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The Voice and Opera Program at Northwestern University has a long and illustrious
history. Today, program alumni fill the ranks of opera houses and university
faculties worldwide. Recent graduates includ e Met Grand Finals Winner
Paul Corona, (BM06), Tucker Foundation Grant Winner Amanda Majeski, (BM06),
and Met Finalist and San Francisco Opera Merola participant, Matt Hanscom (BM07).
The
Voice and Opera faculty collaborates to offer students a wide variety of
course offerings that promote a strong technical and pedagogical
foundation. Students receive weekly vocal instruction and, in addition,
upperclassmen participate in weekly musical preparation sessions
with the coaching staff.
Students have access to a wide variety of performing opportunities including
opera, recital, vocal solo class, master classes, studio classes
and musical theater. All students are welcome to audition for the
operas, two of which are fully staged, subtitled, and accompanied by full
orchestra. The thriving music scene in downtown Chicago, only twelve miles
from campus, offers many other performance possibilities.
The
Bienen School of Music offers a number of special programs. All
entering Doctor of Music students received full tuition funding.
Undergraduates may pursue double degrees (music plus an outside
field) or an Ad Hoc (self-designed) major. The faculty encourages
and supports students interested in these opportunities. Select students
may take advantage throughout the year of the many on-campus auditions
offered by visiting opera companies and elite summer programs.
Should you have questions about the Voice and Opera program, please feel
free to contact any faculty member or the admission office.
This document includes important dates, course offerings, and information
on:
- the 2008-09 opera season
- opera and choral audition information
- master classes
- Lyric Opera Circle, Freshman Musicale, and Fresh Vocal Perspectives
Campus Visits
To learn more about voice and opera at Northwestern, please schedule a campus visit. Visitors may sit in on voice and opera classes, lessons with various voice teachers and vocal coaches, opera and choral rehearsals, and weekly vocal solo class.
847-491-3141
Information on application and audition materials, financial aid, visiting campus,
audition scheduling.
Operas
| February 26, 27, 28, March 1 |
2009 |
The Merry Widow |
| May 21, 23 |
2008 |
The Consul |
Master Classes
| October 4 |
2008 |
Barbara Cook |
| December 11 |
2008 |
Denyce Graves |
| January 13 |
2009 |
Susan Graham |
(Previous master clinicians have included: Mignon Dunn, Renee Fleming, Elly Ameling, Regine Crespin, Ricky Ian Gordon, Grace Bumbry, Diana Soviero, Julius Rudel, Renata Scotto, Tito Capobianco, Tony Randall, Richard Pearlman)
Other Performing Outlets
- Musical theater productions
- Vocal solo class
- Studio classes
- Concerto competition
- Oratorio and concert repertoire with various choral, orchestral, and other instrumental organizations who perform frequently
- Freshman Musicale, organized by the freshman class
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