One of the most exciting changes at Portland Opera in recent years is the establishment of the Portland Opera Studio Artists program, designed to train the next generation of opera singers by providing a "bridge" from the conservatory world to the professional stage.

Selected at auditions in New York, five young singers fresh from some of the nation's finest vocal conservatories have joined the company for a rigorous nine-month training program.

 In addition to vocal coaching, language training, acting classes, and master classes with mainstage guest artists, these young professionals were featured in their own studio production of Albert Herring where patrons enjoyed their work up close and personal in Portland Opera's 168-seat theater at The Hampton Opera Center. Keller Auditorium patrons enjoyed these young artists in supporting roles in our mainstage season offerings and a spring vocal recital in our studio theater.

The third annual recital by the Portland Opera Studio Artists wax an unforgettable evening of vocal chamber music.  The talented young artists demonstrated the power and beauty of the human voice, in an intimate evening of dramatic musical pieces, including works by Fernando Obradors, Ottorino Respighi, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Modest Mussorgsky and Aaron Copland. Joining them this year were members of the Portland Opera Orchestra.

2007/08 Portland Opera Studio Artists

Sharin Apostolou, Soprano

Hannah Sharene Penn, Mezzo-Soprano

Brendan Tuohy, Tenor

Christopher Clayton, Baritone

Jeffery Beruan, Bass

Staff of the Portland Opera Studio

Christopher Mattaliano, General Director
Sara Jane Patterson, Director of Music and Education
Robert Ainsley, Principal Coach

Portland Opera Studio Auditions

2008-2009 Season

Audition Locations and Dates

Applications are no longer being accepted.

2009-2010 Season

Audition Locations and Dates

Portland, OR
Hampton Opera Center
November 14, 2008

New York City
Liederkranz Hall
December 1, 2, 2008  (with callbacks on the December 3, 2008)

Application Procedure
(Please provide the following):

•    Detailed résumé  
•    1 8x10 black and white photograph clearly marked with your name
•    CD with 4 Operatic Arias: one each in Italian, French, English, and German (Russian or Czech will be accepted in lieu of German).  Musical Theatre or Oratorio will not be accepted.
Please list your arias and name on the CD.
Those without will not be considered.
•    Non-refundable application fee of $25 paid to the Portland Opera by money order only
•    Cover Letter specifying city and or date preferred (Date requests for NYC will be given in order of receipt)

Audition Requirements
•    As this program is designed to bridge the gap between an artist’s education and professional career; ideal candidates have completed their postgraduate education and may have had some professional experience. Most applicants are between 24 to 32 years of age.

Application Deadline
•    Applications must be in our offices by October 6, 2008

Audition Notification
•    Those chosen to audition will be notified via email by October 13, 2008

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Mail all the above materials to:
Portland Opera Studio Auditions
211 SE Caruthers
Portland, OR 97214

For additional questions you may email:
music@portlandopera.org

Sponsors

The Portland Opera Studio program is made possible through the generous support of:
Gwen Burns
Jeannine B. Cowles
Martha Fletcher McCourt
PGE Foundation
The Portland Opera Guild
A generous Friend of Portland Opera