July 13 - August 4, 2008
(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 studying and witnessing opera performance at La Scala and the Verona opera festival. They will also have the chance to visit the birthplaces and museums of Verdi and Donizetti.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2008 Summer Opera Program. Each applicant must submit an application, a $50.00 application fee, one recommendation, and an audition. All auditions should be submitted via CD/DVD. In special cases, electronic auditions may also be considered. If an applicant wishes to be considered for scholarship or financial aid, he or she must also submit an IRS 1040.
If you have any questions about the application or audition process please contact Sarah Van Doel, Assistant Dean for Admission and Placement at svandoel@walnuthillarts.org or by calling 508-650-5020. All interested vocalists are encouraged to apply by April 1, 2008.
We invite you to further explore the 2008 Summer Opera Program by visiting these links:
2008 Summer Opera Program Information [PDF]
2008 Summer Opera Program Application [PDF]
2008 Summer Opera Tuition and Financial Aid Information
2008 Opera Scholarship Competition
Walnut Hill is pleased to announce the annual Opera Scholarship Competition. In recognition of the importance of opera education, Walnut Hill School awards one outstanding vocalist with a full-tuition scholarship to attend the 2008 Summer Opera Program.
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. Applicants must have submitted an application for the Summer Opera Program. Musical submissions should consist of: one standard Art Song in English AND one standard Art Song in Italian, French, or German. Applicants should submit auditions with piano accompaniment.
Information about the Opera Scholarship Competition [PDF]
Apply for the 2008 Opera Scholarship Competition [DOC]
To receive the most recent information visit Request Information.
The winner of the 2008 Opera Scholarship Competition is Shelby Hendryx. Please click here to read more about the results of this year's competition. Information about the 2009 Opera Scholarship Competition will be available in the Fall.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Van Doel, Assistant Dean for Admission and Placement at svandoel@walnuthillarts.org or by calling 508-650-5020.
