Opera Theatre Workshop is a two-week, highly intensive pre-professional training program offering a multi-faceted approach to the art of opera performance. The workshop provides undergraduate and graduate students opportunities that will help prepare them for entry into this competitive field. Skills such as stage movement, costuming, make-up and the application of acting techniques unique to the operatic genre are covered, in addition to vocal technique.

Private voice lessons can be arranged during the workshop based on the availability of instructors. This can be arranged once the workshop begins (or possibly in advance, given notice) and will require an additional instructor's fee.

The Lexington Opera Society has presented this annual spring workshop for more than 15 years, attracting students from across the country and abroad. The number of students is limited in order to assure that each participant receives individual attention.

The schedule will include daily master classes, scene rehearsals, vocal coaching, and stage movement. The workshop culminates with a live performance of opera scenes onstage with full costumes, makeup and lighting. Community opera lovers and local students of music eagerly attend this dynamic evening.

The Lexington Opera Society seeks to enhance the general public's awareness of opera in Central Kentucky and throughout the Commonwealth by providing educational programs about opera. All programs, activities and services are provided equally without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability.

A $25 non-refundable fee is due with your application. This will be applied toward your tuition if you are accepted to the program. If your singing is not known to the University of Kentucky voice faculty, please send a tape, which includes at least two numbers, with your application. The tape need not be of professionally recorded caliber. A recent photo is also requested. This is to assist in casting for the scenes program which will be presented before a live audience at the end of the workshop. Applications must be received no later than April 28, 2006. Notification of acceptance will be made by approximately May 5, 2006. Tuition for the workshop is $600.00. This does not include lodging or meals. Dormitory housing is available at a nominal cost. A limited amount of scholarship money is available. A request for scholarship money must accompany your application.

The workshop will begin in the early afternoon of May 22nd. Classes will be held every day, including Memorial Day, through June 2nd, with the exception of Sunday, May 28, 2006.

2006 UK Opera Workshop
UK School of Music - Opera Theatre
412 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40506-0433
(859) 257-9331