It seems fair to say that everyone in the opera world is aware of the existence of young artist programs -- the training grounds for tomorrow's operatic power players. But many people don't realize that apprentice programs are not just for the people who want to be on stage. A wealth of training opportunities are available for those who want to learn what it's like behind the scenes in the areas of administration, coaching, conducting, and technical/production.

An opera without singers is no opera at all, but singers alone do not an opera make. With this in mind, many companies have made the conscious choice to encourage the teaching and growth of the next generation of both artists, artisans, and administrators. Read more...

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Opera Source is the comprehensive online career resource for administrators, singers, technical/production professionals, teachers, and all other creative and performing opera artists. An expanded, searchable version of the popular Career Guide for Singers, Opera Source allows members and subscribers to browse listings for producing organizations, training programs, educational institutions, competitions, grants, and management organizations in the field. OPERA America members can search Opera Source by logging in.

Upcoming Opera Source Deadlines:
  • 2/20 -- Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus
  • 2/22 -- California Summer Music: Composition Program
  • 2/22 -- Empire Opera
  • 2/22 -- Wolf Trap Opera Company Chorus
  • 2/26 -- Chicago Symphony Chorus
  • 2/26 -- Lincoln Center Theater Lab
  • 2/28 -- Bruno Walter Memorial Foundation: Assistant Conductor Chair Program
  • 3/1 -- Bay View Music Festival Summer Conservatory
  • 3/1 -- Brevard Music Center: Janiec Opera Company
  • 3/1 -- Centro Studi Lirica
  • 3/1 -- Tyrolean Opera Program
  • 3/2 -- Glimmerglass Opera: Summer Intern Program
  • 3/9 -- Kalamazoo Bach Festival: Young Vocalist Competition
  • 3/10 -- Johanna Meier Opera Theatre Institute
  • 3/10 -- Salt Marsh Opera
  • 3/15 -- Alea III International Composition Prize
  • 3/15 -- Opera Lyra Ottawa: Young Artists Training Program
  • 3/15 -- Placido Domingo's Operalia
  • 3/15 -- Seagle Music Colony
  • 3/15 -- Théâtre Lyrichorégra 20: Jeunes Amabassadeures Lyriques
  • 3/19 -- The Santa Fe Opera: Production Department Apprentice Program
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Meet fellow artists and influential professionals at Making Connections, OPERA America's artist development series. The next Making Connections events are on February 26 & 27, 2007 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will focus on new works with "Singers & Composers: Collaborations for Artistic & Professional Advancement" and "The Ins and Outs of Artists Producing Opera." Go to http://www.operaamerica.org/artists/connect.html for more information.

Are you considering a career in opera? Join us on March 6, 2007 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an open house and discussion for high school singers. Young singers and their parents are invited to OPERA America to hear from opera professionals about developing a career in opera and making educated decisions as an undergraduate voice student.

OPERA America offers online learning courses each year that correspond with operas featured in several of our member companies' seasons. As an OPERA America member, we invite you to participate in these courses free of charge. OPERA America's 2006-2007 season of online learning concludes with Samson et Dalila. The course will run March 12 - April 2, 2007, with a link to a new lecture sent each week over e-mail. If you would like to sign up for the course, please send your name and the e-mail address where you would like to receive materials to Education@operaamerica.org.

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Associated Press
Composer Gian Carlo Menotti Dies at 95

NYC Performing Arts Spaces
Where Can We Work?
A study of New York musician's workspace availability

Wired
Glass Opera Faces Tough Act

Los Angeles Times
Singing to the Cheap(er) Seats

Classical Singer
Opera Family, a Tale of Two Singers

The Guardian
Imelda: the Nightclub Years
David Byrne teamed up with Fatboy Slim to write an opera about the disco-loving side of Imelda Marcos

Opera News
The City of Mahagonny Rises Again

Blog of the Month
Kim Witman's Blog

Please note: Publications move online articles to their archives after a certain period. Therefore, articles listed here may only be available online for a short time. Some online publications may also require registration before you can read an article.

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