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Opera Colorado Young Artists

2011 - 2012 Auditions

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Who are the Opera Colorado Young Artists?
The Young Artists are a group of professional opera performers who participate in a 7-month residency program with Opera Colorado. During their residency, they receive ongoing training and gain valuable experience as they bring opera directly to schools and community venues throughout Colorado and surrounding states as well as participation in other opera-related events.

Who are you looking for?
We will be hiring one soprano, one mezzo-soprano, one tenor, one baritone and one bass.

What shows will the Young Artists be doing?
The 2011-2012 touring shows will include Arias & Ensembles performances, Bizet’s Carmen and Humperdinck's Hansel & Gretel. The lead roles for a special student matinee performance of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, sung in Italian with the Colorado Symphony, will also be performed by the 2011-2012 Young Artists. The fully-produced matinee takes place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

What other opportunities will the Young Artists have?
The Young Artists will receive regular training and coaching from Opera Colorado staff and guest artists and will each have the opportunity to showcase their talents in special Art Song Recitals. For mainstage opportunities, they will be cast in a professional Young Artist production the fall of 2011 and will be considered for certain roles for Opera Colorado’s 2012 season. Young Artists will also have the opportunity to participate in Master Classes during their residency, conducted by various guest artists. Each Young Artist will also be assigned various production duties, such as props, load-in/out, costume maintenance, road management, etc.

Who is eligible?
Applicants should have considerable experience performing leading roles in opera on the graduate and/or Young Artist level. Young Artists are contracted for a seven-month residency (Sept. 8-Nov. 19; Jan. 2-May 31). They will receive a $1500 monthly stipend; Young Artists are responsible for their own transportation while in Denver.

When and where can I audition?
Auditions will be held in April 2011 (7th, 8th, & 9th) in Denver, Colorado at St. John’s Cathedral.

What are the audition requirements for chosen applicants?
-Prepare 5 selections of contrasting styles and languages. Successful applicants will keep the 2011-2012 productions in mind when choosing selections.
-Applicants are also required to prepare a 15-second introduction for each aria, presented as if speaking to an audience of elementary school children.
-Stage presence, characterization, movement, and the candidate’s ability to interact with students will be taken into consideration equally with vocal and stylistic qualities. Please keep this in mind when choosing your selections.

How do I apply?
Interested applicants must submit the following:
-Application (download it here)
-Cover letter
-Résumé
-2 Letters of Recommendation
-8 x 10 head shot
-Non-refundable application fee of $25 (please make check payable to Opera Colorado) 
  
Applications must be received by March 18, 2011. 
 
Mail completed package to:
Opera Colorado Young Artists
695 S. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 20
Denver, CO 80246