Opera

This course of instruction is limited to those students wishing to pursue a career in either performance or production of opera. A successful audition and interview with the director of Opera prior to enrolment in coursework is required of all prospective Opera majors.

• First Year. Vocal development, musicianship, and tone production are emphasized. Stress is laid on vocal materials best suited to the student's individual requirements and development. Exploration of operatic styles is begun.
• Second Year. Technical and interpretive vocal studies are continued. Further exploration of styles in both song and operatic literature is stressed.
• Third Year. Considerable vocal development is expected. Production and performance of operatic scenes or complete operas become a part of the student's curriculum. Emphasis on good singing techniques is continued. An increasing number of operatic arias is required as part of the student's vocal repertoire. Styles continue to be stressed. Practical work in movement and acting for the lyric stage is introduced.
• Fourth Year. Continued emphasis on vocal techniques especially on the vocal-dramatic techniques of operatic vocal literature. Operatic acting skills are further developed. Considerable understanding of representative operatic styles is expected. Performance and production of scenes or complete operas continue.