Opera Colorado

Artist in Residence Program Application (2022-23)

This application closed on Friday November 5, 2021.

We will be hiring one Soprano, one Mezzo-Soprano, one Tenor, two Baritones, one Bass-Baritone and one Collaborative Pianist for the 2022-23 program.

Applicants who have been granted an audition for the 2022-23 Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program must choose between two options:

Option 1: Live audition in Denver, CO on January 5, 2022

Option 2: Recorded audition submission, due on December 20, 2021

All applicants granted an audition must send an email to ckoepke@operacolorado.org and indicate which option they are choosing. Responses are due no later than November 24, 2021. Once your response is received, you will be assigned the appropriate status and you will be able to either select your time slot for a live audition in Denver, CO on January 5, 2022 or upload your video audition submission by the December 20^th deadline.

Live Auditions in Denver, CO

Applicants that choose the option to audition live will be required to travel to Denver, Colorado and sing on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Live auditions will be held in Denver, CO on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Studio Loft in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. A pianist will be provided. Applicants are asked to provide the audition panel with a printed list of the repertoire they will offer at their audition. No other live audition dates will be offered.

Recorded Video Submissions – Due Monday, December 20, 2021

Applicants that choose the option of a recorded video audition will receive a list of 3 arias to record, selected from the repertoire list they provided. They email will come from Cherity Koepke, Director of the Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program, ckoepke@operacolorado.org. The selected arias must be recorded in one continuous take and with live piano accompaniment. If it is not possible to record with live piano accompaniment, applicants must contact Opera Colorado to request an accommodation. Video auditions are required to be uploaded to YAP Tracker no later than December 20, 2021.

Information for Collaborative Pianist applicants

Collaborative Pianists who have been granted an audition are encouraged to select to audition live in Denver, CO on January 5, 2022. If a live audition is not possible, Collaborative Pianist candidates may submit a recorded video audition in lieu of a live audition. Audition repertoire is as follows:

Sing and play (select two from this list)

Carmen by Bizet Act II quintet, "Nous avons en tête une affaire"

La bohème by Puccini from Act I, scene 1 up to Schaunard’s entrance

Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart “Aprite un po' quegli occhi”

Rigoletto by Verdi

Overture

“Caro Nome” – sing and play

“La donna mobile” or “Questa o quella” (select one) – sing and play

Roméo et Juliette by Gounod

“Je veux vivre” – sing and play

The Pirates of Penzance by Gilbert & Sullivan

“Oh is there not one maiden breast” – sing and play

Please contact Bethany Wood, Manager at bwood@operacolorado.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Middle Initial

Please select your voice type*

WE WILL BE HIRING: one Soprano, one Mezzo-Soprano, one Tenor, two Baritones, one Bass-Baritone and one Collaborative Pianist for the 2022-23 program.

Soprano

Mezzo-Soprano

Tenor

Baritone

Bass-Baritone

Collaborative Pianist

Age*

Date of Birth*

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I am a permanent resident of (country)*

I am a citizen of (country)*

Contact Information

Mailing Address Line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Cell Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail address*

Audio Recording or Video Clip

Please upload a total of two submissions: audio, video, or a combination thereof. Please do not upload more than two files in total or your form will not submit.

Please include audio files*

Number of audio and/or video (combined total) required: 2.

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Video *

Number of video and/or audio (combined total) required: 2.

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Headshot

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Resume

Please include a resume*

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Additional Information

Cover Letter*

A Cover Letter is a letter of introduction telling us something about yourself, your experience and why you feel you are a good candidate for this program. Number of documents required: 1.

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Repertoire List

Please indicate what you will sing if chosen for an audition (complete all five). If your repertoire list changes, please bring a typed list to your audition. SINGERS ARE REQUIRED TO LIST REPERTOIRE. Pianists are NOT required to list repertoire. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Education*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Teacher/Coach with whom you recently worked or are currently working:*

Have you had any experience in Education & Community engagement? If yes, please specify:*

References*

Application Conditions

- I am available from September 6, 2022 –through May 31, 2023.
- I understand that I must be eligible to work in the United States of America in order to apply.
- I understand that housing will be provided during the residency. If I choose not to utilize the housing that is provided, I understand that I am responsible for providing my own housing, at my own expense.
- I understand that I am responsible for providing my own vehicle while in Denver.
- Due to the nature of the residency, it is not possible to have additional sources of employment. I understand that if committing to the 2022-23 Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program, it is my sole form of employment.
- I understand that if committing to the 2022-23 Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program, I will be considered for certain mainstage and cover roles in Opera Colorado’s 2022-23 season.
- I understand that my application materials must be received no later than November 5, 2021 in order to be considered for an audition. - I understand that I must submit recordings of 2 arias for pre-screening purposes.
- I have read the checklist and have included all necessary items in my application packet.
- I have read and understand the eligibility and audition requirements. (Eligibility and audition requirements can also be located at www.operacolorado.org)

Please initial your understanding of the above conditions.*