio and/or video submissions will not be considered for an audition.

Audio Selections*

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.

Video Selection*

Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Resume*

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Headshot*

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

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Have you applied to the Glimmerglass Festival Young Artist Program before?*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes

Have you auditioned for the Glimmerglass Festival Young Artist Program before?*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes

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) One 20th or 21st century song in English: musical theater, jazz standards, and art songs are all acceptable.

*No foreign language art songs permitted.

* Please note that it is acceptable to change audition repertoire for the live audition from what is listed on the application.

* Cold reading may be required to assess abilities with spoken dialog. Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

How did you learn about this program?

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

The Glimmerglass Festival website

YAP Tracker

Poster

Teacher Recommendation*

Other*

* Please Specify

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.