Eligibility

We invite applications from post-secondary students and emerging artists already at an advanced level of accomplishment and with a well-documented record of artistic exploration to apply.

Number of Participants

Module 1: 7 singers, 1 stage director, and 1 repetiteur Module 2: 3 singers, 1 Librettist and Composer pair Opera at Banff Centre is a performance-based, collaborative training experience for emerging opera professionals that truly challenges the conventions of opera performance, production, and design. The focus is to develop early career opera professionals with the skills and experience to take them to the next level of their careers in an evolving industry. In 2023, Banff Centre is excited to announce multi-disciplinary programs, one of them taking place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa for Module 1 and all culminating in an additional 3 weeks of programming at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity for Module 2.

Deadline

March 23, 2023 05:59 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

April 12, 2023 06:00 UTC

Duration

June 05, 2023 - July 22, 2023

Funding

• CA$5,777.00 stipend (one-time)

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$5,777.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Sound Studio, Stage

Housing

Private Room

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Disciplines

Music, Music Composition, Singing

Program Description

Opera in the 21st Century: Don Giovanni Singers, Director, & Repetiteur Module 1: June 5-17, 2023 | National Arts Centre, Ottawa Module 2: July 3 - 22, 2023 | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity This program offers a unique opportunity for 7 singers, a director, and repetiteur to attend both modules to work with and learn from artists specializing in a range of areas including design, creation, composition, and production. Opera in the 21st Century: Singers - Adoration and New Work Opera in the 21st Century: Librettist and Composer - Adoration and New Work July 3 - 22, 2023 | Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity A 3 week, intensive residency in Banff focusing on developing the skills of early career opera professionals taking them to the next level of their careers in an evolving industry. Financial Aid of 100% is available to cover Program Fee, including accommodation.