Training at Berlin Opera Academy
European summer opera program for emerging artists
Singers | Orchestra | Faculty Bios
Singers - A typical day at BOA
German Language Class | 10:00-12:00
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Movement for Singers | 13:00-14:00
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Production Rehearsals | 14:00-21:00
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Agent Audition |
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Roundtable Discussions & Workshops | Group roundtable and workshop topics include: YAPS, German universities, applying for employment visas, agent auditions, acting, self-promotion and career mentorship. |
Individual Coachings | Scheduled parallel to rehearsals, BOA singers work individually with faculty and visiting professors to develop their audition package arias, languages, interpretation and artistry. To maximize learning opportunities, we have an open door policy. |
Masterclasses | World class singers, teachers, directors and agents give guidance on vocal technique, aria presentation and successful auditioning. |
Sommersoirées | BOA hosts a formal Sommersoirées Series in Berlin where singers showcase favorite arias. |
Lieder Abend | BOA studios transform into an intimate music salon for an internal concert among friends to share art song, musicals, lieder and mélodie. |
Role Study | Prepare an additional role to audition for as a cover, to gain experience. Role study involves using individual coaching sessions to further develop the role and attending non-conflicting rehearsals to observe. The role will be evaluated at the end of the BOA, and, if successful, can be added to your resume. |
All elements of the academy may be subject to adjustment per the requests of faculty and facility availability.
Next steps
Ready to apply?See our summer program application & scholarship page for singers. |
Questions?Have a look at our FAQ. |
Interested in professional development?Find out more about our Professional Development Summer Studio Program. |
Want to know what our past participants say?Check out the reviews of Berlin Opera Academy. |
Why Berlin?Discover the opera capital of the world. |
Interested in BOA's German Faculty's books about "German for Opera Singers"?Check out Bernd Hendrick's blog & books here. |
PressCheck out CBS' feature on Berlin Opera Academy here. |
Orchestra: A typical day at BOA
German Language Class | 10:00-12:00
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Movement for Musicians | 13:00-14:00
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Production Rehearsals | 14:00-21:00
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Roundtable Discussions & Workshops | Group roundtable and workshop topics include: German universities, applying for employment visas, self-promotion and career mentorship. |
Masterclasses | World class conductors and teachers give guidance on technique, presentation, musical style and successful auditioning. |
Sommersoirées | BOA hosts a formal Sommersoirées Series in Berlin where musicians showcase favorite works. |
Chamber Music Concert | BOA hosts a concert series in Berlin where the orchestra can perform chamber music works of their choosing. |
Individual lessons are not part of the program, but we are happy to share our extensive network of musician contacts in Berlin with students who wish to make their own arrangements.
Each session is focused on the opera performances, but the week in-between is tailored to the unique needs and desires of our talented orchestra members. Through open communication with our conductors, we make sure that the program is constantly evolving to best suit the group.
Next steps
Ready to apply?See our summer program application & scholarship page for orchestra musicians. |
Would like to know more?Read about the orchestra summer program. |
Want to know what our past participants say?Check out the reviews of Berlin Opera Academy. |
Why Berlin?Discover the opera capital of the world. |