For questions on all auditions, please email: auditions@pittsburghsymphony.org. Sheffield debuted the role of Florence in The Women on the Wall, a two-woman opera produced in a special collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh Opera. Supernumeraries Chorus Auditions Principal Roles Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artists E-Updates Stay up to date on all our shows, free programs, and more! Founded in 1978 by mezzo-soprano and music educator Mildred Miller Posvar, Pittsburgh Festival Opera is dedicated to presenting innovative opera, including American works, reinterpretations. Nathan received his undergraduate degrees from Hastings College, where he studied Voice Performance and Music Education. You must be signed in to add audio files. Questions? No spaces, dashes etc. There is not an official age limit, but most of our Resident Artists are in their 20s and early 30s. to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. If the risk level for Allegheny County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. E: pittsburgh.festival.orchestra@gmail.com. Commitment Period: October 17-November 13, 2022 Each year, exceptional singers from around the world are selected to enter the program through live auditions in Cincinnati, New York City, and Pittsburgh, and since 2020, through a virtual audition option. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility (IDEA), Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration, One selection in a foreign language (preferably Italian, French, or German), Operatic repertoire is preferred; art song selections also acceptable, Your audition may also include sight-reading and vocalization. Notifications for virtual auditions will be sent on Friday, October 7, 2022. Ariodante is a beautiful opera seria composed by the prolific Baroque master George Frideric Handel in 1735. Step 3: Submit your aria list (one list for all programs), indicating your chosen starter aria, by Tuesday, October 11. Virtual applicants selected for the second round will be required to re-submit a repertoire list for consideration by the panel. Intimate experience. Board meetings are scheduled quarterly. Scores will be provided for you. Fiscal year ending Date received by IRS Form Applications are accepted from both represented and non-represented singers. Other favorite roles include Arabella (Arabella), Elvira (Ernani), Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus), Diana (La Calisto), and the titular role in Tchaikovskys Iolanta. My Auditions; Applications > Pittsburgh Festival Opera > Pittsburgh Festival Opera Submissions . Coming to the CAPA Theater on January 21, 24, 27 & 29, 2023. Randy Ho Complimented on his affectionate vibrato (OperaWire), tenor, Randy Ho will be joining this years Pittsburgh Festival Young Artist program. Pittsburgh, PA 15222. In the coming months Alan will present Schuberts Winterreise in concert at multiple venues and schools in the Pittsburgh area with pianist Lucas Barkley. Alan Cline is a Dramatic Baritone currently living and working in the greater Pittsburgh area. JOHN: John Lewis as a boy, called "Bob" by his family; he is curious about the world, loves chickens, and has a passion for justice. Step 3: Attend your live audition. For the audition, please prepare 32 bars of a classic or classical musical theater song or a traditional Christmas hymn that shows range. Currently residing in Denver, Colorado, Nathan most recently performed the role of Sprecher in Die Zauberflte with Opera Fort Collins, Melisso in Alcina with Chicago Summer Opera, and the bass lead role of the Father in a new online ballad opera, Droplet, written by Viktoria Vizin. All auditions will be Video Recorded. Pittsburgh, PA 15222. He also holds a master's degree from Temple University. All characters can be played by actors of all ages (18+), ethnicties, gender identites and expresions, abilities, and body types. He holds a Masters degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelors degree from the China Conservatory of Music. This page is updated periodically with new information. Pittsburgh Opera CAPA Theater Opera Music by George Frideric Handel, with a libretto based on a work by Antonio Salvi January 21, 24, 27 & 29, 2023 Love. Pike! At least one of these must be sung in English. We regret that we are not able to audition all who submit materials and only selected applicants will be contacted for auditions. This page is updated periodically with new information. Sides will be sent to applicants closer to the audition date. Super are paid a small honorarium and receive two (2) complimentary tickets, subject to availability. Choir positions are unpaid. Offers will be given by telephone sometime early in the new year. Performances: November 5, 8, 10*, 11, 13, 2022 Letters of recommendation are not required. JIM BONE: a rooster (chicken)on John Lewis family farm,plays John Lewis' father, UNCLE OTIS. If you have an updated repertoire list or resume, you may submit it to the monitor at the time of your audition. Please double-check your permissions to ensure that the link is accessibleand does not require a password, invitation, or email login.