Announcing the 2011 Summer Session of the
An intensive opera/vocal program for advanced students and young professionals
Artistic/Executive Directors: Tracy Watson, William Watson, and Michael Ehrman
June 13 July 9, 2011
Courses to include:
Weekly private voice lessons
Weekly private coachings
Weekly Master Classes with Guest Artists
Classes in Acting, Aria Presentation, Audition Techniques
Staging rehearsals & Scenes Performance with Piano
"Shakespeare at the Opera" performance with piano and also
Mozart opera scenes, including "The Impresario" performance with piano
"The training institute is very lucky to have Michael Ehrman's directorial experience and insight. He has helped me immensely in my preparation of several appearances, and no doubt raised the level of my performing."
A distinguished Faculty, including:
- Tracy Watson, Voice
- William Watson, Voice
- Michael Ehrman, Acting & Staging
- Francesco Milioto, Coach & Conductor
- Lisa Kristina, Coach
- Valerie Maze, Coach
- Shannon McGinnis, Coach
- Jeffrey Peterson, Coach
- Ken Smith, Coach
- Roger Pines, Dramaturg of Chicago Lyric Opera
- Amy Conn, Soprano/Yoga Instructor
- James Morehead, Accompanist & Coach
- Teresa Kang, Accompanist & Coach
- Master Class Teachers to be announced
Tuition - $1,950
AUDITIONS (in Chicago area): December 5, 2010 and February 13, 2011.
Application Deadline:
Applications for the December 5, 2010 auditions should be received by November 15, 2010.
Applications for the February 13, 2011 auditions should be received by January 15, 2011.
Download Application Form
The program is designed for Chicago area residents, including summer residents. Applicants other than Chicago residents are welcome. However, we do not offer arrangements for housing, travel and transportation.
Classes and performances will be held at Westminster Place facilities in Evanston, IL.
For more information, contact us at: watsonstudios@comcast.net