Emerging Artists
Emerging ArtistS
The Emerging Artist Program offers the opportunity to study with internationally renowned Italian and American teachers, coaches, and conductors; perform in A Night of Opera and Musical Theater with Serenata Orchestra; perform featured roles in Dido and Aeneas & Aeterna (by audition only); and take part in lectures, masterclasses, and private coachings. The Emerging Artist Program is directed by Michele Detwiler and provides opportunities for singers to receive training and connections to some of the world’s most prestigious theaters, universities and conservatories.
Program Informaton
JuNE 6 – 20, 2024
Emerging Artists singers vary in age and experience but typically are still in their early stages of education and training. This year’s Emerging Artist Season is directed by acclaimed mezzo-soprano Michele Detwiler and includes a unique partnership with The New Voice Festival’s Composers Studio, directed by Jake Landau, through which selected Emerging Artists will workshop and premiere new works. The 2024 season includes:
DIDO AND AENEAS & AETERNA
Presenting a new concept designed and directed, by drammaturg Andrea DelGiudice depicting the operas during an apocalyptic time when women warriors ruled Carthage.
A NIGHT OF OPERA AND MUSICAL THEATER
A concert of opera and musical theater scenes and arias in historic Boise with The Serenata Orchestra, including world premieres of opera scenes and art songs from the Composers In Residence Studio
PERFORMATIVA - VIRTUAL & LIVE INDUSTRY PANEL
A Festival intensive in Arte Scenica (language of the body) e Canto (singing) for Audition preparation with Internationally recognized artists Yuri Napoli, Director of Performing Artists at the Zeffirelli Foundation in Italy; and Andrea DelGiudice ”The Voice whisperer,” Internationally renowned soprano and New York City vocal master teacher. Our final day is “The audition” for a panel of top industry professionals.
PROGRAM INCLUDES…
Participation in fully-staged opera production with chamber orchestra
A Night of Opera & Musical Theater performance of opera & musical theater scenes & arias with Serenata Orchestra
Private voice lessons, coaching, and stylistic preparation
Masterclasses with industry professionals
Italian language classes
Acting and movement instruction
Video recordings of all public performances
Housing
Meal plan
Transportation from Boise Airport
Airfare NOT included.
TUITION
$3,200 – Hotel double room
$4,000 – Hotel single room
$2,500 – Local Boise residents (no housing or meal plan included)
Limited need-based scholarships are available.
*Please note that students under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the program. Please reach out to the Festival at thenewvoicefestival@gmail.com for information about lodging with a parent/guardian.
DEPOSIT & ENROLLMENT
Please note that a non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within 6 days upon acceptance to the program.
