Glimmerglass Music Festival 2019: Opera Auditions

Glimmerglass Music Festival 2019: Opera Auditions – Find out how to prepare and what to expect when auditioning for an opera role at the Glimmerglass Music Festival.

Introduction

The Glimmerglass Music Festival is a world-renowned summer opera festival located in Cooperstown, New York. Each year, the festival produces four mainstage operas, as well as a number of concerts and educational programs. The festival runs for eight weeks, from late June to early August.

The Festival is seeking singers of all voice types for its 2019 season. Auditions will be held in New York City on January 26, 2019 and in Los Angeles on February 2, 2019. The deadline to apply is December 15, 2018.

For more information about the Glimmerglass Music Festival and to apply for an audition, please visit our website: www.glimmerglass.org/auditions

About the Glimmerglass Music Festival

The Glimmerglass Music Festival is a summer opera festival that takes place in Cooperstown, New York. The festival presents four operas each season, as well as concerts and other events.

Auditions for the 2019 festival will be held in New York City on March 3 and 4, 2019. Auditions are open to singers of all nationalities who are at least 18 years old. Each singer will audition privately for a panel of Opera Company staff members.

During the auditions, singers will be asked to sing two contrasting operatic arias. They may also be asked to sight-read or to sing a portion of one of the pieces they have prepared.

After the audition process is complete, those who are offered roles in an opera will be given a contract that outlines their compensation and other conditions of their employment.

Opera Auditions

The Glimmerglass Music Festival is an internationally renowned summer opera festival located in Cooperstown, New York. The festival produces four operas each season, as well as various concerts and events. Each year, the festival holds auditions for singers to participate in the festival.

What to expect

Most opera auditions will consist of two rounds: the preliminary round and the final round. The preliminary round is usually a performance of one or two arias, and is used to eliminate a large number of candidates. The final round is usually an interview and/or a performance of more complex repertoire. Here are some tips to help you prepare:

-Choose repertoire that shows off your vocal range and demonstrates your ability to sing lyrically as well as express emotion.
-Work with a coach or teacher who can help you choose the right repertoire and prepare for the audition process.
-Be prepared to sight-read or perform a simple vocal exercise.
-Be familiar with the work of the composer you will be auditioning for.
-Dress professionally and be sure to arrive early.

How to prepare

Congratulations on being accepted to audition for the Glimmerglass Music Festival! Here are a few tips to help you prepare.

First, make sure you are well rested and have eaten a light meal before your audition. You will want to be able to focus and have plenty of energy.

Next, warm up your voice with some simple exercises. Start by humming, then move on to vocalizing on different vowel sounds. Once you feel your voice is warmed up, try singing a short scale or phrase from a song you know well.

Last, be sure to arrive early to check in and get settled. This will help you feel more relaxed when it is time to perform.

above all, stay positive and believe in yourself! We are looking forward to hearing you sing.

Conclusion

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the Glimmerglass Music Festival 2019: Opera Auditions. We appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that you have put into your craft.

After careful consideration, we have made our decisions and have offered roles to the following individuals:

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