*. All auditions will be Video Recorded. https://pittsburghclo.formstack.com/forms/goh_audition. Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra. He received an Artist Diploma and a Master of Music degree from the Purchase College Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelor of the Arts degree from Stony Brook University. Pittsburgh CLO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Prior to the shutdown, Bryan had a one-year contract with Deutsche Oper Berlin, performing comprimario roles in 12 productions for the 2018/19 season including: Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia , Morals in Carmen, and Marullo in Rigoletto. Applicants are required to submit two (2) video recordings of selections in contrasting styles and languages recording within the last six months. He has appeared on stages across the country and in Europe in opera, theater, concert, and recital. 3 "Orgia" (4') Xavier . If you need to cancel your live audition but would like to be considered virtually, please contact Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration. He is also the grand prize winner of Heida Hermanns International Voice Competition, the third prize winner in Mirjam Helins International Singing Competition, the winner of the Sachi Liebergesell award from the Opera Index Competition, and a finalist in the Eastern Region of the Met Council auditions. Please check back or join our email list here to stay informed on our latest audition opportunities. Please complete ALL sections of the Supernumerary Application and submit a recent full-body photo. 703 were here. Auditioners should also bring a physical copy of a resume and headshot. My Auditions Pittsburgh Festival Opera Pittsburgh Festival Opera Young Artists Program: Singers (2022) This application closed on Wednesday December 1, 2021. During her time in Indianapolis, she covered the role of Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni and Nettie in Carousel, and starred in a double bill of Lori Laitmans Holocaust oratorio Vedem and the Cat in Brundibr. Some of his recent credits include performances of Carmen with Opera Naples, Tosca and La Traviata with Finger Lakes Opera, Gianni Schicchi and Rigoletto with Si parla, si canta, and Cosi fan tutte with Midsummer Nights Opera. He has always had a deep and profound love for performance, and has proudly never strayed from this path, wanting to share his passion with countless people from around the world. She is honored to perform as a Leslie Fleischner Young Artist this summer with Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Information about future Resident Artist Stage Director opportunities will be posted in the winter of 2022. Is there an age limit to participate in Pittsburgh Operas Resident Artist Program? Subject line: Pittsburgh Opera Chorus Audition. Go Information about future Resident Artist Opera Administrator opportunities will be posted in the spring of 2023. No phone calls please. WHAT IS A SUPERNUMERARY? Pittsburgh CLO is committed to diversity and inclusion. See below for casting breakdown. Scene works include Duke from Rigoletto by Verdi, Don Jos from Carmen by Bizet, Tamino from Die Zauberflte by Mozart, Monsieur Vogelsang from Der Schauspieldirektor by Mozart; and Alfredo Germont from La Traviata by Verdi. In 2019, she performed the role of Dorabella in a concert production of Cos fan tutte with Light Opera New Jersey. Description Description. Applications are due Sunday, September 11. Auditions are by appointment only. LEARN MORE BRAVO ACADEMY July 10 to July 21, 2023 Pittsburgh Opera proudly announces our inaugural Summer opera camp! She is also a grant recipient from the Frank-Ratchye Fund for Art @ the Frontier through The STUDIO for Creative Inquiry. We encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities, and body types to audition. Only non-equity actors are being hired for this production. for an Evening of Music Learn More About the Event Opera! Applicants who are granted an audition will be notified by Monday, May 16, 2022. LEARN MORE Opera endures. Join Us Sunday, August 28, 2022 4PM-6PM at Ann St. Park in Milford! If in-person, bring legible sheet music in the correct key. A graduate of the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, Megan earned her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance under the tutelage of Joanne Kolomyjec, Patrick Hansen, Stephen Hargreaves, and Dana Nigrim. Please come to the audition prepared to sing. In 2021, Kaya won top prize in the first-ever Schmidt Undergraduate Competition. Recordings may be made with either live accompaniment or a pre-recorded track. Lamont Opera Theaters Productions of Il trittico (Rinuiccio), as a soloist with The National Repertory Orchestra, Denver Opera Collective, and The Denver Spirituals Project. Pittsburgh Festival Opera Tickets. Fletcher Opera Institute, Sheffield sang the titular role in Piernes Sophie Arnould, Lisinga (Garcas Le Inglesi), Vitellia (La clemenza di Tito), and Madame Lisette