Artists-in-Residence

Opera Memphis is collaborating with the University of Memphis for the year round Artist-in-Residence program in the 2010-2011 season.  The Artists-in-Residence will be well qualified singers who are accepted into the two-year Artist Diploma in Voice program at the University of Memphis.  For more information about applying for the Artist Diploma program, please visit the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music webpage.

Performance opportunities for Artist Diploma students at Opera Memphis include:

  • At least one main stage role in a production, generally supporting or comprimario
  • Covering principal roles
  • Outreach performances including programs in schools and formal concerts
  • Option for singing in the chorus

Performance opportunities with the University of Memphis Opera include:

  • At least one principal role with orchestra per year. (There are at least two fully staged opera productions with orchestra each academic year.)
  • Concerts and outreach events