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From:  holmberg@b...
holmberg@b...
Date:  Tue Feb 27, 2001  5:30 pm
Subject:  Summer Jobs in Michigan For College Age Vocalists!


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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