• Application deadline Feb 1, 2024 - FEE $30Fee increases to $60 starting 12:01 AM ET (New York Time) on Feb 2.• Late application to Feb 15, 2024 - FEE $60 • Application fee is non-refundable.• Open to singers of all nationalities born on or after January 1, 1984, who are in the early or emerging phases of their careers.
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Music listings in your repertoire:• List 5 Oratorio arias by different composers, styles, and languages.
File submissons:Please have these files prepared and ready BEFORE you submit your application:• Headshot (hi resolution).• Performance resume.• Proof-of-age.• 2 Oratorio aria audio recordings of yourself (MP3 files, etc.)One recording MUST be in English. No opera selections will be considered. Must be oratorio. Recordings should be from different composers, styles, and languages.
Below is a list of oratorios, sacred music, and concerted vocal works from which applicants might consider drawing when choosing their repertoire. It is by no means exhaustive and applicants are encouraged to present repertoire that features their strengths and versatility. Any questions about repertoire selection may be directed to Evan Fein at evanfein@osny.org.
Bach - B Minor Mass – Christmas Oratorio – Magnificat – St. John Passion – St Matthew PassionBarber – Prayers of KierkegaardBeethoven – Missa Solemnis – Symphony No. 9Berlioz – L’Enfance du Christ – La Damnation de Faust – RequiemBernstein – Chichester PsalmsBloch – Sacred ServiceBrahms - A German RequiemBritten – War RequiemBruckner – Te DeumDebussy – L’Enfant ProdiqueFaure – RequiemGounod – St. Cecelia MassHandel – Israel in Egypt – Judas Maccabaeus – Messiah – Theodora – SamsonHaydn – Creation – Lord Nelson Mass – The SeasonsHonegger – King DavidMozart – C Minor Mass – RequiemMendelssohn – Elijah – St. PaulOrff – Carmina BuranaPoulenc – GloriaRossini – Stabat MaterSaint-Saens – Christmas OratorioWalton – Belshazzar’s FeastVerdi – Requiem Vivaldi – Juditha Triumphans