Page 85 - 2020 Classical Singer Magazine January Summer Program Issue

For new and complete listings, go to www.CSmusic.net
Respond only to auditions for your level, and area of the country, CAREFULLY noting all restrictions.
The following are Artist Level guideline definitions for Classical Singer audition listings. Definitions, as such, do not perfectly describe all singers but should be helpful for artists to determine their qualifications for a given audition notice.
It is still important for artists to observe these guidelines as performing companies continue to express their frustration with those singers who send materials for audition listings for which they are not yet qualified.
Student: Currently enrolled in a university or conservatory music program.
Emerging Professional: Graduate of a college level vocal program or conservatory. Or in the last year has been in a Young Artist Program, Apprentice Program or performed in Workshop productions or No-Pay productions. Or equivalent. These artists rarely have management.
Professional: In the last year has performed a principal role in a company with Opera America Budget
Level level C or D or equivalent. Artists in this level are considered full-time professionals and the majority of their time spent and income are singing-related. Many of these artists have management.
Established Professional: In the last year has performed a principal role in a company with an Opera America level A or B company or equivalent. Artists in this category are employed full-time singing principal roles with companies of any category in multiple venues domestic and international. These artists have management.
General auds
Appl Deadline: Jan 9, ‘20
Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point - Tucson, AZ (U, Unknown*, EmgPro)
Lead auds
Appl Deadline: Feb 15, ‘20
NEW Woodland Opera House - Woodland, CA (U, Volunteer, EmgPro)
Lead auds for Singin In the Rain
Appl Deadline: N/A
Concert Solo
NEW Bar jeder Vernunft - Berlin, Germany (U, Paid, Pro) Seeking Male Singers for Oh What A Night
Appl Deadline: N/A
NEW The Princeton Festival - Princeton, NJ (U, Paid, EmgPro) Seeking Sopranos, Mezzo-Sopranos, Tenors & Basses
Appl Deadline: Jan 11, ‘20
NEW United States Air Force Bands - San Antonio, TX (U, Paid, Pro)
Voice auds
Appl Deadline: Jan 8, ‘20
Cooperative Productions
NEW New York Lyric Opera Theatre - NYC, NY (U, Volunteer, EmgPro)
Lead auds
Appl Deadline: N/A
New York Lyric Opera Theatre - NYC, NY (U, Volunteer, Student - University)
Secondary auds
Appl Deadline: N/A
Church/Temple
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church - Wallingford, CT (G, Paid, Student - University)
Seeking Soprano, Alto & Tenor Choral Scholars
Appl Deadline: N/A
Congregational Church of Grafton - Grafton, MA (U, Paid, N/A)
Seeking Director of Music
Appl Deadline: N/A
Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church - Cincinnati, OH (U, Paid, Pro)
Seeking Director of Music
Appl Deadline: Jan 15, ‘20
Young Artist Programs
Houston Grand Opera (YAVA) - Houston, TX (A, Volunteer, EmgPro)
Young Artists Vocal Academy is now accepting applications
Appl Deadline: Feb 23, ‘20
dell’Arte Opera Ensemble - New York, NY (D, Paid, EmgPro) See website for multiple dates & locations
Appl Deadline: Jan 5, ‘20
INSTITUTE FOR 17TH CENTURY MUSIC AT QUEENS COLLEGE
Baroque Opera Workshop
June 14–20 2020 Christa Patton, Director
Julianne Baird
Baroque Vocal Style
Damon Bonetti
L’Erismena by Francesco Cavalli (1655, Venice and 1670, London)
Classes include:
♦ Daily coachings and masterclasses with Julianne Baird ♦ Baroque vocal technique
♦ Ornamentation and elements of baroque style based on 16th and 17th century sources
♦ Daily classes in Baroque gesture and theatre craft for opera singers with Damon Bonetti, director, Hedgerow Theatre Company
Tuition: Singers: $695 ♦ Instrumentalists: $595 ♦ Auditors: $60 per day On-campus housing: $70 per night
Application forms and further information are available online at http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/music/summer2020/baroque/
The Institute for 17th-Century Music will offer a one-week, intensive training program in Baroque opera for singers, continuo players, and string players culminating in a performance of
Stage Director
AARON COPLAND SCHOOL OF MUSIC, QUEENS COLLEGE, CUNY 65-30 KISSENA BLVD. FLUSHING, NY 11367
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