Raquin (Thrse Raquin). *Student Matinee, Il Trovatore But what does one do about it? In 2022 she looks forward to continuing to explore chamber music, which includes a World Premiere of Strange Child with the Kamratn Ensemble. REMINDER: The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 11, 2022. Step 4: Notification of requested arias from your list (one request for all programs) will be uploaded to your YAP Tracker application on Wednesday, October 19. Previously, she won an Encouragement Award from the 2021 Tennessee District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. SUPERNUMERARY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 2022-23 SEASON: Rusalka To apply, complete our online application via YAP Tracker at the link below: 2023-25 Resident Artist Program: Singer Application. Memorization is not mandatory. When are casting decisions made? Information about showing proof of vaccination will be sent with audition notifications. Contact information for two (2) references of recognized authorities in the opera field (voice teacher, coach, conductor, director, administrator, etc.). URSULA: a hen (chicken) on John Lewis family farm,plays John Lewis' mother, WILLIE MAE, ROSA PARKS, and others. Most recently, Kaya won first place in the 2022 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition. Actors prepare a 32 bar cut of their choosing to sing with accompaniment or acapella. Pittsburgh Festival Opera was established in 1978 by the noted opera star Mildred Miller Posvar and Helen Knox. Do you have any guidance on how to record my selections? Interlude and Dance from the opera La vida breve (8') "Vivan los que rien, mueran los que lloran", Salud's aria from the opera La vida breve (5') Joaqun Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra (21') Intermission Joaqun Turina Danzas fantsticas for orchestra, Op. Hero: The Boy from Troy Young John Lewis, the boy from Troy, Alabama, dreams of being a preacher, and while he doesn't have a traditional congregation to listen to him yet, he does have a loyal group of singing chickens on the barnyard that play the part! She was a winner of The Music Education News Competition, and received awards at the Korea Gaecheon Arts Festival, the 2nd of the Italian Art Song Competition, and the 1st at the Handeut Music Competition. will be provided. If you are selected for a live audition, you will sing one aria of your choice. Applicants accepted to Pittsburgh Operas Resident Artist Program will be under exclusive contract from September 2023 through May 2024 (Dates TBC). Search Options Sort A-Z Search Options. Recordings will be used for Pittsburgh Festival Opera for casting decisions only. Call 412.456.6666 to request accommodations for the show. o Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue. Mr. Dotterer has performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, and Princeton Symphony Orchestra. . Pittsburgh Opera will not apply for a visa on your behalf. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Marianne Cornettis Artistic Director Council. Please contact Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration. At last count there were 130 postmortem diagnoses in the medical literature. *Updated 9/1/2022. Audition repertoire may be amended at a later date. Please see below for details. Auditions are by appointment only. On the concert stage, Bryan recently jumped in at the last minute to perform selections from Franchettis Cristoforo Colombo as the title role with Teatro Grattacielo in Manhattan, NY. When will I find out if I have been selected for a live or virtual audition? 18 Dec 4:00 pm Edgeworth Club 511 East Drive Sewickley, PA 15143 View Detail Load More SEASON SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSOR #MEETOPERA Pittsburgh Festival Opera is a member of OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera. If you have any questions on this process, please email auditions@pittsburghclo.org or call 412-281-3973 Ext 217. Auditions: A second round of auditions will be held at a later date. Locally, Kara has performed as a mainstage artist with Pittsburgh Festival Opera (Orfeus and Euridice, Carmen the Gypsy, Shining Brow), Pittsburgh Opera (Little Women), Resonance . ***Please note: the age restriction was added after publication. You will be notified more than two weeks prior to evening obligations. All Rights Reserved. Julia Swan Laird is a first-year Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist in 2022-23. concert on the lawn of the Ann Street Park in Milford Borough. Distinguishing herself through passions for both music and medicine, Megan actively seeks to integrate her interests into a comprehensive and meaningful career path. As part of its expanded season of programming, Pittsburgh Festival Opera will welcome four stars of today's opera world to Pittsburgh for the "Legends in the Limelight" series at Carnegie. We will be holding our annual live audition tour in New York City and Pittsburgh. The music of Baroque master George Frideric Handel brings to life this medieval tale of dark obsession and royal