The CoOPERAtive Program is a three week intensive program with private coaching, focusing on operatic style, performance techniques, dramatic presentation, language and diction, body awareness, resume and application advice. Directed by Westminster voice faculty members Laura Brooks Rice and Christopher Arneson, the CoOPERAtive Program is presented in cooperation and consultation with professional
s in the field of opera. Three Levels of the CoOPERAtive Experience
CoOPERAtive Fellows (Ages 23-30) – graduate students to post-graduate young professionals. Customized schedules are created to suit each singer’s particular needs as they prepare for future auditions and competitions. CoOPERAtive Young Artists (Ages 21-23) – undergraduate voice majors in their junior or senior year. In addition to coaching and performance of operatic arias, coaching and performance on art song is a major part of the Young Artist experience. CoOPERAtive Pianist Interns (Ages 21-30) – Pianists interested in exploring the many facets of operatic accompanying and coaching. Three paid intern positions will be filled as well as pianists who wish to register for the program with a reduced tuition. All participants will take part in
Regularly scheduled coaching (Average 26 -27 45 minute coachings for three weeks)
Operatic repertoire coaching
Language coaching
Dramatic coaching
Body awareness/yoga classes
Individual body awareness assessments with Alexander Technician
Audition workshops
At least six public concerts
Opportunity to sing in masterclasses
Individualized Instruction
Each week master teachers present classes and private sessions. In addition, singers have the opportunity for weekly, private sessions with: stage directors, conductors, language coaches, and Alexander Technicians (yoga classes).
