2011 Opera on the Avalon Festival Application

This application closed on Tuesday January 4, 2011.

Personal Information

Voice Type*

Last Name*

First Name*

Middle Name*

Preferred First Name*

Date of Birth*

Country of Citizenship*

Union Affiliation*

Write None if this is not applicable to you.

Contact Information

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Home Telephone*

Cell Telephone

E-mail Address*

Permanent Home Address if different from above*

Major Study: Indicate program to which you are applying. *

Resume

Resume*

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Headshot

Headshot*

Please include a recent 8 x 10 glossy photography.

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Education & Training

Education*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Education 5

Artistic Affiliates

Artistic Affiliates*

Audition Location

Please select your preferred audition location:*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Winnipeg October 29

Toronto November 14

Toronto November 15

Montreal November 16

Calgary November 20

Victoria November 27

Vancouver November 28

New York December 3

New York December 4

New York December 5

St. Johns December 11

Please consider my recording in lieu of a live audition.

Audition Repertoire List

Audition Selections*

Singers:

5 contrasting songs or arias. Selections must include one aria in italian, and one English song, not a translation.

Pianists:

One Aria from the established operatic repertoire.

Mozart: Le nozze di Figaro, Act 2 Finale

One Solo Work: One movement of a piano sonata by Beethoven.

Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Audio: Recorded Auditions

Audio Selections

If you are not auditioning in person, please submit the same requirements of the live audition on CD or Video tape to Opera on the Avalon to be considered for the program.
Maximum number of selections permitted: 3

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Video: Recorded Auditions

Singers are strongly encouraged to do a live audition. You may send a high-quality VHS/DVD recording if you live more than 400 km from the audition site and are not performing a live audition.

All applicants for the conductor internships must send a VHS/DVD recording of a recent performance to be considered for acceptance.

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Preferred Private Instructor

Please choose preferred private instructor *

Second Choice*

Third Choice*

Additional Information

Have you attended OOTA previously? If so, when?*

Previous OOTA teacher?*

Are you applying for a scholarship?*

Are you applying for a fellowship?*

Present School or position*

Principal music instructors and/or private teacher.*

In order to be considered for financial aid, you must fill out the complete Financial Aid Information form. If you wish to be considered for financial assistance, your complete application must be received by December 1, 2010. No scholarships will be awarded to any applicant submitting an application after the December 1 deadline.

Please indicate that you have understood this information and:*

I am enclosing one of the following application fees (fees are nonrefundable)*

I live in the United State, Europe or Mexico, and I am also enclosing the mandatory $25.00 mailing fee. *

I will be paying by the following method:*

I understand that the information in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and that the recording submitted is my own unedited performance. I also understand that Opera on the Avalon reserves the right to dismiss students who have submitted false or misleading information in the application process. If accepted as a student of Opera on the Avalon, I agree to abide by Opera on the Avalon guidelines and regulations. Participants are expected to comport themselves with basic standards of honesty and character. Failure to follow these rules and guidelines can result in a participant?s dismissal from OOTA without refunding any part of the fees paid. The applicant consents to the creation and distribution of any recording, broadcast, or electronic transmission of any kind, without compensation, made by OOTA or any OOTA-approved entities while he/ she is a participant at OOTA. The applicant similarly consents to the use of his/her likeness in photographs, video, or any visual media created and distributed by OOTA or OOTA approved entities. I understand a non-refundable tuition deposit ($500 or balance of tuition) is required by the due date in the acceptance letter.

Please click the checkbox to confirm your understanding of the above information.*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

Please send certified cheques or money orders to:

Opera on the Avalon
33 Cornwall Crescent
St. John's, NL
A1E 1Z6
Canada

Please note that applicants may also pay be credit card by contacting the organization at operaavalon@gmail.com; credit card application fees are to be paid in US dollars.

Amount: $125.00 (USD)

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