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but we who plan the AIMS program know that to deal with them is of utmost importance to the individual participant’s success.”
Unlike many summer programs, AIMS is incredibly organized. Halley notes, “The thing we are praised most
about is how organized we are. Also, training for the classical arts doesn’t change, and we do it well. We have so much experience in training voices to succeed. We have a successful formula, and it has worked for many years.”
Singers have guaranteed performances for both the Lieder and Opera Studios, though the orchestral concerts are by audition and are more competitive. There are seven orchestra concerts, which means there are ample opportunities to perform with orchestra. The Lieder Studio is more of a study program, and there are more performance opportunities in the opera program. As an alumna, I can attest that there are many opportunities to sign up for, audition, and perform.
It is important to note that the performances are concert based and that singers do not prepare a full role. There are no fully staged productions and no opera scenes programs. The program is geared toward developing as
a comprehensive artist, not building a résumé of roles. There are more concerts, class performances, masterclass opportunities, audition workshops, and other preparatory performances that give you experience in being ready to sing every day and in multiple situations. This experience is both helpful to developing artistry and to the type of daily rehearsal, coaching, and concertizing that artists who
AMHERST EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020
~ Programs for Young Artists ~
at Connecticut College
July 5-12, 12-19
in New London, Connecticut
Dafne by Reutter 1734 Directed by Julianne Baird and Richard Stone fully staged Baroque opera
Come sing with us!
BELIEVE IN YOUR NEXT NOTE... WE DO.
Baroque Academy Vocal Soloists
Cantatas and Oratorios by Bach, faculty Drew Minter and Nico van der Meel
Ensemble Singing Intensive
Italienische Art Directed by Michael Barrett Medieval Project with Benjamin Bagby
The music of Oswald von Wolkenstein
audition due date: April 1, 2020 more info at amherstearlymusic.org
CONSERVATORY of MUSIC
“First Place Winner”
National Opera Association
Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio 44017 bw.edu/conservatory
Baldwin Wallace University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, age, disability, national origin, gender or sexual orientation in the administration of any policies or programs.
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