Mary Ragland Young Artist Program

In 1995, Nashville Opera established the Mary Ragland Young Artist Program.  The program is named after Nashville Opera’s founder Mary Cortner Ragland, a Juilliard trained soprano.  The program provides four or more developing professional singers and one coach/accompanist valuable performance opportunities.

Selected from some 100 applicants that audition each season, the Mary Ragland Young Artists are in residence for four months.  During this time they receive coachings, participate in master classes, and participate in workshops that explore the business side of opera.

Singers gain valuable performance experience by appearing in leading roles for the spring education tour production, in various recital and concert appearances as well as performing comprimario roles in main stage productions.  The coach/accompanist serves as the Music Director for the education tour production, at various recitals and concert appearances, and provides coaching for singers during the residency.

All artists are provided with a weekly salary, round-trip transportation from their city of origin, and housing during the residence.

We are proud to introduce the 2012 Mary Ragland Young Artists.  Click on an artist’s name to learn more.

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Auditions for the Mary Ragland Young Artist Program

Applications for the Winter 2013 Mary Ragland Young Artists Program are available now.  We will begin accepting applications January 1, 2012.

Download an application for singers.

Download an application for coach/accompanists.

Applicants should mail the following requested materials:

•  Completed application

•  Headshot, 8 ½ by 10

•  Resume

•  $25 Non-refundable application fee (money order ONLY)

All materials should be mailed to:

Mary Ragland Young Artist Program

Attn: Stuart Holt, Director of Education and Outreach

Nashville Opera

3622 Redmon Street

Nashville, TN 37209

Please do not send recordings or other materials not listed above.  All applicants must be US Residents or provide proof of right to work in the United States.

Nashville Opera Fellows Program

In 2006, Nashville Opera established the Nashville Opera Fellows program in conjunction with Belmont University.  This program is designed to provide singers who are pursuing master’s degrees in vocal performance valuable experience with a professional opera company.

 

Fellows gain performance experience by performing in Nashville Opera’s chorus and covering roles in the touring production, as well as being part of the university’s opera productions.  They also participate in masterclasses and career development workshops alongside the Mary Ragland Young Artists.

 

Fellows will receive scholarship funds with the possibility of further compensation for additional performances.  All Fellows receive complimentary tickets to Nashville Opera’s mainstage productions.

Interested candidates should contact Stuart Holt, director of education and outreach,

via email for an application and more information.

sholt@nashvilleopera.org

Internships

Be part of the largest opera company in Tennessee and look "behind the scenes" at a non-profit arts organization by exploring the internship opportunities available at Nashville Opera.  Our internship program will challenge students both personally and professionally.  The staff strives to ensure that an internship serves to enhance the student’s educational experience and career development.  All interns become integral members of the department(s) they work in and gain valuable experience while making professional contacts.

We offer internships in the following areas:

•    Arts Administration

•    Development

•    Education

•    Hospitality/Event Management

•    Public Relations/Marketing

All internships are unpaid positions, although all interns will receive two season tickets to Nashville Opera.  Housing is not included in the internship.

To apply, please submit the following materials to Stuart Holt at the address below:

•    Cover letter indicating your desired internship, why you have an interest in working in the arts, and when you’d like to do an internship (summer, fall, spring).

•    Résumé including present and permanent addresses, education, and work experience.

•    Writing sample of no more than three pages (class paper, newspaper article, etc.) that you believe represents your writing ability well.

•    Two letters of recommendation from professors, past intern supervisors, or other persons with knowledge of your work ethic.

Internship Program

Attn: Stuart Holt, Director of Education and Outreach

Nashville Opera
3622 Redmon Street
Nashville, TN 37209

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