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Save the Date!
Summer 2010 in Review
Get to Know Our Staff
Goodbye to Gergana
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October 27
New York City
OPERA America
“Making Connections” Series
October 28-30
New York City
OperaWorks Auditions Workshops
November 29
Northridge CA
Arts Council Presentation
December 5
Studio City CA
“Sing-In The Holidays” Alumni Concert
Log on to the OperaWorks Calendar for the most up-to-date information! |
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25th Anniversary Gala
April 30, 2011
Join us as we kick off our 25th Anniversary year with a Gala Event at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills!
More details coming soon! |
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A NOTE FROM ANN |
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Welcome to our first monthly newsletter.
With our “family” now around the globe an online communiqué allows us stay in touch. Every month you will meet some of our alumni, receive advance notice about events, and take advantage of special offers!
We have new projects in the works and in the coming months we will introduce an “Alumni Only” newsletter, expanded professional development opportunities for opera singers--at all phases in their careers--and 25th Anniversary events.
SO STAY TUNED!!!
Ann Baltz, Founder and Artistic Director |
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The Emerging Artist and the Advanced Artist Programs both involved intensive training with a faculty of exceptional professionals, to prepare each singer musically, dramatically, physically, mentally and emotionally for the rigors of a career on the stage. Each program culminated with two performances of original works:
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Arias In Motion is the original dance-opera created during
the Emerging Artist program.
Jeni Houser (singing), Elisabeth Hipp
Photo: Valerie Neumark |
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Pride and Promiscuity is the original three-act opera created during the Advanced Artist Program. (L-R) Sara Antunovich, Christian Sanders, Sarah Eve Brand, Kevin Bylsma
Photo: Valerie Neumark |
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Pride and Promiscuity PR cast photo for the soap opera Confessions in Act 2.
(L-R) Rachael Hibbs, Austin Thompson, Lauren Haber, Jon Keenan, Rachel Hippert, Leslie Tay.
Photo: Rick Stockwell |
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FROM A RECENT ALUM
“...[OperaWorks] was life changing, and has forever changed the way I view being an Artist… your team of faculty replaced the idea that we have to be something we are not, and instead through the loving and safe environment, taught us that who we are as artists--our personality, the choices we make--are not only good enough, but are 100% more real, interesting and exciting than trying to be something we are not.” -Austin Thompson (2010) |
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Patty Kirby joined our staff as Managing Director in January 2010. While her background was as a director and manager of several pediatric therapy agencies in the area of special education, she focused much of her attention on non-profits supporting environmental and community improvement causes. [read more]
Stephanie Howard is the most recent addition to our staff as Programs Administrator. She holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from California State University-Northridge and has performed in operas on- and off-campus. [read more]
Valerie Neumark has been working with OperaWorks for the last year implementing the redesign of the OperaWorks branding, website and print materials. With a background in non-profit administration and a Master's Degree in Arts Education, Valerie came on-board originally to design a new website, but has quickly become an integral part of OperaWorks overall communications and strategic marketing efforts. [read more] |
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Gergana Dimitrova leaves our staff after an eight year association with OperaWorks. She began as a volunteer at the concessions table, was hired in 2004 as Assistant Administrator and, in 2009 at the age of 19, became the Programs Administrator. She is moving to the East Coast where she will attend the University of North Carolina. She has been an invaluable member of our staff and we will miss her. |
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Attitude & Gesture Cards Complete Set
This month you can purchase OperaWorks’ most popular educational materials as a set for 25% off. The Complete Set includes the Attitude Cards plus the Gesture, Movement, and Musicality Cards. Easy to use in the teaching studio or the practice room, these invaluable tools draw out the creative and expressive talents in all performers.
Regularly $31.00 if purchased separately.
Buy the Complete Set and save $25%.
This month only - $23.25 (plus shipping & handling) [shop now]
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