High School Opera Singers Intensive Application The High School Opera Singers Intensive (HSOSI) is open to high school students. We are seeking dedicated music students and vocalists who are serious about the pursuit of musical studies in college and beyond. Admission will be based on application form, previous musical studies, teacher recommendation, and audio/video submission. TENTATIVE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INCLUDES: Day One: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 10:30am-4:30pm: Orientation; group master classes; Text Analysis workshop Day Two: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 10:00am-4:30pm: Song Interpretation workshop; Audition workshop; Master class Day Three: Thursday, February 22, 2018 10:00am-4:30pm: Master class; Met Artist Discussion; College & Conservatory Q&A Panel Day Four: Friday, February 23, 2018 10:30am-4:30pm: Backstage tour; Preparations for final recital 5:30-7:00pm: Final recital program friends and family welcome, please RSVP *Schedule, sessions, and workshops are all subject to change. Finalized schedule and list of presenters will be shared with confirmed participants. Please return completed application to: Metropolitan Opera Guild Community Engagement 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, 6th Floor New York, NY 10023-6593 or email to: hsosi@metguild.org HSOSI applications must be postmarked by Friday, December 8, 2017 A $25 Application Fee MUST be included with all applications. Visit us online at www.metguild.org. For questions, please call the Community Engagement Hotline at (212) 769-7028. HSOSI Application page 1 of 5
STUDENT ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION: Student Name: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Sex: M F Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email Address: Birthday: School That You Attend: Grade: 9 10 11 12 PARENT/GUARDIAN ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION: *We require the information for at least one Parent/Guardian as well as an Emergency Contact person, but please feel free to give us contact information for a second Parent/Guardian via email or phone if you would like! Parent Name: Street Address (if different than student s): City, State, Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email Address: EMERGENCY CONTACT: *Please provide the information for a contact person OTHER than the parent/guardian listed above in case of an emergency. Name: Phone Number: Relationship: FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Does your child have any allergies, medical conditions, or medications that we should be aware of? Please explain. HSOSI Application page 2 of 5
FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS: PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Met Opera Guild High School Opera Singers Intensive (HSOSI) will be taking place Tuesday, February 20 through Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Met Opera Guild in the Samuel B. and David Rose Building at Lincoln Center. The HSOSI includes workshops and trainings designed specifically for high school singers, led by Met Opera Guild staff as well as special guest teachers and experts. The final day culminates in a recital open to friends and family (please RSVP in advance). Program fees are $475, payable via credit/debit card or check. Upon acceptance, the program fee must be paid in full by Friday, January 12, 2018. Limited financial assistance is available. A $25 application fee must accompany all applications. All payments are non-refundable. Daily lunch is not provided, but you may bring your own or purchase lunch at the Juilliard Cafeteria (lobby) level of the Rose Building; most lunch options are $5-$10) with cash or credit/debit. WAIVER: I/we fully understand the potential risks involved with my child s participation in this program. In the event that a medical emergency should occur, I/we hereby give permission for my child to receive emergency medical treatment. I/we agree to update the emergency contact form as needed. I/we hereby release, waive, discharge and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Metropolitan Opera Guild (MOG) and its directors, officers, employees, and agents from any loss, liability, damage, or any cost including any claim or demands therefore on account of any injury to my child or damage to my child s property while my child is upon the MOG premises, or observing or using any facilities or equipment of MOG or participating in any MOG program. I/we hereby consent to having photographs/video images taken of my child by a Met Opera Guild staff member or a professional approved by MOG and the use of such visual images at the discretion of MOG. I/we hereby release MOG, its directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability, which may arise from taking or the use of such photographs/images. All negatives, positives, prints, or other visual images shall remain property of MOG. By my signature below, I indicate that I have read this form in its entirety and agree to my child s participation in the High School Opera Singers Intensive at the Metropolitan Opera Guild. If accepted, I and my child agree to provide full payment and adhere to all regulations for participation. SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN: DATE: $25 Application Fee please check one: Check is included (made out to The Metropolitan Opera Guild) Credit/Debit Card (circle) Visa Mastercard AmEx Discover Credit/Debit Card Number: Expiration Date: / Security Code: Name as it appears on the card: Cardholder s signature: HSOSI Application page 3 of 5
FOR STUDENTS: We are happy that you d like to join us for the Met Opera Guild High School Opera Singers Intensive! To be considered for admission, answer the following questions and provide an audio or video submission as well as a teacher recommendation letter. Please see the attached AUDIO/VIDEO SUMBISSION GUIDELINES sheet (page 5) for additional information. The following questions tell us about you and your musical background to help us determine acceptance and plan the best sessions that we can. What voice part are you? (circle one) Soprano Mezzo Alto Tenor Baritone Bass Not sure Do you currently study or have you studied in the past with a private voice teacher? Have you taken any music, choir, or music theory classes in school/afterschool? Please detail all applicable study and experience. Do you play any instruments and/or read music? At the Intensive, we ll ask that you bring two songs/arias that you already have memorized and know well. You will sing both songs on the first day of the intensive, one of which will be selected by our staff for you to work on for the remainder of the week and perform in the final recital. We ask that you submit these songs as your audition pieces. Opera, operetta, art song, or classic Broadway songs are preferred! What are the two songs/arias that are included in your audio/video submission? 1) Composer: 2) Composer: What are you interested in learning by doing this program? REQUIRED: Return completed application (Student and Parent sections) along with your audio/video submission, teacher recommendation, and application fee ($25). Optional: Attach a résumé of your performing and/or musical studies. HSOSI Application page 4 of 5
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS GUIDELINES: All applicants to HSOSI must submit an audio or video submission AND a teacher recommendation along with completed application form. Audio/video recordings may be submitted via email (hsosi@metguild.org) or via postal mail (on CD or DVD) and must be postmarked by December 8, 2017. If submitting via email, it is acceptable to send links to YouTube or similar video uploading websites. AUDIO/VIDEO SUBMISSIONS: Audio/video submissions must include two vocal selections; each should be no more than 4 minutes in length. Please state your name and the name of the selections you will be singing before you begin. Selections must be drawn from the classical music, art song, opera, operetta, or classic Broadway repertoire. If admitted, your audition selections will be the songs that you present at the intensive, with one of them chosen by our Guild staff to be worked on throughout the week and performed in the final recital. Selections should be accompanied by piano only. We strongly recommend that one of your selections be in a language other than English (Italian, French, or German suggested). Do send us the best recording you can, but don t worry if it isn t a professional recording even if all you have to work with is a cellphone, that s great! Do use a common and easily readable file format. For audio,.mp3,.m4a, and.wma are best; for video,.mov,.mp4,.avi, and.mpeg are best. Always double check your submissions to make sure that the files open correctly and that they reflect your best work before you send. TEACHER RECCOMMENDATIONS: Ask a teacher you know well and trust to write a one-page letter telling us about your skills, background, work ethic, and areas of growth. We recommend that you ask a music teacher, choir director, theatre teacher, vocal coach, etc. If you have a question regarding which teacher you should ask, please feel free to contact us. Recommendations can be emailed directly to us at hsosi@metguild.org or mailed to the address listed on the first page of this application. HSOSI Application Checklist Completed Application pages: Contact Information page; Parental Section; Medication Information and Waiver/Agreement; Student Section: Musical background and interests page Audio/Video Submission clearly marked with your name Teacher Recommendation Letter $25 Application fee (include a check or please enter your credit card information on page 3) HSOSI applications must be mailed by Friday, December 7, 2017 Questions? Please call 212-769-7028 or email hsosi@metguild.org.