Opera Workshop




Director: Stephanie Derrick

Select students prepare and perform a variety of opera arias and scenes for small ensembles.

In addition to musical preparation, the course focuses on diction, acting, movement, and staging and culminates in a staged and costumed performance, showcasing the work of an opera or opera scenes.

Course is offered every other spring semester. Auditions for Opera Workshop 2010 will be in the Fall of 2009. Check later for details.

For more information, please contact Dr. John Ray, Director of Vocal Studies.




Spring 2010 Performance Date:
TBA
Wakefield Fine Arts Auditorium




Past Performance Programs:
Spring 2008 Program



If you would like more information about how to be a part of Opera Workshop at Trevecca Nazarene University, please contact Dr. John Ray
A prepared piece is not required to audition for one of the choral groups. 

If you are auditioning for an instrumental ensemble, please prepare one 30-second excerpt of a lyrical passage and one 30-second excerpt of a technical passage. 

If you are interested in Jazz Ensemble, please prepare an additional 30-second excerpt of a swing tune.

If interested in auditioning for Musical Theatre Ensemble or Opera Workshop, please have 1 show tune (MTE) or aria (OW) prepared to sing to demonstrate vocal ability, characterization, stage presence, and/or movement.

Information about each ensemble is included on the links to your left.  If you have questions please call Anna Kniazewycz at 615-248-1288.
Ensembles are open to all students regardless of major.  The Madrigalians is not open to first-time freshmen; however, there are  limited openings for male singers who are transfer students.