PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
One of the core missions of The Atlanta Opera is to provide a wide variety of education and outreach opportunities for students of all ages. Below are professional development opportunities for young adults and educators.
High School Opera Institute
Arts Administration Internships
Marketing and Communications Internships
Music!Words!Opera!
Workshops for Educators
High School Opera Institute (HSOI)
Calling high school voice students in grades I0-I2! Are you considering a career in music? Would you like to expand your knowledge of opera and hone your skills as a performer?
Be a part of The Atlanta Opera High School Opera Institute!
Participants will attend monthly workshops and coaching sessions led by
leading professionals in the music field. Topics include Preparing and
Auditioning for a Role; Selecting a Music School; Characterization;
Diction; and Vocal Coachings. Participants will also be invited to
attend working Atlanta Opera rehearsals throughout the season, and will
showcase their work on a culminating spring concert.
Program runs October 2011 – June 2012.
Application deadline September 9, 2011.
2011-12 Application (PDF)
Selected applicants will be invited to audition in the fall of 2012. Audition will consist of a song in English and an Italian song - both must be memorized. Individuals may also be asked to sing major scales or tonal memory exercises. Accompanist will be provided.
This program is made possible in part by a grant from Publix Super Markets Charities.
Arts Administration Internships
Did you know that The Atlanta Opera offers arts administration internships for college students and recent graduates? The
Atlanta Opera internships are designed to connect the learning goals of
our interns to hands-on experiences and training in the field of arts
administration. The Atlanta Opera internships are unpaid, however
interns may earn college credit. The Atlanta Opera strives to make the
internship a valuable and meaningful experience for college students and
recent graduates. Interns gain a wide range of experience working in
each of the company's departments including education, marketing,
development, and production. Atlanta Opera interns are also provided
with professional development training workshops, networking
opportunities, guest speakers, presentations by department heads, and
employee discount on Shop Opera merchandise. Interns are accepted for
fall, spring, and summer semesters. To apply, please submit a cover
letter and resume to Emmalee Iden, Director of Education.
Application Deadline
Fall Internship (September – November) – July 30
Spring Internship (February – April) – December 1
Summer Internship (June – August) – March 1
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Marketing and Communications Internship
The Atlanta Opera Marketing and Communications internships provide experience for college/university students and recent graduates in designing and implementing marketing and communications strategies and messaging. They offer hands-on experience with PR campaign support and the optimization of social media vehicles in publicizing events, performances, and initiatives. They also provide invaluable networking opportunities needed to launch or enhance careers in public relations, marketing, and social media. Interns are accepted for fall, spring, and summer semesters. To apply, please submit a cover letter, writing samples, and resume to Laura Soldati, Communications Manager.
Application Deadlines
Fall Internship (September – November) – July 30
Spring Internship (February – April) – December 1
Summer Internship (June – August) – March 1
Job Description (PDF)
Music!Words!Opera!
This arts-integrated curriculum aids teachers in their students’ exploration of history, language, literature and music by finding new creative means of self-expression through the study of opera. M!W!O! program and training are designed for music teachers as well as other subject area teachers at the elementary, middle and high school level.
Participating educators receive five full days of training led by OPERA America professionals and Atlanta Opera benefits throughout the year. Next session is summer 2012.
Workshops for Educators
The Atlanta Opera is pleased to offer a free professional development workshop for teachers. Attendees will work with a professional teaching artist to learn strategies and techniques to use in their classrooms linking opera and the performing arts to the general education curriculum. This is a great way to prepare students for performances of Rabbit Tales or The Golden Ticket! Open to teachers of all subject areas and grade levels. Workshop will address Georgia Performance Standards in English Language Arts & Reading, Social Studies, Mathematics and Fine Arts.
Tuesday, February 7
6 PM to 8 PM
Morningside Presbyterian Church
1411 N. Morningside Dr, NE
Atlanta GA 30306
Free, RSVP required to Emmalee Iden, Director of Education
