School of Music
Workshops
Matador Opera Workshop
Matador Opera Workshop
May 13-26, 2024
The Matador Opera Workshop is designed for the aspiring opera singer seeking to learn how to prepare, perform and perfect the art of role preparation. This two-week role prep intensive provides daily coaching, lessons, rehearsals, solo concert performances, master class performances, and career guidance.
Led by a team of experienced opera professionals, the workshop offers a unique opportunity to work closely with top-notch directors and coaches. You'll receive personalized instruction and guidance as you prepare for a performance of Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus, which will showcase your talent and skill to a wide audience.
All workshop participants will be assigned a role to study. Some participants will
be given a principal role to sing in its entirety while others will be able to perform
in scenes from that role.
Sung in English with English dialogue..
Registration
The 2024 Matador Opera Workshop takes place between May 13-26 and is open to all interested singers. If you have questions about the workshop, please contact Artistic Director, Dr. Rebecca Hays , or call 806.742.2270.
Registration for 2023 Matador Opera Workshop: Open until April 1, 2024
To Register: Email all required materials to rebecca.hays@ttu.edu
Required Materials
- Resume
- Color Photo
- Link to two recent classical recordings
- Current place of study
- Contact information
- Role(s) interested in
- T-shirt size
Tuition
Tuition: $1,000.00
Tuition is due by April 19th.
Payment
Deposit due 4/15/24: $150
Pay by CREDIT CARD - we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Pay by CHECK - complete the registration process and mail check to the camp office with registration number and health form
Please only hit the submit button once. If your confirmation doesn't appear, call the camp office at 806.742.2225 to confirm that it was submitted.
Housing
The Matador Opera Workshop will not be handling housing. Housing during the workshop is the responsibility of the workshop participant.
The Staybridge in Lubbock is offering a camp rate, call for details: Camp Rate: $79
Each room has two beds and a full pull-out couch bed.
During reservation state that you are with the Matador Opera Workshop
If you wish to share a room please indicate this to Ms. Cantu in an email. Payment may be split upon arrival between campers.
Deadline
Registration deadline: April 1, 2024.
workshop Faculty
Dr. Rebecca Wascoe Hays
Artistic Director, Soprano & Artist Teacher of Applied Voice
Texas Tech University
Prof. Gerald Dolter
Baritone & Artist Teacher of Voice
Texas Tech University
Dr. Jeffrey Peterson
Coach & Guest Artist
Baylor University
Jared Tehse
Vocal Coach
Dr. Allen Saunders
Bass & Artist Teacher of Voice
Northern Arizona University
Professor Mary Jane Johnson
Soprano
General Director of the Amarillo Opera & Guest Artist
Alan Hicks
Opera Direction and Acting Coach
Gregory DiLuzio
Associate Conductor
Jamie Van Eyck
Mezzo-soprano & Guest Artist
Baylor University
Joey Holland-Garcia
Tenor, Artist Teacher of Voice
Texas Tech University
Kimberly Davis
Soprano, Artist Teacher of Voice
University of Southern Mississippi
School of Music
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Address
18th and Boston Avenue Box 42033, Lubbock TX 79409-2033 -
Phone
806.742.2274 | Fax: 806.742.2294 -
Email
schoolofmusic@ttu.edu