Project Opera: Summer Opera Camp 2009
Project Opera Summer Camp is a unique residential camp experience for talented students in grades 9-12. By audition, vocal students are placed into smaller ensembles where they learn and stage operatic scenes. Instrumentalists gain exposure to "pit" playing in an operatic setting.
The camp is ideal for young musicians interested in opera and theater. Students who are planning on majoring in music at college are the majority of participants.
Job Positing: Interns/camp counselors
Ideal candidate: Significant performing and teaching experience skills in operatic singing, movement and dance, and/or theater/acting. Graduate and upper class college students preferred. CPR training.
Minimum Requirement: Must be 18 year old, hold valid drivers license, high school diploma.
Length of position: June 18-27, 2009, plus some additional in-service training may be required.
Desired Skills: Position requires someone who
is self-motivated and able to work well in a collaborative environment. They
should have an extensive working knowledge of and experience in opera and
theater practices and methodologies.
Job description:
- Residential supervisory duties. Intern will live in dorms with students during the camp, provide evening and overnight supervision
- Provide supervision on evening trips and recreation
- Assist the Music, Stage and Movement Directors in rehearsals
- Lead additional rehearsals and session as assigned by the Music Director
- Other duties as assigned
- Reports to Education Director
- Stipend: $1000
The Minnesota Opera is an AA/EO employer.
Please send resume, two letters of recommendation and cover letter by May 1, 2009 to:
The Minnesota Opera
Jamie Andrews
620 N. 1st St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Resident Artists Program Auditions
The Minnesota Opera’s Resident Artist Program offers a full season of employment for talented artists beginning their professional careers. From late August through April, Resident Artists gain valuable experience in assignments ranging from ensemble, understudy, comprimario to leading roles in mainstage performances. Resident Artists also perform concerts on stage at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, courtroom concerts with The Schubert Club and donor functions, adult education classes and regional outreach.
Master classes with guest clinicians, individualized language work, acting, movement and stage combat, yoga and professional career development are just a few benefits of the program.
The program is designed to bridge the gap between an artist’s academic education and professional career. Ideal Resident Artists are singers, coaches, administrators, conductors and directors who have completed their post-graduate education and may have some professional experience. We have no age limit and are an equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be available June 1, 2009.