2025-2026 Houston Grand Opera Bauer Family High School Voice Studio Application
APPLICATION DEADLINE: UPDATED April 5, 2025 at 11:59pm
Questions? Please email BFSHVS Manager (Dr. Lisa Borik Vickers) at LVickers@houstongrandopera.org)
Personal Information
Name (as you would like it printed in press releases and programs)
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First Name
Last Name
My preferred pronouns are:
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She/Her/Hers
He/Him/His
They/Their/Theirs
Voice Type
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Soprano
Mezzo Soprano
Contralto
Countertenor
Tenor
Baritone
Bass Baritone
Bass
Date of Birth
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Year in High School as of September 1, 2025
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Junior (11th)
Senior (12th)
Email
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Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Please share with us how you identify yourself. This information is for data purposes only and will not be used in the audition process. You may select multiple options.
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American/Alaskan Native
Black/African America/African
East Asian (Chinese/Korean/Japanese)
Latinx/Hispanic
Pacific Islander (Samoan, Polynesian, etc.)
South Asian (Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, etc.)
Southeast Asian (Filipino, Indonesian, Malaysian, Thai, etc.)
White/Caucasian
Two or more races
Other
I do not wish to disclose
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How did you first hear about the Bauer Family High School Voice Studio?
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Parent or Guardian Name
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First Name
Last Name
Parent or Guardian Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent or Guardian Email
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example@example.com
Additional Emergency Contact Name
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First Name
Last Name
Additional Emergency Contact Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Additional Emergency Contact Email
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Name of High School
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Name of School District
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Name of Primary High School Music Teacher
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First Name
Last Name
Email for High School Music Teacher
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example@example.com
Have you, or do you currently, take private voice or instrumental lessons?
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Voice
Instrument
None
If so, for how long? (list for each instrument, including voice)
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If you have, or currently take voice lessons, is your private voice teacher the same as your high school music teacher?
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Yes
No
If not, please list the name of your private voice teacher.
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First Name
Last Name
If applicable, please provide your private voice teacher's email.
example@example.com
If applicable, please provide your private voice teacher's phone number.
Please enter a valid phone number.
Performance and Academic History
Please list up to three Vocal or Instrumental ensembles or productions you feel have been the most important in your educational and artistic development.
Name of Ensemble or Production, School or Venue, Year of Participation, Solo Work Involved?
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Name of Ensemble or Production, School or Venue, Year of Participation, Solo Work Involved?
Name of Ensemble or Production, School or Venue, Year of Participation, Solo Work Involved?
Please list any scholastic, music or performance awards or other achievements received.
Award or achievement received (name, award given by, year)
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Award or achievement received (name, award given by, year)
Award or achievement received (name, award given by, year)
In 300-350 words, describe your musical journey, why you feel you would benefit from our program, what your foreseeable collegiate plans are (in particular, please include plans surrounding your desire to study music/voice at the collegiate level), and what unique attributes you contribute to the Bauer Family High School Voice Studio (there are no wrong answers).
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Video Submission
Please submit two YouTube or Vimeo links. Google Drive links will not be accepted. Please make sure your link is not password protected. Video performances should be sung from memory. Please also introduce yourself and your piece at the start of the video.
Song #1 Title
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Song #1 Composer
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Song #1 Language
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Song #1 Video Link
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Song #2 Title
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Song #2 Composer
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Song #2 Language
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Song #2 Video Link
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?
Recommendations
Applicants must secure two (2) recommendations letters to complete their application. One (1) must be from your high school choral or music teacher, or equivalent who can describe your musical, vocal and performance experience as well as your personal motivation. One (1) must be from another professional who can describe your work or study ethic, ability to get along with others, and level of focus/personal motivation. Recommendations from family relatives (even if they are the primary teacher or employer) are not appropriate. If a family relative is the primary music teacher, please provide a recommendation from another professional musician or music teacher. All recommendation letters must be submitted electronically. Please email letters to HSVoice@houstongrandopera.org by March 30, 2025.
Name of Recommender #1
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First Name
Last Name
Email for Recommender #1
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example@example.com
Name of Recommender #2
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First Name
Last Name
Email for Recommender #2
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example@example.com
The final audition round will be held in person on Saturday, April 19, 2025. If chosen to advance to the final round, three selections will be required.
Please verify that you are human and that all information provided is accurate.
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