Summer Opera Festival
Menotti
The Old Maid and the Thief
The Telephone
July 21-22, 2023
Munson Hall • Azusa Pacific University
Summer Opera Intensive
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
TOSCA
June 30 – July 8, 2023 • Azusa Pacific University – Azusa, CA
THE CONSUL
July 9-30, 2023 • Azusa Pacific University – Azusa, CA
Two opera intensive options for exceptional emerging professional singers (all voice types). Features leading roles in a Gala performance of Puccini’s Tosca and a fully staged production of Menotti’s The Consul, all with professional orchestra at the renovated Manoukian Performing Arts Center and much more…
STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM
June 30 – July 30, 2023 • Azusa Pacific University – Azusa, CA
An opera intensive workshop that bridges the gap between the university and the professional stage. Features roles and chorus in a Gala performance of Puccini’s Tosca and a fully staged production of Menotti’s The Consul, all with professional orchestra. Provides an opportunity to create a complete professional audition package and much more…
Sing with professional orchestra
Perform roles in fully staged productions
Improve your acting technique
Expand your professional network
Enhance your career skills
The Emerging Professional and Studio Artist programs are very different from each other. Although the singer’s level, skill set and experience are factors, these may not determine which program is a better fit.
If you audition for the Emerging Professional Program, you are automatically considered for the Studio Artist Program as well.
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
TOSCA
June 30 – July 8, 2023 • Azusa Pacific University – Azusa, CA
THE CONSUL
July 9-30, 2023 • Azusa Pacific University – Azusa, CA
- is a one or three-week opera intensive for exceptional emerging professional singers (all voice types are welcome) with a focus on performance
- is suited for singers who typically hold a graduate degree and have sung leading roles with regional opera companies, demonstrating substantial performing experience beyond school productions
- features LEADING ROLES in a Gala performance of Puccini’s Tosca and a fully staged production of Menotti’s The Consul, all with professional orchestra at the renovated Manoukian Performing Arts Center.
- offers masterclasses and extensive coaching
- professional networking
- provides a full tuition waiver, a stipend and free housing
STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM
June 30 – July 30, 2023 • Azusa Pacific University – Azusa, CA
- is a four-week opera intensive program that bridges the gap between the university and the professional stage
- is suited for singers who are currently enrolled in or have already completed their academic training
- features LEADING, SUPPORTING and COVER ROLES as well as CHORUS (depending on level) in a Gala performance of Puccini’s Tosca and a fully staged production of Menotti’s The Consul, all with professional orchestra at the renovated Manoukian Performing Arts Center. All Studio Artists will perform in BOTH productions!
- features ROLES and COVER ROLES in a double bill of Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief and The Telephone.
- offers intensive training through:
- coaching & role preparation
- interactive career development workshops
- acting (including stage combat and commedia dell’arte)
- meditation and self-care for singers
- provides an opportunity to create a complete professional audition package, including
- promotional materials and portfolio
- audition repertoire selection and coaching
- mock auditions with instant feedback
- a recording session resulting in a polished, professional audition video
- limited scholarships available
DAILY ACTIVITIES
Music & staging rehearsals
- Coaching by world-class faculty
- Meditation & Thought Exercises
- Career development:
- For Advanced Studio Artists – Poised for Success: Career Positioning for Professional Singers
- For Studio Artists – From Collegiate to Professional: Career Launching for Professional Singers
- Classes & workshops focusing on:
- Determining your purpose and mission as an artist
- Defining success and establishing attainable career goals
- Assessment and valuation of marketable artistic skills
- Building a support system to help reach your goals
- Discussion of individual challenges and personalized career advice
- Practical advice on business and financial aspects of the singing career
- Managing professional materials and social media for career advancement
- Sourcing professional performance opportunities at each stage of your career
- Acting & Movement for the stage: This course provides fundamental tools and approaches that can become part of the singer’s lifelong “toolbox” for all genres and styles of music and production. Includes specialty classes in Commedia dell’Arte and Stage Combat.
Dixie Diva is back this summer! Master classes with Grammy Award-winning Metropolitan Opera star VICTORIA LIVENGOOD
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
| 10:00 am | Morning self-care for artists (yoga, morning warm-up) |
| 11:00 am | Career development workshop |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch break |
| 1:30 pm | Acting & movement for the stage |
| 2:30 pm | Opera music rehearsal |
| 3:30 pm | Practice time or free time |
| 5:00 pm | Aria coaching |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner break |
| 7:00 pm | Opera staging rehearsal |
| 9:00 pm | End of day |
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY – AZUSA, CA
The APU campus is located in Southern California, just east of Los Angeles, a thriving multicultural metropolis with beautiful beaches and ideal summer weather. The campus is easily accessible by metro/bus for SoCal residents.
Housing is available for out-of-town artists. Guests may choose double occupancy (two people per bedroom) or single occupancy (one person per bedroom). All apartments have shared bathrooms.
COST
Attending Angels Vocal Art is an investment in your future!
With our 3:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you will receive individual attention and support that is unparalleled for an opera program of this magnitude.
-> Emerging Professional Artists
- Application fee (non-refundable) : $69
- Full tuition waiver
- $500 stipend provided
- Free housing to out-of-town participants
-> Studio Artists
- Application fee (non-refundable) : $39
- Tuition: $2,600. We understand what it takes to invest in your career and we want to help! After enrollment, all participants will receive a list with Angels Vocal Art’s unique fundraising ideas, which will be further developed and personalized during the program.
- A non-refundable $500 deposit is due upon acceptance into the program.
- Flexible payment plans
- Limited number of partial scholarships available
- OPTIONAL on-campus apartment rentals
- Double occupancy – shared bath: $1,199
- Single occupancy – shared bath: $2,299
- Optional linen package: $50
- A partial tuition refund of $1,000 will be given if notified in writing and received by May 1st. After May 1st, no refunds will be given for any reason on any portion of the fees (tuition, housing), including the non-refundable $500 deposit.
Payments can be made by credit card, PayPal, check or cash.
Ready for a wonderful summer program? Any questions? Just send us an email: auditions@angelsvocalart.org
“I’m leaving inspired, full of passion with new skills to share with the world.”
– Angela Zúñiga
“It was the most positive operatic experience I have ever had.”
– Jenny Ahn
“The experience was eye-opening and life changing.”
– Joann Wyse