Merola Opera Program
Programs
Program 1 [2018]
THE MEROLA OPERA PROGRAM------------------------Each year, more than 600 artists between the ages of 20 and 34 audition at sites across the country and fewer than 30 are chosen, making it an honor to be accepted into the Merola Opera Program.Merola participants receive intensive training for 11 weeks. Five apprentice coaches arrive one week early for a twelfth week of training designed to enrich their Merola experience.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2017 – Sep 30, 2018Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.4MProgram 2 [2018]
The program includes: Musical Style and Interpretation; Stage Technique; Ensemble Work; Movement; Accompaniment; Makeup; Acting; Fencing; Conducting; Vocal Role Coaching; Prompting; Languages and Diction;and Career Coaching.The true highlight of the program is the offering of master classes, where some of opera's most exciting leends transfer their knowledge to the next generation of Merola artists. Participants have several chances to demonstrate their artistic growth as they peform two fully-staged operas during the summer, a scenes concert, and the famed Merola Grand Finale at the War Memorial Opera House.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2017 – Sep 30, 2018Source990No causes providedNo populations provided––Program 3 [2018]
THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED FREE OF FINANCIAL BURDEN TO THE ARTISTS,INCLUDING THEIR TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, ALL TRAINING, AND A WEEKLYSTIPEND. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, THE PROGRAM RELIES ON THE SUPPORT OFCOUNTLESS INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER GRANTING ENTITIES.MEROLA ARTISTS COMPLETE THE PROGRAM WITH A CLEAR IDEA OF WHAT THEIRNEXT STEPS WILL BE MUSICALLY, ARTISTICALLY AND TECHNICALLY AS THEYPURSUE THEIR CAREERS IN OPERA. SOME STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMFOR A SECOND SUMMER AND A SELECT FEW GO ON TO BECOME ADLER FELLOWS WITHTHE SAN FRANCISCO OPERA.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesOct 1, 2017 – Sep 30, 2018Source990No causes providedNo populations provided––
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