The Kennedy Center
Vocal Arts Society
To subscribe to their newsletter containing information on free workshops and master classes go to: http://www.vocalartssociety.org/index.html
The Opera Guild Of Northern VA
The Opera Guild of Northern VA is one of the primary supporters of Opera Theater of Northern Virginia. Performances offer children an opportunity to hear opera in English, and learn techniques from special effects to the intricacies of set design. An explanation of the interplay of costumes, the role of the conductor and director are all detailed and for many children it is both a first and lasting exposure to the fusion of music and drama that is opera.
In addition to introducing children to opera, the Opera Theatre of Northern Virginia (OTNV) provides a vehicle for singers and musicians to learn their trade. Young aspiring singers do not start at the Washington Kennedy Center or the Metropolitan Opera, but they do need a stage on which to develop their skills and techniques. Many of the singers who have performed with OTNV have moved onto other companies, including companies which have performed at the Kennedy Center.
http://www.operaguildnova.org/
Virginia Opera
Auditions for the Virginia Opera’s children’s chorus were held in mid May during past seasons. You MUST schedule your audition in advance. All children scheduled will audition at the same time. Auditions will last one hour.
You must schedule your audition in advance by contacting Andrew Chugg via e-mail at Andrew.Chugg@vaopera.org or phone at (757) 627-9545 ext. 3325.
Washington National Opera:
Opera Discovery Camp
For singers ages 10-14
July 14-26, 2008
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday—Friday; with Showcase on Saturday, July 26, 2008
Opera Discovery Camp is a dynamic two-week camp designed to introduce children ages 10 to 14 to the world of opera. Emphasis is placed on personal and artistic growth, in relation to each participant’s contribution to the final artistic product and their participation as a member of a creative team of peers. Participants learn about opera through their own experience in music, drama, movement, stage craft, production elements, and the visual arts. Special guest presenters, costume studio tours, opera study, master classes, and field trips enhance their experience. The camp will culminate in a final showcase of opera scenes presented entirely by the camp participants. Interested applicants are encouraged to have some musical experience (singing in a choir or playing an instrument), but are not required to know how to read music.
For more information visit:
http://www.dc-opera.org/experience/education/educationcommunityprograms/performancetrainingyouth.asp
The Met: Back stage tours of the Metropolitan Opera House:
http://www.metoperafamily.org/education/general/backstage.aspx
The Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus:
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/auditions/childrens_chorus.aspx
The Met's education programs:
http://www.metoperafamily.org/education/schools/index.aspx