Vocalists will participate in professional coaching, voice lessons, 1 master class, 1 art song recital, and 1 aria concert with Opera Idaho and the Boise Baroque Orchestra during this workshop from August 6 – 12, 2025. The concerts will be videotaped for participants to use as promotional or audition materials. Singers will work with Maestro Robert Franz, Conducting Fellows, and Master Clinicians throughout the program.
Guest clinicians include collaborative pianist Dr. Andrew Campbell; opera singer, voice teacher, and stage director, Andrea Delgiudice; opera singer and voice teacher Jeffrey Seppala. Singers will prepare their art song and aria selections during the first half of the week and present an art song recital with Dr. Campbell on Saturday, August 9 and perform with the Boise Baroque orchestra conducted by the Conducting Fellows on Tuesday, August 12. Concerts take place at First Presbyterian Church in Boise, ID and Chateau des Fleurs in Eagle, ID
On Tuesday, August 12 each vocalist will sing an 18th Century aria with the Boise Baroque Orchestra conducted by one of the Conducting fellows.
TUITION FEES: Vocalists (Including video) $ 800 (Food, housing, and transportation not included)
*Transportation though carpooling and use of a company van is available during your stay in Boise.
Audition Materials:
Letter of recommendation from private teacher, coach, or industry professional.
2 video recordings contrasting arias and/or art songs. Arias may be from the standard operatic repertoire or oratorio. Art Song repertoire from all periods and languages accepted. Ex: Lied, Mélodie, American Song, Italian Songs & Arias, Russian Art Song, etc. Your audition pieces need not be the pieces you will perform and work on during the workshop. Choose repertoire that showcases your voice. (Baroque/Classical repertoire recommended, but not required)
Head Shot and Resume
In addition, please include a list of three 18th Century arias or oratorio and three art songs to be chosen for the final concerts.
Application deadline: June 01, 2025
To apply, visit https://operaidaho.org/boise-baroque-vocal-workshop/ to complete an application.
For questions or concerns, please contact auditions@operaidaho.org