intrigue. Julia has been a Resident Artist with the Mount Desert Summer Chorale in Bar Harbor, Maine, and a soloist with the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Choir and Chamber Ensemble in Delaware and the Choral Society of Durham and Pro Cantores Orchestra in North Carolina. Official Channel of Pittsburgh Festival Opera. The music of Baroque master George Frideric Handel brings to life this medieval tale of dark obsession and royal intrigue. Will I receive feedback from the audition panel? All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled. Alexandria Zallo Mezzo-Soprano Alexandria Zallo hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The organization can be found at the following address: United States, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 5530 Penn Ave. Bryan has also been the baritone soloist of John Rutters Mass of the Children with the Deutsche Oper Berlin Orchestra, the baritone soloist in Bernsteins Opening Prayer with Marin Alsop conducting the Yale Philharmonia, baritone soloist in the Faur Requiem with the Jacksonville symphony, bass soloist in Handels Messiah with the New Haven Symphony, baritone soloist in Carl Orffs Carmina Burana with the Yale Symphony, and the baritone soloist in the world premiere of Transfiguration by Robert Kyr with the Yale Camerata. Step 2: Notifications of live auditions for Pittsburgh Opera will be sent by Monday, November 7. Pittsburgh Festival Opera is one of the most highly rated places of Pittsburgh in the 'Places of cultural interest' category of Nicelocal. Abstract: Following the untimely death of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the age of 35, doctors have been obsessed with determining the cause. Local Tour: January 17 through May 6, 2023. All recorded auditions will receive the same consideration as live auditions. Other notable roles include Suzy/Lolette in Puccinis La Rondine with the Peabody Opera Theatre. Safety Please visit the Cultural District's website to learn more on entry requirements, safety protocols, and COVID-19 vaccinations. What do I need to record? *To make sure your link is accessible: test the link in an "incognito" or private window, or email it to a friend. Since her role premiere of Margaret Johnson in Carnegie Mellon Universitys 2020 production of The Light in the Piazza, she is excited to return to Pittsburgh as a 2022 Pittsburgh Festival Opera Fleischner Young Artist this summer. In addition, we will be working together with other resident artist programs on a coordinated virtual audition process as an option in lieu of a live audition. Once you have filled out the form, you will be contacted directly to schedule your appoinment. Park! Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. To be considered for an audition, send a cover letter, resume, photo and/or recording via US Mail or e-mail to: pittsburghfestivalopera.org P. 412-281-0912. Intimate experience.. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Your audition materials must be accessible via a link; please do NOT invite the auditions email to view your files or use file transfer services like WeTransfer or YouSendIt. Applications for the 2022-23 season are now closed. He was the Met Opera Competition Washington encouragement winner in 2021. She is honored to perform as a Leslie Fleischner Young Artist this summer with Pittsburgh Festival Opera. If I need to cancel my live audition, can I submit virtual audition materials instead? Her family subsequently moved to Pittsburgh, where she was raised after her parents' divorce. A Musical Christmas Carol CLO Special Projects Gallery of Heroes Summer Season CLO Cabaret Staged Readings About News Contact Us Please visit their website for more information. Selected artists should bring: From 2019-2021, she was a part of Knoxville Operas studio program, where she performed the role of Stephano in their 2020 production of Romo et Juliette, and performed with the company in several outreach shows. Ms. Kim is a cover of Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro in main stage opera at th eManhattan School of Music in 2022. More content available at: https://vimeo.com/pittsburghfestivalopera In order to participate, Supernumeraries must comply with Pittsburgh Operas COVID-19 vaccination policies and safety protocols. Rehearsal: TBD within January 2 13, 2022 Bryan obtained a Master of Musical Arts degree in opera performance from Yale Universitys School of Music under the tutelage of Richard Cross and Doris Yarick-Cross. Pittsburgh Opera holds auditions for principal roles, chorus, orchestra, supernumeraries, and the Pittsburgh Operas Resident Artist Training Program on a regular basis. While at Carnegie Mellon University, Alexandria discovered a passion for chamber music and has performed many works including George Crumbs Madrigals Books 1 and 2. See additional information aboutPittsburgh Operas Resident Artist Training Program, including audition information. The opera was subsequently presented by Pittsburgh Opera, MasterVoices at New York City Center, Michigan Opera Theater, Opra de