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The Opera Institute at American University (The Kennedy Center's Washington National Opera's)

Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

WNO Opera Institute at American University is an inspiring three-week summer training program for highly motivated high school singers and accompanists. Over 100 students from across the country and around the world audition every year; only about 30 are selected to participate. Throughout the course of the program, students take classes in opera history, ear-training and sight-singing, Italian diction, movement for singers, and acting. Students also participate in various workshops and master classes taught by leading international artists. WNO Opera Institute participants thrive on intense and focused curriculum geared toward preparation for college performance programs and beyond.

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Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers 7/14/12: Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Participants in the three-week summer program that brings passionate, talented young musicians together collaborate for a performance featuring classical singers and pianists.

Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Participants in the three-week summer program that brings passionate, talented young musicians together collaborate for a performance featuring classical singers and pianists.
Washington National Opera: Opera Institute 7/9/11: Washington National Opera: Opera Institute

Singers and performers fresh from the WNO's Opera Institute, an inspiring three-week summer program instructed at American University, display their unique talents.

Washington National Opera: Opera Institute

Singers and performers fresh from the WNO's Opera Institute, an inspiring three-week summer program instructed at American University, display their unique talents.
Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers 7/10/10: Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Students from the prestigious WNO Institute perform.  They have been selected by the faculty because of excellence in areas such as performance, professionalism, academic success, good attitude, and growth as a musician.

Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Students from the prestigious WNO Institute perform.  They have been selected by the faculty because of excellence in areas such as performance, professionalism, academic success, good attitude, and growth as a musician.
Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers 7/11/09: Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Graduates of this intensive summer training program for highly motivated high school singers and accompanists perform Italian art songs and opera scenes.

Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Graduates of this intensive summer training program for highly motivated high school singers and accompanists perform Italian art songs and opera scenes.
Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers 7/14/08: Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Participants in this intensive, three-week training program perform a variety of well-known, semi-staged opera scenes in English, as well as Italian art songs.

Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Participants in this intensive, three-week training program perform a variety of well-known, semi-staged opera scenes in English, as well as Italian art songs.

Washington National Opera’s Opera Institute 7/16/07: Washington National Opera’s Opera Institute

Participants who have just completed the Washington National Opera’s Opera Institute, an intensive three-week training program, perform a variety of well-known, semi-staged opera scenes in English. Select individuals also present Italian art songs.

Washington National Opera’s Opera Institute

Participants who have just completed the Washington National Opera’s Opera Institute, an intensive three-week training program, perform a variety of well-known, semi-staged opera scenes in English. Select individuals also present Italian art songs.
Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers 7/17/06: Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Professional opera company staff and artists engage students in a 3-week program of workshops designed to develop well-rounded musicianship and further professional development, culminating in a recital of Italian art song. In conjunction with the Summer Opera Theater Company and the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music at The Catholic University of America.

Washington National Opera Institute for Young Singers

Professional opera company staff and artists engage students in a 3-week program of workshops designed to develop well-rounded musicianship and further professional development, culminating in a recital of Italian art song. In conjunction with the Summer Opera Theater Company and the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music at The Catholic University of America.

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