Calgary Opera’s Emerging Artist Development Program provides up to eight young singers with the opportunity to study and perform under a highly prestigious staff of teachers and performers.
This program is intended to benefit Canadian singers who have completed advanced or graduate-level training in music and serves as a bridge between academic programs and the professional world of opera.
Emerging Artists perform in a fully staged public production with orchestra. Past seasons have included Mozart’s Così fan tutte, Berlioz’sBéatrice et Bénédict, Handel’s Ariodante, Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilègesL’heure espagnole, and Britten’s The Rape of Lucretia.Based on level of ability, Emerging Artists are assigned suitable supporting and cover roles in Calgary Opera main-stage productions. Additional performance experience includes an Opera in Schools tour, recitals, and community outreach events.
Participants become members of and receive remuneration as contracted members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
APPLY NOW TO BE AN EMERGING ARTIST DEADLINE: OCTBER 20, 2014
2014 AUDITION DATES and CITIES for the 2015-2016 program are:
Vancouver November 23
Calgary November 30
Toronto December 1 & 2
Montreal December 3
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• The Emerging Artist Development Program is for singers beginning a professionaloperatic careerand requires that applicants demonstrate exceptional operatic andtheatrical skills as evidenced in their prior training and experience.
• Applicants are typically between the ages of 22 and 32.
• All applications will be screened by Calgary Opera’s audition committee and are considered confidential. Calgary Opera reserves the right to decline to audition singers who do not meet the above criteria. It is not the policy of Calgary Opera’s Emerging Artist audition committee to give post-audition feedback.
• If granted an audition, Calgary Opera will supply an accompanist at no charge to the applicant. The applicant may elect to audition with their own accompanist.
• If accepted as an Emerging Artist with Calgary Opera, the singer will be under contract from October 2015 to May 2016. They agree to move to and reside in Calgary for the duration of the program.If the applicant is not prepared to accept the contract for its entire duration, they should not apply.
Complete and sign the two-page application formon the next page and include ALL six listed items.
COMPLETED APPLICATION REQUIRES:
- Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status. Please provide a clean, legible photocopy (on 8.5” x 11” paper) of a birth certificate, passport or other legal documentation.
- TWO letters of recommendation from authorities in the operatic field –
voice teachers, voice coaches, conductors, opera stage director, general directors or other artistic administrator.
BY POST: These should arrive sealed by the reference authority with the application package. If they must arrive separately, ensure that they are sent directly from the reference authority, and are postmarked no later than October 20.
EMAIL: Letters of recommendation will be accepted by email if sent to.They must be emailed directly from the reference authority by the deadline of October 20.
- ONE black and white 8” x 10” glossy headshot photo - include name, phone, and email on the back.
- One copy of a concise, current resume which includes ALL of the following:
• academic background
• recent operatic experience (indicate year, role and company)
• awards and scholarships
• languages spoken and sung
• Actors’ Equity status or other union affiliation
- ONE stamped, self-addressed (9.5” x 4”) envelope.
- Completed application form, dated and signed.
All materials submitted become the property of Calgary Opera and will not be returned. It is recommended the applicant retain a photocopy of their application for reference.
Only requested material will be taken into consideration when evaluating – all additional material will be discarded. Please, do not send CDs, DVDs, press packets or any information other than the six items listed above.
APPLICATION FORM (Page 1 of 2 – print and complete)
2014 AUDITION DATES and CITIES
(Circle one city – for Toronto, circle the preferred date as well OR leave as is if either date is possible. We cannot guarantee that the preferred date will be available.)
Vancouver November 23
Calgary November 30
Toronto December 1 & 2
Montreal December 3
Applicant’s Name: ______
Address: ______
City / Province: ______
Postal Code: ______
Telephone Number (include Area Code):
Day: ______
Evening: ______
Email: ______
Place of Birth: ______
I hereby declare that the information contained herein and in the accompanying documents is complete and accurate. I have read this application, understand the Audition and Application Requirements and agree to abide by the published rules and regulations of the auditions.
If accepted as an Emerging Artist for the 2015/2016 season,I agree to reside in Calgary and participate in the entire program.
Applicant’s Signature
Date signed ______, 2014
APPLICATION FORM (Page 2 of 2 - print and complete)
For the Audition, list three contrasting opera arias, each in a different language (French, German, Italian, or English, however other languages are acceptable). These are to be performed from memory and should represent the singer’s present technical development and ability.
1. ARIA TITLE: ______
OPERA: ______
COMPOSER: ______
2. ARIA TITLE: ______
OPERA: ______
COMPOSER: ______
3. ARIA TITLE: ______
OPERA: ______
COMPOSER: ______
Ensure that your application package includes all of the following as per the REQUIREMENTS (please check):
Proof of Citizenship.
TWO sealed letters of recommendation-or the names and positions of reference authoritieswho will be sending recommendation under separate cover.
Current Black and White 8” X 10” glossy headshot.
Current resume of education and performance experience as specified above.
ONE stamped, self-addressed envelope.
This application form (2 pages), with all information filled in, dated and signed.
APPLICATIONS must be completed, signed and mailed postmarked no later than October 20, 2014.
IMPORTANT: Application material arriving by email (except for Reference Letters) WILL NOT be considered.
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
Emerging Artist Coordinator / Calgary Opera
Arrata Opera Centre
1315 – 7 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta T2R 1A5
For further information contact:
Mel Kirby, Coordinator,
Phone: 403-802-3405Email:
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