THE CoOPERAtive PROGRAM is a unique program, presented in cooperation and consultation with professionals in the field of opera, designed to help young singers prepare for the essential next step toward acceptance into an advanced young artist or summer apprentice program.

CoOPERAtive is designed to assess the strengths of all participants, nurture their talents and assist in their skill development.  A three week intensive program, it includes private coaching focusing on operatic style, performance techniques, dramatic presentation, language and diction, body awareness, and resume and application advice.

The program will feature unique auditions. Singers will be evaluated by professionals in the field of opera - advisors involved with regional opera and/or young artist programs. With their guidance, the program will be customized for each singer to improve his or her skills.  Only those singers accepted into the program will receive feedback from the judges during the summer program.

Enrollment will be limited to 21 singers.

Laura Brooks Rice, director
Christopher Arneson, director

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