Opera Elect NEW Artist Application

Opera Elect NEW Artist Application
Please fill out the application in its entirety as is applicable to the position you are applying for.

Please note that there is a one time $15 application fee

(You will not be charged more than once even if you are applying for multiple positions.)

If you're applying as a singer and your application is approved you will receive a link to sign up for an audition slot and sheet music for a new composition that you must have prepared for your audition.

If you're applying as a composer and your application is approved you will receive an email with more information.

Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

Please note: if you are a returning singer or established composer you have a different form in your email.

Singer/Accompanist Application Deadline: February 22nd, 2019

Singer/Accompanist Auditions: March 1st and 2nd, 2019

Composer Application Deadline: March 1st, 2019

Composer New Music Score Submission: April 15th, 2019

Thank You
Name *

First Name Last Name
Email *
example@example.com
Phone Number *

- Country Code (USA is +1) - Area Code Phone Number
Birth Date* *

- Month - Day Year
*Must be 18 years or older to apply

Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State/Province
Postal/Zip Code	Country

Are you currently a student? *

Yes No
Education *
What position(s) are you applying for? *

Singer Accompanist Composer
Available Start Date

- Month - Day Year
Date

General Availability (March-September) *

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Schedule Conflicts (March-September)
Any prior obligations or specific dates you are unavailable
Are you comfortable commuting to venues? *

Yes No I do not own a method of transportation

Singer Application

If you do not have something to add to a required text section, please type N/A.
Vocal Range *

Soprano Mezzo-Soprano Contralto Tenor Baritone Bass
Notable Performance Experience *
Most Recent Performance Experience *
New Music Performance Experience *
Competition/Awards/Residencies *
Sight Reading Proficiency *
0 = no experience 5 = expert level
List up to 5 art songs and/or arias in your current repertoire that you are willing to present at your audition. *
Technical Theatre Experience (offstage) *
Skills (outside of music) *
Why did you start singing, and why are you passionate about it today? *
Tell us about your experience in a leadership position. *
What is your experience as an emcee, or improvising conversationally in a performance setting? *
Opera Elect's mission is to be a platform for new music, new opera, and new experiences in old opera. Our motto is "Opera for the people." Please briefly describe how our mission resonates with you. *

Accompanist Application

If you do not have something to add to a required text section, please type N/A.
How many years have you studied piano? *
Instrument(s) *
Sight-Reading Proficiency in Vocal Collaboration *
0 = no experience 5 = expert level
What is your experience in opera? *
What is your experience in new music? *
Notable Experience *
Most Recent Experience *
Competition/Awards/Residencies *
Technical Theatre Experience (offstage) *
Skills (outside of music) *
Why did you start playing, what lead you to being an accompanist, and why are you passionate about it? *
What is your experience in musical improvisation? *
Opera Elect's mission is to be a platform for new music, new opera, and new experiences in old opera. Our motto is "Opera for the people." Please briefly describe how our mission resonates with you. *

Composer Application
Application deadline for consideration for the New Music Series of 2019 is March 1st, 2019.

Deadline for New Music score submission is April 15th, 2019.

Accepted composers will receive a world premiere in our OE New Music Series, a recording, and a feature on our Facebook, Instagram, and Opera Elect website.

***If you do not have something to add to a required text section, please type N/A.
With whom have you studied composition? *
Notable Composition Experience *
List your premieres since January 1st, 2018. *
Please upload a recent composition that exemplifies your proficiency and composition style in vocal music. You may submit up to three pieces. *

Browse Files
Must provide sheet music. MP3 optional. Cancel of
Please upload a one-page composition proposal. See instructions as well as available voices and instruments below. Please read thoroughly. *
Current status
- 3 sopranos
- 2 mezzo-sopranos
- 1 tenor
- 1 baritone
- Piano
***Please be aware that this list is subject to grow and fluctuate after our season singer auditions. We will post our new members by March 3rd, 2019.

Opera Elect's mission is to be a platform for new music, new opera, and new experiences in old opera. Our motto is "Opera for the people." As part of your proposal, please briefly describe how your piece would fit with this mission.

***The poetry/lyrics used for your piece should be in public domain, IF NOT, you must attain written permission from the poet/lyricist and submit it with your score by April 15th, 2019. This permission requirement will only be waived if you yourself are the poet/lyricist.

***You may compose for one additional instrument (other than piano) providing that you understand that the additional instrument is subject to change depending on musician availability. Our team will do our best to accomodate you.

***If you plan to propose, for example, a short chamber opera, please plan to provide us with the piano reduction rather than the orchestral score.

General Information

Every applicant must fill out this section
How did you learn about Opera Elect (please select all that apply) *

Social Media Email A current OE member Google
Resume *
Please upload your resume
Headshot *
Please upload your headshot
Website Address
Optional
Application Fee *

USD $15.00 Application Fee Required
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Opera Elect NEW Artist Application

Singer Application

Accompanist Application

Composer Application

General Information