Vocal Institute

2022 NEW AUDITION PROCESS! PRE-SCREENING ROUND FOLLOWED BY INVITATION-ONLY VIRTUAL LIVE ROUND All Vocal Piano applicants must first submit a Pre-Screening Round Audition Video Recording as part of the online application, Applicants will be notified by email by mid-November if they have advanced to the Virtual Live Audition Round which will occur on December 3, 4, and 5, 2021. There will be no in-person live auditions for 2022. A Virtual Live Final Round will occur instead, providing the accessibility and convenience of auditioning virtually from any location. *International Vocal Piano Program Applicants Exempt from Virtual Live Auditions: those residing overseas (outside North America) may request to submit a video upload audition in lieu of a live virtual audition, if advanced to the Virtual Live Round.   VOCAL PIANO PRE-SCREENING RECORDING ROUND AUDITION  REPERTOIRE The following two selections must be uploaded as audio or audio/video files within the online application: 1. Choose ONE of the following arias to play and sing:

• Mozart, recitative and aria "Temerari...Come scoglio" (from Cosi fan tutte)
• Mozart, recitative and aria  “Crudele…Non mi dir” (from Don Giovanni)
• Mozart, recitative and aria "Tutto è disposto...Aprite un po quegli occhi" (from Le nozze di Figaro)

2. Choose ONE of the following ensembles to play and sing:

• “Donizetti, L’elisir d’amore, “Una parola, O Adina…Chiedi all’ aura”
• Verdi, quartet "Un dì, se ben rammentomi... Bella figlia dell'amore" (from Rigoletto)

 

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  VOCAL PIANO INVITATION-ONLY VIRTUAL LIVE ROUND AUDITION REPERTOIRE Four Selections: 1. Choose ONE of the following arias to play and sing:

• Mozart, recitative and aria "Temerari...Come scoglio" (from Cosi fan tutte)
• Mozart, recitative and aria “Crudele…Non mi dir” (from Don Giovanni)
• Mozart, recitative and aria "Tutto è disposto...Aprite un po quegli occhi" (from Le nozze di Figaro)

2. Choose ONE of the following arias to play:

• Tchaikovsky, “Lensky’s Aria” (from Eugene Onegin)
• Stravinsky, "No word from Tom...I go to Him" (from The Rake’s Progress)
• Puccini, “Recondita armonia” (from Tosca)

3. Choose ONE of the following ensembles to play and sing:

• “Donizetti, L’elisir d’amore, “Una parola, O Adina…Chiedi all’ aura”
• Verdi, quartet "Un dì, se ben rammentomi... Bella figlia dell'amore" (from Rigoletto)

4. Choose ONE of the following songs to play. Applicant to provide own vocal partner.

• Strauss, "Allerseelen" in E flat Major
• Barber, "St. Ita’s Vision" in high key
• Fauré, "Clair de lune" in B flat Minor

*Virtual Live auditions are 15-20 minutes each. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Vocal Piano Applicants residing overseas (outside North America) may submit a video upload audition in lieu of a virtual live audition, if advanced to the Virtual Live Round; upload four videos that satisfy the repertoire requirements above. Vocal partner must be arranged on your own to meet the fourth repertoire requirement.   *Note: Vocal Piano Early Arrival Date: Enrolled Vocal Piano fellows arrive several days prior to the start of the Festival in order to participate in pre-season training.

2022 NEW Voice Program Audition Process: Pre-Screening Recording Round followed by an Invitation-Only Virtual Live Round: Voice Program applicants must first submit a Pre-Screening Round recording as part of the online application. Applicants will be notified by email by mid-November if they have been advanced to the Virtual Live Audition Round which will occur on December 3, 4, and 5, 2021. There will be no in-person live auditions for 2022. A Virtual Live Final Round will occur instead, providing the accessibility and convenience of auditioning virtually from any location. *International Voice Program Applicants Exempt from Virtual Live Auditions: those residing overseas (outside North America) may request to submit a video upload audition in lieu of a virtual live audition, if advanced to the Virtual Live Audition Round.   Audition Repertoire: PRE-SCREENING RECORDING ROUND The following two selections must be uploaded as audio or audio/video files within the online application:

• 1 opera aria
• 1 art song

*Singers are encouraged, but not required, to sing selections from Eugene Onegin if they are interested in being considered for leading roles.

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INVITATION-ONLY VIRTUAL LIVE AUDITION ROUND  The following four selections:

• 2 contrasting opera arias
• 2 art songs

*Singers are encouraged, but not required, to sing selections from Eugene Onegin if they are interested in being considered for leading roles. *At least one of the four Live Audition Round selections must be in English *At least one of the four Live Audition Round selections must be composed after 1950 *Both requirements above may be met by singing an Opera Aria or Art Song that is both in English and composed after 1950 *Applicants must demonstrate in their audition a thorough understanding of the character, dramatic situation, and meaning of each aria or song text.   Vocal Institute fellows have multiple performance opportunities including a fully-staged production of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, one or two semi or fully-staged new music productions, and the Marilyn Horne Song Competition, in addition to public masterclasses and vocal chamber performances. Fellows also participate in an evening of staged song, opera, and chamber music.

Online Application & Pre-Screening Round followed by an Invitation-only Live Virtual Interview

Applicants will be notified by email by mid-January if they have advanced to the Virtual Interview Round

Virtual Interview Process Applicants will be asked to discuss:

• Applicant’s general approach to directing, including why they wish to direct opera in today's climate and outlining what they bring to the world of opera and storytelling.
• Personal portfolio including production photos (as available) and set and costume design concepts.
• General conversation about the following operatic titles:
  1. Eugene Onegin
  2. Le nozze di Figaro
  3. A third title of the applicant's choice (this can be a production applicant has already worked on, or a production applicant wishes to do in the future)

Voice & Vocal Piano

• Friday, December 3, 2021
• Saturday, December 4, 2021
• Sunday, December 5, 2021

Directing Fellow

• Late January 2022

The Music Academy requires all administration, faculty, fellows, and other constituents on campus to provide proof of COVID vaccination.