Filene Young Artist Application InstructionsWolf Trap Opera Company 2011 Season

Criteria for selection

• Readiness to perform carefully selected solo roles in original languages: singers must have the stamina for full-length roles with orchestra as well as considerable fluency in singing the basic operatic languages. 
• Evidence of secure technique and solid training: If you are still solving basic technical problems that are critical to your mastery of repertoire in your Fach, then you are not a prime candidate.
• Distinctive vocal quality and high level of personal artistry: we are looking for singers who have a basic instrument that is well-suited to a career in opera and who build on that foundation to present themselves as compelling and thoughtful artists.
• Perceived career potential: best described as the intersection of those factors listed above.

Audition Repertoire

• Please offer four arias in contrasting styles and languages, including at least one aria in Italian and one aria by Mozart, Handel, or Rossini.
• You may change audition repertoire, but please adhere to requirements. Please bring an updated list to the audition.
• You will begin your audition with an aria of your choice. An additional selection may be requested.

Materials

• Please bring 3 copies of your résumé to the audition.
• Do not bring a headshot or any additional promotional materials (bios, CD’s, press clippings).
• If you change your aria offerings, please bring 3 copies of the updated list with you to the audition.

Callbacks

• Callback auditions will be held on the same day as preliminary auditions or by request on a subsequent audition day. There are no special callback days.
• Callback auditions may be held shortly after your preliminary audition or later that same day.
• All callbacks will be finished by 6 pm.
• Upon checking in, you will receive instructions on how and when to phone the callback hotline.
• If you have any trouble reaching the hotline, call the WTOC office at (703) 255-1935 to speak with someone or leave a message.

Resolution

If your name is not on the callback list, you are no longer under consideration for this year's company.

You may request feedback on your audition by emailing us at wtocauditions@wolftrap.org

Housing

Although housing expenses are not included in the compensation package, Wolf Trap Opera assists all Filene Young Artists and Fellows in locating housing with volunteer housing hosts within reasonable commuting distance. The average housing situation is located 5-10 miles away from our rehearsal and performance facilities. Wolf Trap is unable to assume responsibility for housing spouses, partners, or pets.

Stipend

All Filene Young Artists receive a bi-weekly stipend.  During the 2010 season, the weekly amount was $650.

Ways to submit an application

• Apply using our online interactive application [preferred method]
• Print and mail our PDF application 
• Call (703) 255-1935 to have a hard copy of the application mailed to you.

2011 Audition Tour Dates

Be sure to read the Important Information Page before you begin your application.