If you are interested in any of these classes but the time is inconvenient for you, please contact us at campopera@mac.com to explore other options.

The Junior Vocal Artist Program (14-18)

Young singers need stage savvy, from the basics of how to move the arms and focus the eyes, to sophisticated skills like text analysis and characterization. Open by application and audition (May 30 or 31) to the student (age 14 – 18) with a strong interest in the study of voice, the Junior Vocal Artist program will help the student become more confident in his/her performance ability. If your student has just received their first win at any state competition, this program is for them.

June 15 - June 26: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2:30 – 4:30PM.   $150.00/Program    APPLY: HERE

The Bel Canto - Junior Artist Program (16-18)

Open by application,letter of recommendation and audition (May 30 or 31) to the young person demonstrating the most exemplary dedication to the development of his or her gifts,  the Bel Canto program offers the most intensive training available to the aspiring artist.  This program is ideal for the student preparing for their first semester of college and perfect for the student who won the highest award at any statewide competition for at least two years running. Daily coachings are designed to challenge, encourage and impress upon the eager mind the demands and joys of a professional career in the Vocal Arts.  Program offers 10 total hours of private coaching.  Program also includes admittance into the Cantus and Junior Artist Programs (free of charge - see above for specifics). This program is meant to support all current vocal training.  Coachings will be scheduled at mutual convenience. Enrollment for this program is extremely limited.  This program will only be made available to the truly dedicated young person.

Lessons scheduled at mutual convenience: June 1 - June 26.  $400.00/Program    APPLY: HERE

Collegium - The Professional Preparation Program (18-25)

Are you a collegiate vocalist home for the summer?  Do you want to learn audition techniques, and gain invaluable insight to the world of the performing arts?  Do you have a desire to polish your professional presentation skills?  Set aside one evening a week (for 4 weeks) and learn about audition aria selection, role preparation, rehearsal etiquette, networking, resume construction and more.  This professional preparation program (ages 18-25) is designed to complement any previous vocal training. No audition required.

Registration closes June 1st, 2009.

June 3, 10, 17 and 24: Wednesday evenings 7:00 – 9:00PM.   $250.00/Program    APPLY: HERE

The Bel Canto Artist Program (21-25) 

Open by application, audition tape and 2 letters of recommendation only to the gifted undergrad or graduate student demonstrating the most exemplary dedication to the development of his or her talent,  the Bel Canto program offers the most intensive training available.  Modeled after the methodology and regimen prevalent during the Golden Age of Bel Canto, this program is ideal for the student preparing his or her audition arias and is interested in experiencing regular voice lessons and coachings with gifted teachers.  Lessons and coachings are designed to challenge, encourage and impress upon the collegiate student the demands and joys of a professional career in the Vocal Arts.  Program offers 10 total hours of lessons and private coaching, masterclasses, and performance opportunities.  This program also includes admittance into all Camp Opera Collegiate and Adult Programs (free of charge).  This program will only accept four participants.  For those applying from out of state, housing can be provided for an additional fee.  Some scholarships are available. This program will only be made available to the truly dedicated aspiring artist. 

June 1 - June 29: Must arrive on May 31 and may depart June 30th, 2009.  $1000.00/Program   APPLY: HERE

                            Local participants and commuters not requiring housing - $500.00/Program

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“Scott Piper is a first-class example of a modern opera singer: gifted, searching, thoughtful and creative.  The opportunity to work with this brilliant and caring artist in a beautiful and relaxed setting will inspire a whole generation of young artists, who whether or not they make opera a career will find their lives enriched with the study of this noble art.”  - Maestro Gary Wedow, conductor

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