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| ATTENTION PIANISTS! Pianists interested in training and experience as vocal coach/pianists are invited into the program. Pianists will work with Violetta Zabbi, Josh Greene and Nico Castel as well as rehearse scenes with singers and perform in master classes, evening concerts and the scenes performance. There is no fee. Although no pay is offered, expenses for the entire 10-day program, room and three meals a day are covered. |
"It changed me, in powerful ways. All the lessons...
were so important, but the lesson that I unearthed myself as a result
of the week's teachings and my own discovery was the most important. I
can never go back to my old ways. I know my life forever has been changed
and it's because of the week I spent."
- Kim Giordano, '04
NEW YORK OPERA STUDIO SUMMER 2010
We are thrilled to announce that the New York Opera Studio SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM 2010 will, as in years past, be held at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
The program will begin at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 25, 2010 and end at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 5, 2010. The program fee of $1,700 per singer includes room, three meals each full day and all facilities, materials and tuition.
If you are interested in participating in the 2010 Summer Intensive Program please send in your application and materials as soon as possible. We will begin to send out acceptance letters on March 15th and will continue to accept singers until the program is fully subscribed. Please complete the 2010 Application Form and mail it with the requested materials to: NYOS, 214 West 92nd Street, #77E, New York, NY 10025.
Join the NYOS this summer for an intensive ten-day program designed to guide singers through the process of integrating musical ideas, language skills, body language and acting craft in a highly creative and personally artistic way. This inspiring and creative program will change the way you approach your singing and performing forever.
Lyric Language: Create music from the printed page with Dr.Violetta Zabbi and Metropolitan Opera Assistant Conductor Joshua Greene, beginning with respect for the details and ending with freedom of expression. Take the guesswork out of operatic traditions and find musical confidence.
Verbal Language: With Nico Castel, gain better knowledge of the "International Phonetic Alphabet" (IPA) and explore text beyond word-for-word translation to learn how cultural considerations and language create style. Work with Mr. Castel on French, Italian, German and Spanish with Mr. Castel as well as on Russian with Ms. Zabbi.
Body Language: Explore how the body expresses with breath and how expression supports your singing with Catherine Burnett. Learn how to teach your body choreography with some of the basic steps sfor the most common opera dances from the minuet to the polonaise.
Acting, Artistry and Creative Process: Reveal and unleash your inner artist with Carol Castel -- learn what you need to process information and boost your creativity to its maximum. Learn how to integrate all areas of performance using theater games, improvisation and mask work.
Aria Ready - the Business of Singing: Also included is this special workshop, guaranteed to inspire and guide singers through the steps for successful career building: Branding, Communication Skills and Business Strategy.
The NYOS Summer Intensive program explores all areas of operatic performance through classes, rehearsals, discussion, exploration of artistry, mask work and theater games. The program includes three concert evenings and concludes with a public performance of scenes, arias and dance, highlighting the creative work of each singer.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Singers with a background of strong vocal training and some performance experience are encouraged to apply. Participants are accepted from a variety of experience levels. Although there is no age restriction for the program, but high school students are not encouraged to apply.
Auditions will be held in New York throughout the winter and continue until the program is fully subscribed. A tape, CD or mp3 may serve as an audition for singers who cannot travel to NYC.
Please send materials to Carol Castel at:
New York Opera Studio
214 West 92nd Street, #77E
New York, NY 10025
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DATES
Friday, June 25, 2010 at 6:00 pm - Monday, July 5, 2010 at 12:00 noon
FEE
The program fee of $1,700 per singer is all-inclusive and includes dormitory housing, three meals a day, tuition, materials and use of campus facilities.
THE PROGRAM FOR PIANISTS:
Four pianists interested in training and experience as vocal coach/pianists are accepted into the program. They will attend classes on the craft of collaboration and coaching singers with Violetta Zabbi and Josh Greene as well as all group classes offered to the singers. Each pianist will be assigned scenes, arias and songs and follow their preparation through all coachings, rehearsals and performances with the entire faculty. There is no fee for pianists. There is no pay. All expenses (full course, room and three meals a day) are covered. Interested pianists should send a letter of interest along with a current resume and 8 x 10 headshot to Carol Castel at the NYOS office:
New York Opera Studio
214 West 92nd Street, #77E
New York, NY 10025
For more information, please contact Carol Castel at (212) 721-5290 or by e-mail at
