Love to sing? Love the theatre? Is it time to take your talent to the next level? Then Scottish Opera Young Company is for you!
The programme is made up of three training strands:
Scottish Opera Young Company for ages 17-25 (auditioned)
Scottish Opera Young Company Gateway for ages 14-17 (non-auditioned)
Scottish Opera Young Company Stage Management for ages 16-19 (application and interview)
Training and performance programmes for 14 to 25 year olds Sep 2019 to Apr 2020
Formerly known as Connect, Scottish Opera Young Company (SOYC) offers young singers and stage managers a unique and practical introduction to the world of opera and the chance to develop their talent through an immersive weekend programme. Rehearsing through the year, SOYC members work with a range of opera professionals – including directors, choreographers, conductors, stage managers and vocal coaches – to hone their skills, culminating in their own performance each Spring. You don’t necessarily need loads of experience, but you do need enthusiasm, commitment and the ability to work with other like-minded young people.
Supported by: Gordon Fraser Charitable Trust, James Wood Bequest Fund, The W.A. Cargill Fund, The William Syson Charitable Foundation, The Jennie S Gordon Memorial Trust, The Dunclay Charitable Trust, Scottish Opera’s Education Angels
Scottish Opera Young Company (SOYC) offers outstanding training for exceptional young performers who want to experience working within a professional opera company. Participants will enjoy sessions with an established vocal coach, have the opportunity to participate in masterclasses with international guest artists, and closely observe the work of Scottish Opera both in rehearsal and performance.
The programme is normally delivered over 10 weekends (including Friday evenings) between September and April, with a full week of rehearsals before the performances in the Spring. All applicants must be able to read music.
Applications to be part of our 2019/20 Young Company are now CLOSED.
Scottish Opera Young Company Gateway Sep 2019 to Apr 2020
Not quite ready for Scottish Opera Young Company? The Gateway programme provides musical and theatrical training for aspiring young singers aged 14-17.
There is no audition and you do not need to have any previous stage experience, though you do need to have loads of enthusiasm and be able to read music.
SOYC Gateway members collaborate with professional workshop leaders to explore opera and theatre in a variety of different styles. As well as developing vocal technique, sessions focus on acting, stagecraft, movement, language and theatre design.
The Gateway programme is delivered over 10 Sunday afternoons (2.30-5.30pm) and culminates in a performance showcase for friends and family in Spring 2020.
Scottish Opera Young Company Stage Management Oct 2019 to Apr 2020
If you're aged 16-19 and would like to be involved backstage, then Scottish Opera Young Company Stage Management is for you!
SOYC Stage Management offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the role of stage managers in producing opera. Mentored by the SOYC Stage Manager you will, alongside other Scottish Opera professionals, undertake the stage management of a fully-staged production. You’ll also work closely with other members of SOYC in a busy rehearsal room, as well as collaborate with professional directors, conductors, choreographers and singers on the 2020 SOYC production.
To apply you must be aged 16 or over by 1 October 2019. Entry is by application and interview. Ability to read a music score is not necessary.
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