Summer Jobs in Michigan for College Age Vocalists
Founded in 1966 and located in the Manistee National Forest of Michigan, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is a summer community of the fine arts. Each summer Blue Lake serves nearly 4,500 junior high and high school students, who major in music, art, dance, and drama. 150 staff positions are available for college musicians with interest and aptitude in working with young people. Spend your summer making a difference!
OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE singing in positions as understudies for the lead roles in our opera (featuring artists from the Lyric Opera of Chicago), opera chorus, chamber ensembles, recitals, staff concerto/aria competition, private lessons with vocal faculty, and gaining valuable experience in leadership and working with youth.
DATES/DESCRIPTION: June 17 - August 19, salary $1,020 And Up (based on experience) plus room, board, and extensive performing & educational opportunities. Staff duties include living with and supervising 10 - 12 campers, assisting with recreational and social activities, work 15 - 20 hours a week at a specific assignment (performing ensembles for musicians), and consistently acting on all campers' needs.
A SUMMER FULL OF EXPERIENCE! Vocalists have the opportunity to rehearse and perform with chamber ensembles as part of their work assignment. A staff concerto/aria competition offers performers an opportunity to solo with the Festival Orchestra as part of Blue Lake's Season Finale. Teaching positions with junior campers (choir elective) are also available for those who qualify. Placement based on audition cassette.
SEEKING VOCALISTS FOR OPERA CHORUS: Prospective staff members have the opportunity to audition for a position in the chorus of a newly composed opera to be premiered at Blue Lake during the summer of 2001 -- our 35th Anniversary Season. Six exceptional vocalists will be selected as understudies for the lead roles sung by former members of the Chicago Lyric Opera. Artistic Direction will be by Mr. Herbert Kellner also of the Chicago Lyric Opera. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity! Call 800-221-3796 for audition requirements.
CONCERTO/ARIA COMPETITION: Compete for an opportunity to solo with the Blue Lake Festival Orchestra! Only Blue Lake staff members are eligible. HOW TO OBTAIN APPLICATION MATERIALS: Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, 300 East Crystal Lake Road Twin Lake, MI 49457, 800.221.3796, www.bluelake.org
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