Cowtown Opera Summer Academy

Aug. 18 – 24, 2013
An international vision for aspiring singers

For ages 17-23 (or by faculty consent).

The Cowtown Opera Summer Academy (COSA) offers intensive short-term studies for singing students who wish to learn more about opera, art song, stagecraft and vocal health.

COSA wants to assist young singers by providing an internationally-experienced faculty to collaborate on all aspects of vocal and artistic development. Led by professionals with international experience, students will benefit from instruction in small groups as well as in individual lessons. Focusing on developing young singers of the future, the workshop will include:

“Yoga for the Voice”
individual voice lessons
stagecraft classes
masterclasses in French song, German lieder and opera arias
classes on vocal health, career development, and "How to Become Your Biggest Fan"
performance opportunities — art song recital and opera scene workshops

By the end of the week the aim is for each singer to have increased confidence in their artistry and performance skills as well as additional knowledge about vocal health, anatomy and pedagogy. A performance opportunity in the closing concert will be offered to every student.

Faculty

Catherine Robbin, OC: Private Voice Lessons and Art Song
Michelle Minke: Private Voice Lessons, Opera and Vocal Health
Edith Pritchard: Private Voice Lessons, Opera and Art Song
Stephan Bonfield: The Aesthetics of Opera and Art Song
Heather Henderson: Stagecraft and Opera Scenes
David Wilson: "Yoga for the Voice"
Nicole Owen: "Becoming Your Biggest Fan"

Fee

$675 + $40 application fee

Application requirements

Your application should include:

Application form completed in full;
Resume listing musical education and achievements;
One letter of recommendation, preferably from your current teacher;
Non-refundable application fee of $40, VISA or Mastercard only.

All applicants will be required to audition. Audition in person May 4, 2013 at MRU, or submit a CD or DVD.

Application form

Registration information

Registration opens March 1, 2013.

Registration deadline, April 5, 2013.

Financial assistance

Tuition bursaries may be available to students in financial need. Scholarship application form.

Residency option

Guest accommodations in our West Apartments include service: linens, towels, basic kitchen items and a light weekly cleaning. We have a very limited number of 1-bedroom units and they are available on a first come, first served basis.

All units are fully furnished including a single bed, each in a private room, full kitchen and living room with cable television. Each kitchen is equipped with local phone with voice mail, and our entire complex has high speed wireless internet throughout. Four-bedroom units include two full washrooms.

PLEASE NOTE: A number of units are held for this group, the cut off date for this block booking is July 1, 2013. After this cut-off date, any held, but unreserved rooms will be released to the general public and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Online tour

Registrants requiring accommodation should book directly with Residence Services. Please state you are with the Cowtown Opera Summer Academy and the group rate will be provided to you:

Toll-free: 1.866.264.7875
Tel:. 403.440.6275
Fax: 403.440.6281
E-mail: residence@mtroyal.ca