Janiec Opera Company
June 14 - August 8, 2010
David Gately, Director
Patrick Hansen, Associate Director
The Janiec Opera Company enrolls 36 college-aged and pre-professional singers who aspire to careers in the opera world. Brevard offers stage experience in addition to daily rehearsals, coaching, and classes. Topics in classes may include acting, diction, and the audition process. Visiting opera professionals present masterclasses, and there is a daily movement class.
Nearly all roles in the fully-staged opera productions are performed by students.
2010 productions
- Die Fledermaus (German with English dialogue)
- The Pirates of Penzance (English)
- Le Nozze di Figaro (Italian)
Auditions
Brevard Music Center recommends that opera applicants audition in person if possible. Applicants unable to audition in person may submit a video DVD.
For a live audition, be prepared to perform:
- two contrasting arias; German, Italian, English preferable
- one musical comedy song
- a one-minute comic monologue (notes may be used)
Bring an 8" x 10" glossy photograph and a current resume. Accompaniment is required; please bring your own pianist if possible. An accompanist will be available, if needed, for their usual fee. Please contact Dorothy Knowles at (828) 862-2140 for information.
Live Auditions will be available at the following locations:
- McGill University - Sunday, December 6, 2009
- McGill University - Monday, December 7, 2009
- Northwestern University - Wednesday, December 9, 2009 (early session)
- Northwestern University - Wednesday, December 9, 2009 (late session)
- Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth - Friday, December 11, 2009
- Steinway Hall, NYC - Monday, December 14, 2009
- Steinway Hall, NYC - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
For auditions on DVD, include on the DVD
- two contrasting arias; German, Italian, English preferable
- one musical comedy song
- a one-minute comic monologue (notes may be used)
In the package with the DVD include an 8"x10" glossy photograph and a current resumé.
Do not submit a DVD or any other material before applying online.
Audition video for first-round consideration must be received by January 8, 2010.
Auditions and applications will be reviewed until all roles are cast.
Follow the instructions on the Auditions page for mailing a disc.
