The Collaborative Piano Fellowship seeks musicians who are ready to step into professional engagements, and lend their interpretive expertise. 

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Submissions are due by Feb. 15, 2023.

Results will be announced by Mar. 15, 2023. 

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Vocal collaborative pianists will work with Vocal Director Robin Fisher and Collaborative Piano Faculty as part of the Art Song Intensive. 

Program Description:

• Daily rehearsals and lessons with singers and art song composers 

• Masterclasses and coachings with guest faculty 

• World premiere performances of new art songs 

• Professional recordings 

• Serve as rehearsal pianist for opera chorus (as needed)

• Free admission to all Operation Opera events (lectures, rehearsals, performances)

• Tuition waivers and scholarships will be awarded based on audition review by the admissions panel. 

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Instrumental collaborative pianists will work with 4CE musicians in the chamber opera ensemble. Full-orchestra score reading and score reduction are highly desirable skills for this program. Prior experience performing new music and orchestral repertoire should be highlighted in the resumé. 

• Daily rehearsal with Four Corners Ensemble for chamber opera premieres

• Coachings, rehearsals with conductors, professional singers, composers, guest faculty

• World premiere performances of new chamber operas

• Professional recordings 

• Serve as rehearsal pianist for opera chorus (as needed)

• Free admission to all Operation Opera events (lectures, Q&A, rehearsals, performances)

• Tuition waivers and scholarships will be awarded based on audition review by the admissions panel. 

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Application Requirements

Category A: 

Vocal collab applicants will prepare video recordings of the following repertoire:

- Two or more performances accompanying a singer (or duet) of contrasting art songs/chamber duets/singer with instruments  in French, German, English, or Italian repertoire.

- One additional recording of any opera aria accompaniment with a singer may be submitted.

- A 24-hour quick-learn piece. Applicants will be given a piece to learn and record in a short period of time.

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Category B:

Instrumental collab applicants will prepare video recordings of the following repertoire:

- Solo piano work(s) 

- Duo/chamber work(s)

- A 24-hour quick- learn piece. Applicants will be given a piece to learn and record in a short period of time. 

 

Additional materials to be submitted (both categories):

1) One-page resume, hi-res headshot, and list of collaborative repertoire performed. 

2) Non-refundable application fee of $30

3) Applicants must upload at least two recent (maximum 18 months old) video clips via YouTube to their Google Form application.

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