Cities, that is. The 7-day New York stint is history. It was a tough week, and I still have to sort out exactly why. Our new audition digs at the DiMenna Center were amazing. Nice acoustic, enviable NYC creature comforts (clean bathrooms, ample waiting space), a warm-up room, and free WiFi. But the daily slog
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Optical Illusions
The corners of the room have never been more attractive, it seems. So much so that we were contemplating moving our table from the center so that we could see people’s faces. But after wondering for a while why so few audition arias were being sung in our direction, we learned that some singers were
Read MoreColumbus Day Audition Edition
After auditions yesterday afternoon we decided to try to hit the High Line. Obviously such a good idea that all of the tourists in the city shared it… I understand that the High Line is a lovely thing, but shoulder-to-shoulder on a summery Sunday is not the best way to experience it. (Rahree went running
Read MoreIs It Time Already?!?
It’s more than a little surreal that we’re on the audition trail already. And the beautiful summery weather in New York has me even further confounded. Short sleeves and warm sunshine ≠ arias and rep lists. Feels as if there’s some sort of tear in the fabric of the cosmos. Yet here we are, hunkering
Read MoreAudition Tour Notifications
Pretty dry content today; read on only if you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of when you might hear from us about your audition application or requested audition time change! If you haven’t heard from us by the dates articulated below, write us at wtocauditions@wolftrap.org. IF YOU APPLIED FOR NEW YORK You should have
Read MoreAlmost Ready to Hit the Road…
OK, thanks for tolerating my final perfunctory oh-no!-another-application-deadline-is-upon-us! post of the audition season: The final deadline for applications for the fall 2011 audition tour is tonight (Friday 9/3o) at midnight EDT. This deadline includes applications for the Vienna VA, Cincinnati, and Houston sites. I’ll be back to my usual entertaining and informative self (all things
Read MoreDeadlines and Linkage
The second deadline of the audition season looms tonight at midnight DST (for applications for Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco & Seattle). And notifications for the New York site applications are going out as we speak. If we weren’t able to put you through this year, we still wish you all the best as you navigate
Read MoreLooking for Audition Advice? Hit the Archives.
Apologies for my intense silence this fall, but I am lavishing all brain cells on reviewing the huge digital pile of applications in front of me. If you’re trolling for audition season musings and advice, you’ll be well served by checking out the Fall 2009 series of posts devoted to strutting your stuff in the
Read More2012 Application Deadline: New York
The September 16 New York audition site deadline is rapidly approaching. (Yes, I know… it’s early this year.) Start here: www.wolftrap.org/Opera/Audition.aspx
Read MoreFinal Aria Stats!
OK, we’re back on home turf, and the data geekery is done for a while. I’ve churned out the stats on which arias were offered as first choices in each vocal category during this fall’s audition tour. Start at the Aria Frequency page. Observations? Here they are, with the usual caveats. (Completely subjective, read at
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