2022 Mainstage Opera – La Bohème

June 27 – August 5, 2022 Mainstage Opera – La Bohème

A 6-week opportunity to gain role experience in a fully staged production in original language with four performances in historic John M. Hall Auditorium and the state-of-the-art Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

Vocal study at the Bay View Music Festival is designed to provide singers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of vocal technique, operatic, art song, role preparation, stage presentation, acting technique and skills necessary to build a career in the arts. In 2022, we will focus on technique, character development, acting skills, and interpretation through performances of La Bohème and Sound of Music.

Upon completion of an audition, up to 15 singers (most double cast) will be accepted and cast in the two productions. The program begins on June 27 and ends with departure from campus on August 5.

Fees are all-inclusive, so additional expenses are minimal while at Bay View and include voice lessons, coachings, and staging rehearsals.

A role in the mainstage opera

Performances will be accompanied by chamber orchestra.

Artists will participate in musical for 3 performances.

Performance practice class for singers (art song literature and performance)

Four voice lessons

Coachings with Conductor/Repetiteur as needed

Thriving in the Arts seminars on business skills for a career in music

Weekly performance opportunities in recitals

Participation in festival choir as section leader on selected Thursday and Sunday nights, with possible solo opportunities

Six weeks in a charming village on Lake Michigan in one of the most beautiful resort areas in the world.

Total cost after scholarship ranges from $2,400-$3,000, including tuition, room, and board (Full price is $3600).

Low application fee of $20.

Roles are open until filled, though we hope to finish casting by April 1.

There are provisions for cancellation of the festival due to Covid-19, in which case all money would be refunded to the participant.

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To apply, please Website.

Submit the following:

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Youtube links to 2 arias and one musical theatre song. One aria must be in Italian. If you choose to sing something from La Bohème, that would be fine but not required.

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Questions? Please call (231)225-8877 or contact voiceprogram@bayviewassociation.org.