Welcome Opera Carolina Chorus Members
to the 2010/2011 Season

 

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Ladies & Gentlemen of the Opera Carolina Chorus:

 

Welcome to the 2010/2011 Opera Carolina season. 

 

Again this year, the process for you to volunteer to sing in main stage productions has been streamlined.  We ask you to navigate through the rehearsal calendars, complete the sign-up form and return it to us via email no later than May 31.

 

Please understand that just because you advise us you are available to sing in a production does not necessarily mean we will be able to cast you in that production, particularly since two of the productions, Cosi and Pinafore require smaller ensembles.

 

The Opera Chorus continues to grow and mature as a performing ensemble thanks to your dedication and desire.  Thank you!

 

Please do not hesitate to email Michael or me with questions regarding the calendar, or other matters relating to Opera Carolina.

 

James Meena

General Director & Principal Conductor

 

 

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Opera Carolina Chorus

 

On stage in Otello

Qualifications & Standards

 

Singing experience from private lessons, or participation in other singing organizations such as concert choirs, church organizations, and school choirs is important.  A good ear for languages is helpful as the Opera Chorus performs in the original language, with most operas being sung in Italian, French or German. 

 

Opera Chorus members are encouraged to continue to grow as singers, either through private instruction or other performance opportunities, including solos and stage performance with other community groups.  More important than experience is one’s desire to learn and to develop the skills needed to be an excellent Opera Chorus member.  The Opera Chorus is expected to perform at a high professional level.  To ensure this level of performance, professional training and support is provided through the rehearsal process by the music staff.

 

Attendance

 

Attendance at all rehearsals is expected.  Members must register absences in advance by using a ‘conflict’ form, or by phone or email to the production department.  In the event a member is absent from more than two rehearsals, either music or staging, the Principal Conductor may elect one of the following courses of action:  a) request the Member demonstrate his/her capability to perform the music in a private session; b) replace or remove the Member from the production.

 

 Honoraria

 

Opera Carolina recognizes the time commitment required to be a successful member of the Opera Chorus.  In recognition of the service of Opera Chorus members, the company provides an honorarium to each member for each production.  Taxes are not deducted from honoraria.  Honoraria are divided into categories, as follows

 

 

 

A year is defined as a member having performed in two of the four main stage productions in a single season.  Special consideration may be given members who sing a single production, at the discretion of the General Director.

 

Complimentary Tickets

 

Opera Carolina makes every effort to provide complimentary tickets in an appropriate and meaningful way as a statement of our appreciation for those who bring their talents to our stage.  Tickets for Opera Carolina productions are at a premium, and Opera Chorus members are asked to access complimentary and discounted tickets with the realization that the company needs to have as many seats available for sale as is possible.

 

 

On stage with Denyce Graves in Margaret Garner

 

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Opera Carolina Season

 

 

 

W. A. Mozart
COSI FAN TUTTE,
or THE SCHOOL FOR LOVERS

In Italian	Caitlin Lynch, Elizabeth Stannard, Robert Mack
Belk Theater	James Meena, conductor
October 16, 17 & 21, 2010	Bernard Uzan, director
(mixed chorus of 26 singers)

                             

Giuseppe Verdi
LA TRAVIATA

In Italian	Jennifer Black, Jonathan Boyd, Mark Rucker
Belk Theater	Joel Revzen, conductor
February 3, 5 & 6, 2011	Jay Lesenger, director
(mixed chorus of 50 singers)

             

Gilbert & Sullivan
  H.M.S. PINAFORE

In English	Keith Jurosko, John Muriello, Alicia Berneche
Belk Theater	tbd, conductor
May 12, 14 & 15, 2011	Bill Theisen. director
(mixed chorus of 22 singers)

 

 

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Chorus Rehearsal Calendar 2010/2011

 

 

W. A. Mozart, COSI FAN TUTTE or THE SCHOOL FOR LOVERS  May6, 2010 PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Date	Time	Event	Location
Mon, 20-Sep Mon, 27-Sep Thu, 30-Sep Sun, 3-Oct Tue, 5-Oct Thu, 7-Oct Fri, 8-Oct Sat, 9-Oct Mon, 11-Oct Tue, 12-Oct Wed, 13-Oct Thu, 14-Oct Sat, 16-Oct Sun, 17-Oct Thu, 21-Oct	7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 2:00 – 5:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 2:00 – 5:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 8:00 curtain 2:00 curtain 7:30 curtain	Chorus Music Rehearsal Chorus Music Rehearsal Sing Through w/Principals Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Room Run-through Piano Tech/Dress Orchestra Dress I Orchestra Dress II Orchestra Dress III/Student Night Performance #1 Performance #2 Performance #3	CCDS CCDS Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater
Calendar TOP			Welcome

 

Giuseppe Verdi, LA TRAVIATA May, 6, 2010 PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Date	Time	Event	Location
Mon, 8-Nov Mon, 15-Nov Mon, 22-Nov Sat, 8-Jan Mon, 10-Jan Sat, 15-Jan Sun, 16-Jan Thur, 20-Jan Fri, 21-Jan Sat, 22-Jan Sun, 23-Jan Mon, 24-Jan Tue, 25-Jan Thur, 27-Jan Fri, 28-Jan Sat, 29-Jan Sun, 30-Jan Mon, 31-Jan Tue, 1-Feb Thur, 3-Feb Sat, 5-Feb Sun, 6-Feb	7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 1:00 – 4:00 2:00 – 5:00 7:00 – 10:00 2:00 – 5:00 2:00 – 5:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 2:00 – 5:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 2:00 – 5:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:30 curtain 8:00 curtain 2:00 curtain	Chorus Music Chorus Music Chorus Music Chorus Music Chorus Music Chorus Music Sing Through w/Principals Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Room Run Through Sitzprobe Piano Tech #1 Piano Tech #2 Piano Dress Orchestra Dress I Orchestra Dress II/Student Night Performance #1 Performance #2 Performance #3	CCDS CCDS CCDS CCDS CCDS CCDS Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater  Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater
Calendar TOP			Welcome

 

G&S H.M.S. PINAFORE May 6, 20`0 PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Date	Time	Event	Location
Mon, 21-Mar Mon, 28-Mar Mon, 4-Apr Mon, 11-Apr Mon, 18-Apr Mon, 25-Apr Thu, 28-Apr Fri, 29-Apr Sat, 30-Apr Sun, 1-May Mon, 2-May Tue, 3-May Wed, 4-May Fri, 6-May Sat, 7-May  Sun, 8-May Mon, 9-May Tue, 10-May Wed, 11-May Thu, 12-May Sat, 14-May Sun, 15-May	7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 2:00 – 5:00 7:00 – 10:00 2:00 – 5:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:00 – 10:00 7:30 curtain 8:00 curtain 2:00 curtain	Chorus Music  Chorus Music  Chorus Music  Chorus Music  Chorus Music  Chorus Music  Sing Through w/Principals Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Chorus Staging Room Run Through Room Run Through Piano Tech Piano Dress Orchestra Dress I Orchestra Dress II/Student Night Performance #1 Performance #2 Performance #3	CCDS CCDS CCDS CCDS CCDS CCDS Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Avondale Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater Belk Theater

 

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