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Audition Application

2009 - 2010 Tri-Cities Opera Resident Artist Training Program (RATP)
and
Binghamton University Masters of Music in Opera with TCO RATP

Please type or print the information requested below. Do not refer to resume. Only complete applications with supporting materials will be processed. The application deadline is November 14, 2008 for NYC auditions and December 6, 2008 for Binghamton auditions.  Materials received after the deadline will be accepted at the discretion of the artistic staff.

NOTE:  Singers interested in pursuing a Master of Music Degree must complete and return both this audition application and the on-line Binghamton University Graduate School application, available at http://www.gradschool.binghamton.edu.

For further information on the Master of Music degree contact Dr. Bruce Borton at bborton@binghamton.edu. 
For further information on RATP contact Peter Sicilian at psicilian@tricitiesopera.com.

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Voice Type:___________________________________________ Age: ___________

Address:______________________________________________________________

City:________________________________ State: ______ Zip:_________________

Telephone: (home)____________________________________________

Telephone: (cell/work)_________________________________________

Email:______________________________________________________

Audition Date/Location Preferred (Check one):

_____ December 12 & 13, 2008 in New York City (Application deadline: Nov.14, 2008)

_____ February 6, 2009 at Binghamton University (Application deadline: Dec. 6, 2008) 

I am interested in: □ RATP only   □ MM (The RATP is included in the MM Degree.  
MM applicants will not be evaluated for live audition until they have completed the on-line 
Binghamton University Graduate School application.  Web address listed above.)  

Education: (Colleges, Universities, Conservatories) 

Names of Institutions          Dates Attended              Major/Field      Diploma/Degree 

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Current Teacher(s)____________________________________________________

How Long?___________________

Other Teachers and Coaches (please give names and dates)

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Awards, Grants, Scholarships, etc. 

____________________________________________________Date:____________

____________________________________________________Date:____________

Please list any musical instrument you play with proficiency:_______________

Opera Experience (List complete roles performed only) 

Role                        Opera/Oratorio                            Composer                          Language

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Audition Repertoire (demonstrate proficiency in languages [Italian, French, German, English], 
opera/oratorio style, and song literature.) 

Aria/Song            Opera/Oratorio                    Composer                    Language 

1.___________________________________________________________________

2.___________________________________________________________________

3.___________________________________________________________________

4.___________________________________________________________________

To Apply: 
Application material must include:

1. Completed application form
2. Current resume
3. Recent 8 x 10 photo
4. A high quality tape or CD no more than 15 minutes in length representing your audition repertoire.
5. A $50 non-refundable processing fee made payable to Tri-Cities Opera.

Mail To:

Tri-Cities Opera
Resident Artist Training Program
315 Clinton Street
Binghamton, NY 13905

NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE AUDITIONED.  Those receiving an audition will be notified
by December 1, 2008 for NYC auditions, and by January 7, 2009 for Binghamton auditions.

An accompanist will be provided for all auditions.

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