OPERA SCHOLARS AUSTRALIA
Founded in 1998 by opera singers and educators Graeme Wall OAM and Margot Cory-Wall OAM, Opera Scholars Australia is a leading development program for young classical singers who show the potential for a stage career. Based in Melbourne, OSA offers an extensive training program as well as unique and exciting performance opportunities. OSA creates a safe and respectful environment for scholars to grow and develop their craft.
Inside this like-minded community, the scholars are given opportunities to work with leading vocal coaches, movement and acting training, headshot and performance photography, videography, wellbeing education, intensives, vocal competitions and a varied performance program. OSA is committed to training the next generation of classical singers - to help preserve the proud tradition of classical singing in Australia and ensure that the stories of the future are told through the beauty of vocal music.
PATRONS
Yvonne Kenny AM
“Opera Scholars Australia runs a program that provides a wonderful pathway for young singers to learn their craft – to develop singers voices naturally and to assist with artistry and confidence.”
Yvonne assigns time from her busy international performance and teaching schedule to engage with the Scholars and share her skills and vast experience in the Opera Scholars Australia Masterclass programs.
The Late Betty Amsden AO
“To me young people are very important because they are our future. It gives me great satisfaction to watch the people I support and the program I make possible go forward and flourish and be the best they can be. It is the joy of knowing I am doing a little good somewhere.”
Betty Amsden AO was one of Victoria’s strongest advocates for philanthropy in the arts industry. Betty was a long time supporter of the Opera Scholars Australia program and generously donated to the Betty Amsden AO Scholarship awarded annually to the winner of the Opera Scholar of the Year competition.
Teddy Tahu Rhodes
“It is always exciting to perform with the young singers who will contribute to the future of Opera in Australia. The Opera Scholars’ talent and enthusiasm brings such an energy to the stage and joy to those who hear them.”
Teddy Tahu Rhodes is a supporter of the Opera Scholars Australia program having performed at Opera in the Alps and Opera in the Market. As an opera singer, Teddy is rapidly establishing an international career on both the operatic stage and the concert platform.
BOARD MEMBERS
Margot Cory-Wall OAM
Jackson Harnwell
Yvonne Kenny AM
Ian Johnston
David Pinches - Board Chair
Graeme Wall OAM
FOUNDING DIRECTORS
Margot Cory-Wall OAM
Graeme Wall OAM
General Manager
Amelia Christo
Program Director
Alexander Lewis