Montral and Opera Las Vegas. November 2022 Auditions Pittsburgh Opera holds auditions for principal roles, chorus, orchestra, supernumeraries, and the Pittsburgh Opera's Resident Artist Training Program on a regular basis. No local housing, travel expenses, etc. Applicants will be added to Pittsburgh Operas database and contacted as opportunities become available. She started the 2021-2022 season as Arminda in Mozart's La finta giardiniera with Carnegie Mellon University Opera. Step 1: Apply to Pittsburgh Opera as you normally would. Number of audio and/or video (combined total) required: 2. She was awarded the 2018 Warren Hoffer Art Song Scholarship at ASU, for which she performed a recital comprised of Libby Larsen compositions on the theme of the female perspective. How many arias will I sing? For Opera America's resources on Remote Auditions please visit: To apply for an audition, applicants may submit a resume to Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration at sschultz@pittsburghopera.org. Pittsburgh Festival Opera (PFO) presents innovative opera, producing American works, reinterpretations of older works, and new works, for the widest possible audience. Welcome to Pittsburgh CLO's Audition page. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Byham Theater have many accessibility options. 2425 Liberty Avenue The Bold and the Beautiful alum, Rena Sofer (Quinn Fuller) is celebrating her 54th birthday today. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. In December 2019, Bryan won the first prize in the Talents of the World competition in New York, and a few days later took first prize in the Premiere Opera Foundation and NIYOP 2019 International Vocal Competition. In addition, Ms. Zallo is currently pursuing a Master of Music from Carnegie Mellon University, studying under Marianne Cornetti. 4-5 contrasting arias (you are welcome to include a musical theatre piece), 2 copies of an up-to-date rsume, and 2 copies of a repertory list, Maximum number of selections permitted: 2. She was thrilled to graduate with Distinction and Outstanding Achievement in Voice, and was also placed on the Deans Honour List and awarded the Dixie Ross Neill Scholarship. Pittsburgh Opera currently requires all applicants participating in a live audition to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit proof of vaccination prior to their scheduled audition date. Please turn on to make sure YAP Tracker can fully function. 2425 Liberty Ave. Sheffield was awarded District Winner and Regional Encouragement Winner in the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Performances: September 17, 20, 23, and 25, 2022, The Marriage of Figaro Artistic Director - Jonathan Eaton Founder - Mildred Miller Posvar Suggested duration 2-3 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. NowPlayingUtah.com is an event promoter and does not plan any of the events you see here. The deadline to audition in Cincinnati is a few days away! The past year, Ms. Kim performed the roles of Elvira in I Puitani, Anna in Anna Salena, Rosina in II Barbiere di Siviglia, Juliette in Romo et Juliette and Silberklang in Der Schauspieldirector. Commitment Period: August 29-September 25, 2022 EIN 20-1351073. Commitment Period: March 6-April 2, 2023 Please do not send proof of vaccination until requested by the PSO. Improve this listing All photos (18) Top ways to experience nearby attractions 2022 Jake has been an apprentice and emerging artist with Charlottesville Opera, having performed as Herr Zegler in The Sound of Music, Sir Lionel in Camelot, and covered Danilo in The Merry Widow, Franz in The Sound of Music, Marcello in La bohme, Lancelot in Camelot, and Escamillo in La tragedie de Carmen. WQED's. High drama awaits in the Scottish Highlands! Download the PDF of this announcement here. The 2023 Gallery of Heroes school tour seeks local actors to perform in Hero: The Boy from Troy. Once you have made the switch, e-mail Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration, to notify her of the change. Performers will be paid for workshops, rehearsal, and shows. Pittsburgh Festival Opera - Virtual 159 Perry Highway, Suite 101 Pittsburgh, PA 15229 Phone: 412-621-1499 Explore Nearby Details Amenities Adult Admission: Starting at $20 Child Admission: Starting at $5 or $20 Senior Admission: Starting at $20 Parking Charge: n Group Size: 8 or more Pittsburgh Opera Other notable performance credits include the First Spirit in Mozarts Die Zauberflte (Opera McGill), Margot in Dauvergenes Les Troquers (Opera McGill), and Laurey in Rodger & Hammersteins Oklahoma! Minister of Music, Southminster Presbyterian Church. Equally at home in the concert hall, Julia was a featured soloist for the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria and performed excerpts from Der Rosenkavalier and Rigoletto with the AIMS Festival Orchestra. Redemption? David Bachman Photography. Auditioners should prepare two songs of their best material; one uptempo and one ballad. Opera Theater focuses on diversity in programming and casting, on crossing boundaries and bringing