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Rhymes With Opera: Pocket Opera Workshop (P.O.W!) 2015

 Rhymes With Opera: Pocket Opera Workshop (P.O.W!) 2015
Summary:Vocal Opportunity
Deadline: None
Date Posted: 29 April 2015
Details: About the Workshop

The RWO: Pocket Opera Workshop creates unique vocal/instrumental ensembles and pairs them with emerging composers to create collaborative new vocal chamber music.

Over the course of twelve summer sessions, singers are combined into small ensembles with members of the Rhymes With Orchestra and paired with composers. Composers write pieces specifically for their ensemble, and each piece is developed in a series of workshops and rehearsals, offering feedback to both composers and performers in the process. The Workshop culminates in a final performance of the new works.

COMPOSERS have the opportunity to work with singers at the beginning of the workshop, allowing them to get to know the style and strengths of each individual musician before the writing process begins. Composers receive feedback on their work from the performers, and will work closely with the performers on their pieces from inception to performance. Composers participate in masterclasses with RWO composers George Lam and Ruby Fulton, as well as guest composers.

SINGERS share their strengths with their composers during the workshop, informing the composition process through feedback and dialogue. Singers have the opportunity to premiere new works written specifically for their voices. Participants are coached by RWO singers Elisabeth Halliday, Soprano, and Robert Maril, Baritone, as well as guest musicians.

In addition to the development of the new works, all participants will attend sessions with guest lecturers and performers under the guidance of Rhymes With Opera. Participants will explore topics including advanced music notation, contemporary performance techniques, creating and maintaining a constructive composer/performer relationship, and the intricacies of commissioning, developing, rehearsing and performing a new work.

Applying to the Workshop

The RWO: P.O.W! takes place in both Baltimore and New York. Applicants may only apply to one program per summer.

Participation fees for the 2015 workshop are $350 for Baltimore, MD and $375 for New York, NY. Participation fees go directly toward the program, providing professional work spaces, guest speakers, coachings, masterclasses and a recording of the final concert.

Participation costs do not include room and board. Participants must be able to attend either Monday evening sessions in Baltimore, MD or Saturday afternoon sessions in New York, NY, from June through mid-August. View the full summer schedules here: http://www.rhymeswithopera.org/get-involved/pocket-opera-workshop/

Web Site:www.rhymeswithopera.org/get-involved/pocket-opera-workshop/