Opera Apprentice Program

Headed by co-directors Barbara Dever and Carlos César Rodríguez. This program is designed for gifted college age and emerging artist level singers.

NLMF Opera Apprentice Program will include:

  • Cast Assignments in our La bohème highlights show. 
  • Chorus Scholarship opportunities / possible comprimario roles in Mainstage La bohème .
  • Role Preparation.
  • Audition Package Coaching.
  • Weekly Vocal Lessons and Coaching sessions.
  • Opera Arias and Scenes concert.
  • Master Classes with Barbara Dever, Carlos César Rodríguez, as well as Northern Lights Music Festival Conductor Gavriel Heine, and mainstage director as well as other festival faculty.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with other festival chamber musicians throughout the festival season.

Program dates: June 24 – July 19,  2023
Arrival: June 24th
Performance dates: La bohème highlights July 13, 2023
Mainstage: July 14 and 16, 2023

Tuition: $2000.00 (Includes Housing and program costs)*

*Apprentice Artists are responsible for their own transportation to and from the festival.

Please send questions to: info@northernlightsmusic.org. .

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Photo of Opera Apprentices singing in July 4th concert.
Young woman on stage with cellists.