The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryanopera Center

THE PATRICK G. AND SHIRLEY W. RYANOPERA CENTER

AT LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO

DAN NOVAK, DIRECTOR – CRAIG TERRY, MUSIC DIRECTOR – RENÉE FLEMING, ADVISOR

2015-2016 ENSEMBLE

PRELIMINARY AUDITION APPLICATION

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The Patrick G. and ShirleyW.RyanOperaCenterwas established in 1974 as the professional artist-development program for Lyric Opera of Chicago. Since its inception, the Ryan Opera Center has been recognized as one of the premier programs of its kind in the world. That standing is maintained by providing the finest up-and-coming singers with unparalleled training and experience.

The Patrick G. and ShirleyW. Ryan Opera Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/program.

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A Comprehensive Program

With Unique and Exclusive Offerings

*Participation in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s International Season and leading roles in Ryan Opera Center performances

*Twelve-Month Broadcast Recital Series on 98.7 WFMT

*Master classes and private coachings with Ryan Opera Center Advisor Renée Fleming, Lyric Opera Music Director Sir Andrew Davis, and other celebrated artists

*Voice lessons, acting, movement and audition classes with distinguished instructors

*Intensive language and lyric diction instruction

*Repertoire coaching from acclaimed resident staff

*Concert and performance opportunities in the Chicago area

*Audition opportunities with internationally-renowned impresarios, conductors and artist representatives

*First-year stipend of at least $41,000 plus benefits

Preliminary Audition Dates

in 2014

(with application deadlines)

Final Auditions will take place in Chicago on September 21, 2014.

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Ryan Opera Center Audition Conditions

PRELIMINARY AUDITION PROCEDURE

Applications must be submitted via the Ryan Opera Center web page—lyricopera.org/RyanAuditions—and be accompanied by $25 application fee payment.

1. Go to lyricopera.org/RyanAuditions and follow the instructions to download the Preliminary Audition Application.

1. After downloading, please fill in allof the requested information and save as a Word file to your hard drive.

1. Be sure to indicate your preferred audition date and/or time. If an audition site or day is full, or cancelled at the Ryan Opera Center’s discretion, you will be notified of other options. All scheduled times are final.

1. Return to lyricopera.org/RyanAuditions and follow the instructions to submit your application.

1. Applications without fee payment cannot be accepted nor can they be received by phone.All applications are considered confidential and will not be returned.

1. Please note that credit-card processing of the application fee does not guarantee that an audition will be granted. If granted an audition, your $25 application fee is not refundable. If no audition is granted, the fee will be refunded to your credit card immediately.

1. You will receive an emailnotice of your audition date and time approximately 2 weeks before the audition date. Applicants unable to appear for their scheduled audition may be eliminated from consideration.

1. Be prepared to sing five operatic arias, including the recitative if appropriate. At least one aria must be in Italian. Oratorio arias and songs are not acceptable.

1. Each audition will consist of singingone aria of your choice.At their discretion, the judges may ask for a second aria from your offered list. The Ryan Opera Center will supply an accompanist for the audition; however, applicants may bring their own accompanist if they prefer. The auditions will be videotaped by the Ryan Opera Center for reference purposes.

1. The decision of the judges for all auditions is final. Judges forms and comments are the sole property of the Ryan Opera Center. Audition feedback will not be made available to applicants.

1. Result/status letters for the Preliminary Auditions will be postmarked no later thanAugust 31, 2014.

1. Applicants must agree to abide by these Conditions and not make any claim against any party to the auditions by reason of anything that may be done in connection with the auditions.

FINAL AUDITIONS

1.Phone invitations to the Final Auditions will be made no later than August 31, 2014.

2.The final auditions period in Chicago will beSeptember 18-22, 2014. Domestic round trip air transportation to Chicago and hotel accommodations for finalists will be provided by the Ryan Opera Center.

Ryan Opera CenterAudition Conditions (cont.)

REGARDING ACCEPTANCE INTO THE 2015-2016 ENSEMBLE

If accepted as a member of the Ryan Opera Center, the artist will be under exclusive contract from late April 2015 through early April 2016 (exact dates to be determined), and may not accept any other engagements or enter competitions without first obtaining written permission from the Ryan Opera Center. If, prior to the artist being accepted as a member of the Ryan Opera Center, s/he has been contracted for any engagements or entered any competitions which fall during the Ryan Opera Center contract year, such engagements and/or competitions must be discussed with the Ryan Opera Center Director and written clearance secured before the artist participates in the final auditions.

REMINDERS

• Fill out the form completely and follow the outlined procedure to submit your application.
• Send in your application AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, especially if you have a specific date/timerequest; sites often fill before the application deadline.
• Please note that credit-card processing of the application fee does not guarantee that an audition will be granted. If granted an audition, your $25 application fee is not refundable. If no audition is granted, the fee will be refunded to your credit card immediately.
• The email address listed on your application is how we will notify you of your audition date & time. Be sure to check this address and take off any filters that may block an email from the Ryan Opera Center.
• Your audition will consist of one aria of your choice. At their discretion, the judges may ask for a second aria.
• For further inquiries, please email: .

THE PATRICK G. ANDSHIRLEY W. RYAN OPERA CENTER

2015-2016 ENSEMBLE

PRELIMINARY AUDITION APPLICATION

Please fill out all information belowand save as a Word file to your hard drive.
Return to lyricopera.org/RyanAuditions to submit application.
See page 2 for detailed instructions.

Audition cities, dates, and application deadlines in 2014:

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New York City

March 12, 13 & 14

(February 7)

Chicago

May12, 21 & 22

(April 4)

June 29 & 30

(May 23)

July 24, 25, 27 & 28

(June 13)

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AUDITION AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

AUDITION CITY PREFERRED DATE/TIME

PROFESSIONAL NAME

LEGAL NAME

VOICE TYPE (underline)SopMzTnrBarBsBarBs

OTHER INSTRUMENTS STUDIED (i.e. piano, violin, trumpet,, etc.)

AUDITIONED BEFORE? IF YES, WHICH YEAR(S)?

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE RYAN OPERA CENTER?

WORK AUTHORIZATION STATUS

ARE YOU A U.S. CITIZEN? IF NO, ARE YOU AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.?

CONTACT INFORMATION THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2014

ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP

ALTERNATE ADDRESS if applicable(Dates in use: to )

ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP

TELEPHONE (Please list at least one.) CELL OTHER

**EMAIL**Must include for audition notification via email.

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PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

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EDUCATION AND VOCAL STUDIES

UNIVERSITY / MAJOR / DEGREE / YEAR
GRADUATESCHOOL / MAJOR / DEGREE / YEAR
POST GRADUATE STUDY / UNIVERSITY / YEAR(S)
OPERA TRAINING PROGRAMS / VOICE TEACHER(S) / DATES OF STUDY
COMPANY / DATE(S)
VOCAL COACH(ES) / DATES OF STUDY

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE - Please list the 5 most recently completed or upcoming roles (may include college/conservatory).

Opera or Musical / Role/Language / Company / Dates

FIVE OPERATIC ARIAS PREPARED FOR AUDITION- One must be in Italian; German, English, French suggested for remainder.

Aria / Opera / Composer / Language
Italian

** Your audition will consist of one aria of your choice. **

At their discretion, the judges may ask for a second aria.

END OF APPLICATION

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