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Ensemble Artists Program


Who are the Ensemble Artists?
The Opera Colorado Ensemble Artists are a group of six singers and one coach accompanist - who bring opera directly to schools and other community venues throughout Colorado and surrounding states. These young professionals come to Denver for a period of approximately 5 months to perform in education programs, touring operas, and student matinees of a mainstage production. The singers receive training and coaching from OC staff and guest artists and may event have the opportunity to perform in a mainstage production.

What kind of education programs do they perform?
The Ensemble Artists participate in many of our education programs, including the Arias & Ensembles recital program, Backstage Workshops, and touring operas. Please explore the "School and Community Programs" section on our website for detailed descriptions of our programs.

I'm interested in applying!
Applications will be accepted approximately in early August. Applicants should have considerable experience performing leading roles in opera on the graduate and/or young artist level. Artists are contracted for a five-month residency, January through May, and receive a $1600 monthly stipend. Artists are responsible for their own transportation and housing while in Denver.

Auditions are typically held in early September in Denver and New York City. Applicants will be expected to prepare 5 selections of contrasting styles and languages with specific guidelines to be determined. Applicants must also prepare a 15 second introduction for each aria, presented as if speaking to an audience of elementary school children.

Stage presence, characterization, movement, and the candidate’s ability to interact with students will be taken into consideration equally with vocal and stylistic qualities. Please keep this in mind when choosing your selections.