together tal Ask the Community The music of Baroque master George Frideric Handel brings to life this medieval tale of dark obsession and royal intrigue. Beylikdzu together with the Ataky Marina district are now attracting the upper-middle class because of their good infrastructure, and are seeing the construction of new luxury developments. Stay up to date on all our shows, free programs, and more! Pittsburgh, PA 15222 U.S. Stage experience is helpful but not required, and all super positions are filled on a voluntary basis. The spring tour will run from January through March 2023 with the possibility of an extension. Sheffield also received the 2019 Mitzi Koo Award, traveling to Vancouver to make her Canadian debut. Audition 2022-2023; Choir Registration; Select Page. Nothing and just stay out of trouble? Non-US citizens only: proof of right to work in the United States. HOW DO I APPLY? The Gallery of Heroes program offers an entertaining alternative to traditional lectures and books. Submit your video link, resume & headshot, and other audition information by filling out the audition information form at this link. If you are selected for a live audition, you may update your repertoire at any time via YAP Tracker, or submit a new repertoire list at the time of your audition. If you are selected for a call back audition, you will sing two additional arias one of your choice, followed by one aria of the panels choice. This season, Ms. Snyderman has been fortunate enough to have been a finalist in the National Opera Associations Annual Carolyn Bailey Argento Competition (Artist Division) and Opera Mississippis John Alexander Competition (Young Professional Artist Division). Described as a yummy bass with a formidable stage presence and a large voice of considerable range and flexibility, Nathan completed his Masters degree in Voice Performance at the University of Northern Colorado in 2020. References may be contacted via phone or email. Applicants chosen for a live audition will be notified 10 days prior to audition. After a nail-biting car ride through the South, he learns for the first time the fear with which Black Americans live. Audition Requirements: The choir is using the Watkins Shaw/Novello score. If filming on a smart phone, please film horizontallyin a well-lit space. An accompanist will be provided. Please do not upload more than 2 files in total or your form will not submit. Supers may perform as townspeople, guards, servants, and much more, providing silent but essential support to Pittsburgh Operas productions. Video submissions will be accepted. In January of 2021, while covering Mrs. Fiorentino in Weills Street Scene (Opera McGill), Megan was thrilled to go on at the last minute for performances at Le Monument-National Theater in Montreal, QC. . Julia Swan Laird is a young and promising artist who graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Music degree in Opera Performance. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility (IDEA), https://www.yaptracker.com/more/help/getting-started/, Opera America - 2020 Remote Audition Guidelines, Opera America - Audio Gear Recommendations, Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration. If you are selected for a virtual audition, you will sing two additional arias one of your choice, followed by one of the panels choice. Thank you for your interest in the Resident Artist Opera Administrator position at Pittsburgh Opera. Beylikdz is the modern part of Istanbul which is improving more every day. Pittsburgh Opera is committed to the health and safety of all artists associated with our productions. You do not need to be a paying subscriber to YAP Tracker to use the application form, although you will need an account (guest accounts are available; see the website for details). President of Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Value: $70. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Richard Wagner's "The Valkyrie" on July 21, 2019 The first performance of Wagner's epic The Valkyrie was given last night by Pittsburgh Festival Opera in the Falk Auditorium at Winchester Thurston - an abbreviated, spliced version that stirred a great deal of animated conversation during the intermission. Delaware native Julia Swan Laird holds a Master of Music degree in Opera Performance from Arizona State University (ASU). 