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This inspiring three-week sum
mer intensive brings passionate high school m
usicians together in the nation’s capital to experience opera in a professional and nurturing environm
ent that only a world-class opera com
pany can provide. Dedicated classical singers
thrive on Opera Institute’s rigorous curriculum
geared toward preparing students for college perform
ance programs and beyond!
“The intense, conservatory style of teaching and em
phasis on perform
ance helped me
eliminate distractions and excel in
performances and develop new
, solid habits for practice and study.”
—Institute A
lum
8:55 a.m.
Arrival
9 a.m.
Italian Diction
10 a.m.
Master C
lass with G
uest Artist
12 p.m.
Lunch1 p.m
. O
pera History
2–5 p.m.
Individual Vocal Coachings, P
rivate Lessons,
Rehearsal, P
ractice Time
5 p.m.
Announcem
ents & D
ismissal
5:30 p.m.
Dinner
7 p.m.
Hom
ework &
Practice Tim
e9 p.m
. G
roup Activity
10:30 p.m.
Lights Out
What sho
uld I exp
ect at O
pera Institute?
THE
PR
OG
RA
MThe W
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Opera Institute is a pre-professional
training Intensive for dedicated high school singers interested in pursuing opera in college and as a career. S
tudents are held to a high standard of professionalism
and are supported by caring staff throughout the process. O
n the first day of the Institute, each singer w
ill audition for the entire faculty. Each student is then assigned an Italian art song and opera scene that is studied, m
emorized, and
performed during the course of the three w
eeks.
Daily coaching sessions, individual voice lessons,
and academic coursew
ork help the students prepare their assigned pieces, grow
as performers,
and understand the expectations of being a college m
usic major and professional artist. A
taste of “real life” as an opera singer is highlighted through m
aster classes and sem
inars with professionals in the
business. Past guest artists have included H
arolyn B
lackwell, R
ichard Stilw
ell, Ron R
aines, Carl Tanner,
and Elizabeth Bishop.
THE
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RFO
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AN
CE
SP
erformance opportunities are a large part of our
program and a large part of the learning process.
Students gain priceless advice and know
ledge on how
to become confident, com
municative
performers. O
pera Institute provides three perform
ance opportunities: Students focus on solo
singing through the Italian Art S
ong Recital and study
ensemble w
ork and character through the Opera
Scenes R
ecital. Select students also perform
in a recital on the K
ennedy Center’s M
illennium S
tage.
What co
urses do
I take at O
pera Institute?
Students can expect a challenging curriculum
including nightly hom
ework assignm
ents, readings, and research papers—
a true introduction to college! A
ll classes are held in the Katzen A
rts Center at
Am
erican University.
OP
ER
A H
ISTO
RY
Students w
ill explore the historical periods of opera and various com
posers from each era. They
will delve into the different genres of opera, learn
opera terminology and perform
ance traditions, and participate in an in-depth study of style and language.
AC
TING
This exciting and fast-paced class will review
the technical fundam
entals of being on stage and im
mediately apply that inform
ation to the fundam
entals of performing as a singing actor in
opera, operetta, or musical theater. A
n exploration of techniques used to portray em
otions in a standard opera scene w
ill be applied in all classes.
ITALIA
N D
ICTIO
NThis class is designed to help students understand basic Italian pronunciation, learn the International P
honetic Alphabet (IPA
) rules, distinguish between
correct and incorrect Italian diction as demonstrated
by current performing artists, and prepare for their
Italian Art S
ong recital.
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R TR
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ING
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sing an innovative approach, students will study
concepts in music theory (such as key signatures,
intervals, etc.) tailored to their level. Sight singing
and ear training become easier w
hile interpretations becom
e more vital and artistic.
VO
ICE
LES
SO
NS
Students w
ill receive three private voice lessons during the program
. These lessons focus on vocal developm
ent, including breath managem
ent, intonation, and m
usicianship (based on the needs of each student), w
hile encouraging proper vocal health and m
anagement. The students w
ill be given repertoire that is appropriate w
ith their level of singing and based upon the recom
mendation of the faculty.
CA
RE
ER
DE
VE
LOP
ME
NT W
OR
KS
HO
PS
Students w
ill participate in a series of workshops
led by top professionals in the field on topics vital to aspiring artists in the 21st C
entury. Subjects
may include C
itizen Artistry, Vocal H
ealth, Resum
e-W
riting, Movem
ent, Dressing for A
uditions, and m
ore. Additionally, students participate in field trips
to see performances in opera and/or m
usical theater to see professional singing actors at w
ork.
Where d
o I stay at O
pera Institute?
The majority of our students choose to live on
campus at A
merican U
niversity during the program.
(Local participants also have the option to live at hom
e and comm
ute.) Undergraduate m
usic students from
Am
erican University serve as R
esident A
ssistants (RA
s) and provide supervision, plan events, and act as “m
usical mentors” as they build
relationships with the students. R
As plan field trips
around the city to see sights such as the national m
onuments, S
mithsonian m
useums, and m
ore.
SC
HM
IDT
YO
UT
H V
OC
AL C
OM
PE
TIT
ION
We are pleased to offer students the option
to compete in the S
chmidt Youth Vocal
Com
petition held at Am
erican University on
Sunday, June 24. Institute participants are
guaranteed a space in the competition, do
not pay a registration fee, and may check
into Institute housing early to facilitate participation. S
tudents will have the
opportunity to perform, receive feedback,
and win cash prizes. P
ast adjudicators and
clinicians include Sherrill M
ilnes, Cynthia
Lawrence, N
icolas Muni, R
oseMarie
Freni, William
Sharp, and Frank Lopardi.
The Schm
idt Youth Vocal Com
petition is presented by the W
illiam E
. Schm
idt Foundation; for m
ore information, please visit
ww
w.schm
idtcompetition.org.
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See kennedy-center.org/operainstitute for inform
ation and the application.
Washington National Opera
OPERA INSTITUTE AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY 2018A SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL SINGERSJune 25–July 14, 2018 Ages 15–18Applications due January 15, 2018
Major support for WNO is provided by Jacqueline Badger Mars.
David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of WNO.
WNO acknowledges the longstanding generosity of Life Chairman Mrs. Eugene B. Casey.
WNO’s Presenting Sponsor
Additional support is provided by the U.S. Department of Education and Prince Charitable Trusts.
Kennedy Center education and related artistic programming is made possible through the generosity of the National Committee for the Performing Arts and the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.
The content of this program may have been developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education but does not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education. You should not assume endorsement by the federal government.
AUDITIONS The Kennedy Center: Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, February 5, 2018Video auditions: Must be received by January 15. No exceptions.
REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTSPrepare two art songs; one must be in Italian. Arias from the standard opera and operetta repertoire are not permitted. An accompanist is provided.
APPLICATION, TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPSPlease visit our website for detailed information and the online application:www.kennedy-center.org/[email protected](202) 416-8846Questions about accessibility or accommodations? Contact the Office of Accessibility directly at (202) 416-8727 (voice) or [email protected].
SCHMIDT YOUTH VOCAL COMPETITIONSingers will have the option to compete in the Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition at American University for feedback and cash prizes.
AUDITIONS!
THE KENNEDY CENTER WELCOMES ALL APPLICANTS