June 27, 2010 to July 18, 2010
Ages 13 - 17
The Walnut Hill Summer Opera Program provides intensive training for vocalists in the art of vocal and opera performance, as well as scene work and study. Working with world-renowned performers and teachers, this inspiring program brings together accomplished young vocalists to form various scene study and performance groups. Students spend two weeks on the Walnut Hill campus rehearsing, attending coachings and master classes, and then approximately eight days in Italy experiencing opera culture. Students visit La Scala and the Verona Opera Festival. They will also have the chance to visit the birthplaces and museums of Verdi and Donizetti. The culmination of the program is a final performance give by the Summer Opera Program participants.
Applications for the 2010 Summer Opera Program are currently being accepted. This program receives applications from an international applicant pool and thus applying early is strongly recommended.
All interested applicants are encouraged to apply by March 15, 2010 to be given full consideration.
How do I apply?
To be considered for admission into this program, students must submit a completed application, a $50.00 application fee, one recommendation, and an audition. Applicants are encouraged to submit auditions via DVD. In special cases, electronic auditions and CD auditions may also be considered.
What are the audition requirements?
Applicants should submit an audition DVD with the following: one standard Art Song in English AND one standard Art Song in Italian, French, or German. Applicants should submit auditions with piano accompaniment.
Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available. Applicants who would like to be considered for financial aid must submit an IRS 1040. Students can also apply for the Opera Scholarship Competition. The winning student will receive a full-tuition scholarship to attend the 2010 Summer Opera Program.
Questions? Please contact Admission and Placement at admissions@walnuthillarts.org.
We invite you to further explore the 2010 Summer Opera Program by visiting these links:
2010 Summer Opera Program Information [PDF]
2010 Summer Opera Program Application [PDF]
2010 Summer Opera Tuition and Financial Aid Information
2010 Opera Scholarship Competition
Walnut Hill is pleased to announce that applications for the 2010 Opera Scholarship Competition are currently being accepted. In recognition of the importance of opera education, Walnut Hill School awards one outstanding vocalist with a full-tuition scholarship to attend the 2010 Summer Opera Program.
Competition guidelines
All vocalists between the ages of 13 – 17, yet not exceeding the 12th grade, who are not current Walnut Hill Students, are eligible to apply for the competition. To be considered for the Opera Scholarship Competition students must also complete the Summer Opera Program application. Students who do not submit the Summer Opera Program application will not be considered for the competition.
What are the audition requirements?
Musical submissions should consist of: one standard Art Song in English, one standard Art Song in Italian, French, or German, and an additional classical piece selected by the applicant. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit auditions via DVD with piano accompaniment. Applicants should perform each piece from memory.
We invite you to further explore the 2010 Summer Opera Program by visiting these links:
2010 Opera Scholarship Competition Information [PDF]
2010 Opera Scholarship Competition Application [DOC]
To receive the most recent information visit Request Information.
The winner of the 2009 Opera Scholarship Competition was Amber Brent. Please click here to read more about this competition.
Questions? Please contact Admission and Placement at admissions@walnuthillarts.org.
