Studio Artist Application InstructionsWolf Trap Opera Company 2009 Season

Application Process

• Apply using our online interactive application [preferred method]
• Download and print an application PDF.
• Call (703) 255-1935 to have a hard copy of the application mailed to you.

• Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
• No application materials are returned.
• We do not automatically confirm receipt of applications.
• Approximately 3 weeks before the requested audition date you will be notified by email as to whether or not you have been scheduled for an audition.
• If you do not hear from us, and it is less than 3 weeks before your requested date, contact us at wtocauditions@wolftrap.org or (703) 255-1935.
• If you receive an email inviting you to an audition, you must reply within 5 days to confirm that audition time.
• Please enable email from the domain wolftrap.org

• Not all applicants will be granted an audition.
• New for 2009: We are no longer accepting audio files or CDs as part of our application process.

• If you apply online and have any trouble uploading your headshot or resume, you may mail any or all parts of your application to us at 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. All correspondence must meet the published deadlines. If you intend to apply online, please do not wait until the last minute!
• All online applications must be paid by credit card. If you are unable to do so, please submit a paper application with a money order.

Audition Process

• Prepare three contrasting selections, one of which must be in English. Any combination of art songs and arias is acceptable.
• Prepare a contemporary monologue, no more than one minute long.
• You will begin with the selection of your choice. An additional selection and/or a monologue will be requested.

• A pianist will be provided, but you may bring your own pianist if you prefer.
• We are not able to arrange pre-audition rehearsals with the company pianist.

• Kim Pensinger Witman (Director, Wolf Trap Opera & Classical Programming)
• Lee Anne Myslewski (Administrative Director, Wolf Trap Opera & Classical Programming)
• Eric Melear (Wolf Trap Opera Studio Manager & WTOC Coach/Chorusmaster)

You may request feedback on your audition by emailing us at wtocauditions@wolftrap.org between January 1 and February 15, 2009.

• Operas will not be chosen until auditions have been heard.
• Rehearsals will probably begin in mid-May, and performances may last into the end of August. Not all artists are present for the entire season. Please note any conflicts with this basic time frame on your application form.

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