YEAR-ROUND CURRICULUM

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of one four-month semester, students will be able to:

  • Work confidently with conductors and stage directors in rehearsal and onstage, as well as with coaches in the preparation process and orchestra in performance.
  • Comprehensively prepare, and perform at a professional level, an operatic role drawing on skills and experiences gained in Korrepetition, Opera Production and Stagecraft for Dynamic Performers.
  • Obtain a B1 Level of German Language after 1 semester.
  • Obtain a C1 Level of German Language after 2 semesters.
  • Maintain a well-rounded vocal technique, with physical coordination and freedom, as well as musical and dramatic expressivity.
  • Understand individual areas of strength and promotability, as well as areas of required attention in audition technique and vocal Fach.
  • Present a professional audition package based on the German Fach system including dialogue (both live and recorded).
  • Audition to enter the job market with a high level of professionalism and self-promotion skills.
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Curriculum and Courses

per four-month semester

Stage Training

  • Opera Production with Orchestra
  • Stagecraft for Dynamic Performers: 4 CU/week

Musical Training

  • Individual Korrepetition 1 CU/week
  • Individual Voice Lessons 1 CU/week

Career-Preparation

  • Intensive German Language for Singers 30 CU/week (6 weeks A2 Level, 6 weeks B1 Level)
  • Network Audition Panel with Coaching
  • Career Preparation Seminar 2 CU/week
  • Audition Bootcamp
  • Professional Demo Recording

CU: Class Unit of 45 minutes. 38 CU per week.