Opera for the Future

Gauteng Opera academy offers talented young singers with no formal training and from previously disadvantaged communities and from all races, the opportunity to further their studies and to gain experience through the Academy. The driving force for Gauteng Opera is to build and sustain good singing and well-rounded artists in South Africa.

The trainees will receive training in general opera disciplines including vocal and presentation techniques through regular interaction with very skilled and experienced lecturers. The trainees are also offered an opportunity to sing in minor or small roles for GAUTENG OPERA when they are ready and as and when these opportunities arise.

All singers accepted as academy members with GAUTENG OPERA ACADEMY will have their tuition fully covered by Sponsorships and Grants. With Accreditation Gauteng Opera academy will also be able to take in paying students as well.

Intensive one-to-one coaching; A strong emphasis on ensemble work; Regular acting and movement sessions; Regular classes in music essentials; Individual and group coaching in Aria Presentation; Regular classes in Italian, German and French classes; Professional coaches to be sourced from American, British and European opera houses; Regular classes in Italian conversation.

Gauteng Opera Internship programme is one of the world most important training phases for budding opera singers. Young singers are given the opportunity to earn their first professional engagement as interns and be guided by very experienced experts. The singers will receive training in vocal and presentation techniques through regular interaction with acclaimed singers, coaches, directors and conductors as well as Master classes.

Gauteng Opera Internship programme also offers an opportunity for singers to sing in minor or small roles for GAUTENG OPERA as well as more featured roles. Each singer will have individually designed programmes for them to meet their needs and aspirations.

All singers accepted as intern with Gauteng Opera Internship programmme will have their tuition fully covered by Sponsorships and Grants.

Roles

GAUTENG OPERA ACADEMY/ INTERN will learn full roles during their learnerships period.
They will also be studying smaller roles if needed and also understudy main roles.

Ensembles will also be a big focus as the singers must learn to perform in ensemble work.

Each year the singers will give presentation of a selection from their core roles to the public and interested parties.

Masterclasses

Gauteng Opera will engage the services of well-known and successful professional singers for masterclasses

Acting

Individual and group classes will be offered in order to improve stage presence and acting skills.

Ensemble & Workshop

Intern will be working on scenes from operas and also learn and interpret full roles.

Theoretical Work

The trainees are also required to learn the following theoretical disciplines:

• History of Music
• History of costumes and theatre
• German, Italian, French
• Music

Practical Work

The trainees are also required to learn the following theoretical disciplines:

• Singing
• Acting
• Piano
• Aural