2425 Liberty Ave. Live opera will once again fill the air in Milford, PA on August 28 2022 in a free Opera! Individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to apply. Please check back or join our email list here to stay informed on our latest audition opportunities. Singers are more likely to be granted an audition if they are about to or have recently completed formal academic training, but this is not a requirement to be considered for the program. Pittsburgh Operas season runs October - May, with chorus rehearsals often beginning in August/September. A native of Pennsylvania, he has received a bachelors degree in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and an MMA and DMA in vocal performance from Michigan State University. The two will also present a concert in the fall as co-winners of the Pittsburgh Concert Society Major Auditions. Now in our third decade, Festival Opera presents professional new & classic opera productions at. Known for her love of diverse repertoire, Sheffield has performed roles spanning early music to world premieres. Pittsburgh Festival Opera SUPPORT US NEWSLETTER NEWS Arts & Entertainment Business & Tech City Design Environment Kids & Family THINGS TO DO Guides Kids & Family Neighborhoods Outdoor Guide. Auditions are open to classically trained singers in all voice categories who have completed at least one year of undergraduate vocal study, or equivalent. Mr. Ho will be showcased in Pittsburgh Festival Operas scenes program singing excerpts from Faust, La Traviata, and Carmen. Music & Lyrics by Joe Plummer, Workshop: November 14 -20, 2022 Singers masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask. Learn about Pittsburgh Opera's 2022-23 season, featuring six different operas. Currently based in New Jersey, Ms. Lotito has performed with several NJ companies. Rusalka, The Marriage of Figaro, and Il Trovatore will be presented at the Benedum Center in the Strip District. Upload the video to an unlisted (NOT private) YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or Dropbox page. His presence and passion whilst performing have always captured the attention of all theatergoers and he has already seen success in his professional career, with his next debut as Tamino this coming October with Lynchburg Opera. If you cannot make the switch yourself, please contact Sarah Schultz and best efforts will be made to accommodate your request. Coming to the CAPA Theater on January 21, 24, 27 & 29, 2023. If you need help completing the application or using YAP Tracker, please visit https://www.yaptracker.com/more/help/getting-started/ or email their help desk directly at help@yaptracker.com. Faith S. Snydermans diverse skillsets have long served her well. @PghFestOpera Epic stories. She also received the Sylvie Derdeyn Scholarship in Voice from Carnegie Mellon, placed third in the 2021 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition, and participated in the 2021 Milnes VOICE Studio. . Sheffield received her MM in Vocal Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music and her BFA in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. High drama awaits in the Scottish Highlands! Opera America - Audio Gear Recommendations. You should sing the arias you are most comfortable performing. You must be signed in to add your headshot. For specifics about any event please see contact info provided with event listing or contact the host organization directly. He has had the pleasure of being cast as Tamino in Die Zauberflte, Cinderellas Prince in Into the Woods, Mr. Fiorentino in Street Scene, Basilio in Le nozze di Figaro, Alfredo in Die Fledermaus, Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi, and most recently Tito in La clemenza di Tito. "She is one of the foremost emerging Wagner-Strauss singers today," Cornetti said. Information about showing proof of vaccination will be sent with audition notifications. Who is on the audition panel? phone number fields. Is there a place to warm-up before my audition? She has been a finalist with the Saltworks Opera Competition, Pittsburgh Festival Opera Mildred Miller Competition, and MIOpera Competition, and the first place winner at Arizona NATS, Cal-Western Regional NATS, and North Carolina NATS. Audition repertoire should consist of five (5) contrasting arias demonstrating French, German, English and Italian language aptitude. Stay up to date on all our shows, free programs, and more! This notification will contain a link to submit a new aria list. Two recordings of arias of contrasting style (audio and/or video). All recorded auditions will receive the same consideration as live auditions. Completed application form Current rsum in pdf format Recent photograph/ head shot Two recordings of arias of contrasting style (audio and/or video). How do I find out about live callback auditions? What materials do I need to bring for the audition panel? o Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue. In 2017 their adaptation of Gail Rock's Christmas classic "The House Without a Christmas Tree" for Houston Grand Opera was premiered to critical acclaim. Step 5: Record a new video audition and submit the video to each company via YAP Tracker by Friday, November 4. Warm-up space is limited and not guaranteed depending on the location. Live and Virtual Auditions: Annual open chorus auditions will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022, from 6:00-10:00p. Home / Auction Items / Theater Tickets / Pittsburgh Festival Opera Tickets. Applications for Pittsburgh Operas 2023-25 Resident Artist Program will be available from August 2 September 11, 2022. Pittsburgh Festival Opera (PFO), formerly Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, is a professional American opera company based in Pittsburgh's university and museum district. This year, Bryan has won the third