CoOPERAtive Program

CoOPERAtive 2022

July 3–22, 2022

Check in and Opening Master Class: July 3, 2022
Final Concert: July 22, 2022

Download the CoOPERAtive 2021 Program Book

We look forward to receiving your applications beginning on November 1, 2021 for CoOPERAtive 2022.  You may apply through YAP Tracker or NATS National Summer Program Auditions.  The NATS portal will close on 12/31/2021. YAP Tracker will close on 1/31/2022.

About the CoOPERAtive Program

The CoOPERAtive program provides three weeks of intensive training for the young singer.  The program is presented in cooperation and consultation with professionals in the field to help young singers build and strengthen their artistic toolbox. Participants receive private voice lessons, music, language and drama coaching, as well as classes in body work, diction, and drama.  Our focus is on musical style, performance techniques, dramatic presentation, language, diction, and body awareness.

The program is planned to be IN-PERSON for Summer 2022.  Westminster Choir College at Rider University has spent significant energy and resources ensuring that your experience on campus will be safe.  Located on the Lawrenceville campus, the close proximity to studios, classrooms, performance venues, and practice room makes it an ideal location.

Applications open 11/1 and close 12/31/2021 for NATS applications and 1/31/2022 for YAP tracker applications. Invitations will be made by March 1, 2022. Acceptances must be received by March 8, 2022.

ALL FACULTY and PARTICIPANTS MUST BE VACCINATED (and show their vaccination documentation upon acceptance).  It is possible that masks will be worn for all activities.  This will be determined closer to the program.  The CoOPERAtive Program has the right to adapt their COVID policies at their sole discretion adhering to the best Federal, State, CDC and Rider University practices and regulations. 

Learn more:

• About the program
• Attend a master class
• How to apply and program fees
• Audition information
• Vocal coach / accompanying program
• Meet the faculty
• Contact us

Our singers have been engaged by the following companies as well as rewarded in competitions:

• Metropolitan Opera
• National Council Auditions
• Houston Grand Opera
• Merola Program
• Aspen Music Festival
• Central City
• Des Moines Metro Opera
• Tanglewood Festival
• Washington National Opera
• Glimmerglass Opera
• Portland Opera
• Natchez Opera
• Britten Pears School
• Opera North
• Michigan Opera Theater

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