Period of the EOA module in 2023-2024:
- From 05 to 09-02-2024
Open for:
- 1, max. 5 vocal students
Content:
This short-term module gives the singers insights in the art of auditioning and producing an audition video.
It consists of daily workshops in which subjects such as choice of repertoire, presentation, projection and artistry of the spoken voice, professional attitude with the pianist and mental preparation are addressed. Each session ends with a simulation of a professional audition and feedback on it.
The other component of this intensive week concerns the camera. Daily workshops address the following subjects:
How to create and project an authentic character while playing for a camera? How to bring subtlety and honesty to one’s performance?
The singers will be introduced to the Stanislasky method through exercises adapted to the operatic repertoire.
On the final day the singers join specialists in a round table on “The singer and marketing in the professional world” followed by the final audition in front of a professional jury.
The online component will provide guidance on technical aspects on filming an audition video oneself.
Kinds of voice and role:
All voices
Specialty of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe:
Intensive and condensed module to give a quick insight to the art of auditioning.
Name(s) of the professor(s) of this module:
- Heidi Brunner, audition training, vocal training
- Jay Natelle, Stanislasky method, acting for a camera
- Topi Lehtipuu, moderator of the round table
- NN, jury of the final audition
- NN, vocal coach, pianist
Possible extras:
- Possibility to film an audition video
Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:
30-36
Number of ECTS within master accreditation:
3 ECTS
Entrance examination: Required repertoire:
General entrance examination requests. Check the Application form.
Description of the final examination:
Progress examination
Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included/ excluded in this price:
Full time module: free for students in Erasmus Programme (Swiss Mobility Programme)
Communication language:
French, English, German
Deadline for application:
- 1st deadline: 08 May 2023
- 2nd deadline: 01 September 2023
Date for expected answers:
- 1st deadline: 15 May 2023
- 2nd deadline: 15 September 2023
