2022 OSA Season

  • APPLICATION DEADLINES:

    • Letter of Offer and Acceptance email sent Wednesday 15 December 2021

    • Acceptance reply email and $200 deposit due Wednesday 22 December 2021

    • Remaining payment of $470 and acceptance documentation due Friday 29 January 2022

NEW AND RETURNING SCHOLARS SEASON ACCEPTANCE FORMS:

  1. 2022 Season Acceptance Form

  2. Make payment

  3. Repertoire List

  4. Meet the Scholar Questionnaire

 

OR DIRECT DEBIT (please use YOUR NAME as the reference)
Account name: Opera Scholars Australia Trust
BSB: 083 290
Account No.: 16930 8561

In accepting a place in this program, and therefore a scholarship position, you are making this commitment accepting responsibilities to the program and, in some cases to Patrons. In the event circumstances change and you had to consider withdrawing from the program we would require a formal meeting to discuss and would appreciate a medical certificate be provided in the event withdrawal occurs for medical reasons). Should you wish to withdraw your involvement in the 2022 OSA Season, please complete the below form.

In the event that you withdraw from the program without approval before the end of the season, you may be required to pay back some or all of the $10,000 Scholarship.

PERFORMANCE PREPARATION SESSIONS

Performance Preparation Sessions are held on Tuesday nights, Additional Mentor sessions will also be scheduled through the season with industry professionals. Location of rehearsals has had to change due to impact of covid restrictions. It is anticipated they will be at the Abbotsford Convent.

Areas covered in Performance Preparation Sessions:

  • Solo performance feedback

  • Repertoire learning

  • Ensemble learning

  • Stage choreography

  • Peer feedback

OPERA SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR

The winner of Opera Scholar of the Year will be awarded the Betty Amsden AO Scholarship, a cash prize of $5,000. It is hoped the scholarship recipient will also perform his/her winning aria at another significant performance (covid restrictions permitting), as the Opera Scholar of the Year.

How is the Opera Scholar of the Year chosen?

Up to eight semi-finalists are selected to perform and three finalists will then be nominated. The Directors will monitor the progress and performances of the finalists during the OSA season. They will then compete for Opera Scholar of the Year. The winner is chosen by a panel consisting of an adjudicator, OSA Artistic Director and Founding Directors.

Consideration will be given to:
1.     Vocal quality and potential on the day

2.    Musicianship (style, phrasing, vocal technique, pitch and note accuracy etc)
3.    Response to masterclass instruction
4.    Development regarding interpretation, presentation and performance
6.    Quality of rehearsal and performance at Opera in the Alps.
7.     Punctuality at all preparation sessions and performances

COMMUNICATION

DROPBOX

This online platform will be used to transfer sheet music documents, calendar of events, event running sheets and descriptions and relevant forms throughout the 2022 season. These documents will not be distributed via email communication. You will be sent a Dropbox link at the start of the season.

FACEBOOK

Most communication is administered through Facebook. Please advise us, should you not have a Facebook account or if during the season you deactivate your account so we are sure to keep you informed. You will be invited to join a private OSA Season 2022 Facebook group in February 2022.

LATE OR ABSENCE FROM REHEARSALS

Should you be late or absent from a rehearsal please complete the online N/A form accessible through the above form which will be sent to you at the start of the season.

NB. Should a scholar be unable to fulfil attendance and punctuality requirements, a review of their participation within the program will be undertaken by the OSA Program& Vocal Director and their position may be re-evaluated.

PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT AND PHOTOGRAPHS FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO

OSA will arrange for our photographer to take your photo and provide you with a professional headshot, for a fee of $50, that will be used throughout the OSA season at various performances and can also be used for your own purposes. 

SCHOLAR COMMITTEE

The Scholar Committee is an opportunity for a representative group of Scholars to meet with the Directors to discuss the program, give ideas and scholar feed-back. It will consist of up to 6 members, including the Scholar of the Year and a mix of seasoned and new Scholars. The committee meets approx. every eight weeks.
NB. All Scholars will be given the opportunity to apply to be selected to be on the Committee.