*A pianist will be provided for live auditions.įour contrasting operatic arias (no oratorio) in the original language, performed from memory.

two operatic selections (arias/ensembles and/or scenes) of contrasting periods and styles (one of which must be modern or contemporary), performed with singers.

one work for solo piano (sonata movement or equivalent).Recordings made within the past six months, one of which must be a video recording:.Personal statement that addresses your interest in CCPA and the joint Professional Diploma and COT Young Artist program.one letter of recommendation from another faculty member or career professional, assessing your professionalism, as well as musical and dramatic abilities.

one letter of recommendation from your current voice teacher, assessing your level of development and career potential.Two letters of recommendation, including:.at least one aria must be modern or contemporary (composed after 1960).arias must represent a minimum of two languages, one of which must be English.arias must have been recorded within the past 6 months.at least one recording must be a video recording.Recordings of three operatic arias (no art song no oratorio):.DO NOT mail recordings or documents to CCPA. *All materials must be uploaded to Acceptd. Pre-Screening Application and Audition: Due December 1 If invited for a live audition, applicants must be available in Chicago on February 3, 2023.Pre-screen materials due via Acceptd: December 1.CCPA/Roosevelt University Application due date: December 1.Singer-applicants are expected to have experience working with directors and be comfortable on stage.Singer-applicants are expected to have a working knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet and a firm grasp of at least one of standard singing languages, in addition to English.Pianist-applicants are expected to have a working knowledge of English, Italian, German, and French diction.Applicants are expected to demonstrate an advanced level of technical and musical ability.Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree.PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN OPERA General Requirements and Expectations

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