prize in art song at the Councours de Montreal competition, first place at the Mildred Miller International Voice competition, as well as the Joanne Spellun Award at the Lyndon Woodside Oratorio competition. Bryan Murray, baritone, recently performed as the priest and fisherman in Kaija Saariahos Only the Sound Remains at The Biennale in Venice, as well as the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan in Tokyo. Please also prepare a short, 1 min monolgue, with a british accent. Singers! http://www.yaptracker.com/applications/opera-theater-pittsburgh1 Audition Information Audition Requirements Five numbers, which can be three contrasting arias in three different languages and two art songs, or all operatic arias. Bookended by visits to his hero, Civil Rights icons Dr. Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks, and woven with funky, rhythmic music transitioning through time, Young John learns what it means to own, define, and pursue your dream - "the dream for your life that no one else can have but you.". Pike! Check out our exciting announcement about The Mastersinger Project for Young Dramatic Voice directed by Jane Eaglen! The application process will remain open until all audition times have been filled. Form 990s for Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Supers will share the stage with internationally renowned artists, work with celebrated directors and conductors, and experience the magic of opera from the Benedum Center stage. We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) Zallo is an Encouragement Award Winner in the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition South Carolina District. It garnered 2 scores from consumers, with the average rating being 5. What if I want to change my audition repertoire? Pittsburgh Opera announces general auditions for the Pittsburgh Opera Chorus. Follow the link below to complete an application: Pittsburgh Opera Supernumerary Application. No auditions required! Roles performed have included Basilio from Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart, Mercury from Orpheus in the Underworld by Offenbach, Bai from Savage Land by Xiang Jin, and Gesang from Red Valley by Weidong Meng. Applications are due Sunday, September 11. Uptempo Musical Theatre, Pop or Soul. Julia will join Toledo Opera as their soprano resident artist for the 2022-2023 season, performing roles in Suor Angelica, Cavalleria Rusticana, and The Merry Widow, as well as touring as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance. She started the 2021-2022 season as Arminda in Mozarts La finta giardiniera with Carnegie Mellon University Opera. Hyeseong Kim Soprano Hyeseong Kim is a second-year Masters student studying with Shirley Close at the Manhattan School of Music. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. What if I need to change my live audition date/time? Plays himself from boyhood to age 17 as well JAYDEN, a young boy in present day. Two (2) video recordings of selections in contrasting styles and languages recorded within the last six months. Mr. Ho will also be featured In the Pensacola Operas Artist in Residence program in the upcoming season and is looking forward to sharing opera with more communities here in Pittsburgh this summer. Pittsburgh Festival Opera Submissions. The 2019-2020 season included her Baltimore Symphony Orchestra debut in the semi-staged production of Hindemiths Sancta Susanna under Marin Alsop and her debut with the Baltimore Concert Opera in its production of Donizettis Anna Bolena. Recordings will be used for Pittsburgh Festival Opera for casting decisions only. Please login above. Christopher Hahn, General Director; Robert Boldin, Director of Artistic Operations; Mark Trawka, Director of Musical Studies; Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration. Your audition repertoire list. The purpose of Pittsburgh Festival Opera is to provide educational opportunities for young professional artists to perform, gaining experience and exposure and to bring Opera to schools and communities in western pa & the tri-state area. This includes roles from musical theater and opera alike, such as Jean Valjean in Les Misrables, Tamino in Die Zauberflte, The Mayor in Albert Herring, Laurie in Little Women, and many others. Step 1: Apply to each program as you normally would. Javascript is currently disabled on this browser. Opera America - 2020 Remote Audition Guidelines to schedule an appointment, please click this link. We regret that panelists will not be able to offer feedback immediately following the auditions or at any time thereafter. Term and Compensation: The 2020-2021 season included Ms. Zallos debut as a young artist with Pittsburgh Festival Operas Hans and Leslie Fleischner Young Artist Program. (Jason) Xiaojie Ji is pursuing a DMA at Michigan state University. Starting at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts, guests will tour four different downtown locations to get hands-on with music with games, interactive activities, snacks and swag! 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