The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute is an opera that follows the adventures of Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno on their quest to rescue the Princess Pamina. To assist their mission, they are given magical musical instruments, including a magic flute. The story is a fairy tale of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It takes the form of a Singspiel, which means it includes singing and spoken dialogue. The Summer Youth Opera production will be performed in English, set in the heart of the Triangle, North Carolina, making it accessible to the local community and allowing participants to focus on expressive storytelling.

Why This Program Matters

Opera is an art form that blends storytelling, music, and theatrical performance. Unfortunately, young musicians often lack access to quality training in this genre, especially in diverse communities. Our program: Provides professional-level training at an affordable price, and offers a unique hands-on experience in both vocal and instrumental performance, cultivates collaboration, discipline, and artistic excellence!

Youth Opera Workshop is a dynamic summer program designed to engage and inspire young musicians in the art of opera. This program aims to provide participants with an immersive experience that combines vocal and instrumental training, music history, staging, and performance, culminating in a live production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute."

Program Activities:

Participants will engage in various classes, including:

  • Music History: Exploring the operas of Mozart

  • Music Theory: Form and analysis

  • Breathing: Phrasing and making the music LIVE

  • Opera Folklore: Understanding the story

  • Staging, Makeup, and Character Development

Program Structure:

  • Pre-Workshop Preparation: Participants will engage in four weeks of virtual coaching leading up to a one-week residency.

  • Residency Schedule: Daily sessions from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, lunch is included.

  • Housing: Not provided; participants are encouraged to arrange their own accommodations.

  • Instruments: Participants must bring their own instruments (BYOI).

  • Language: The opera will be sung in English.

Workshop Cost: The workshop fee is $400 per participant. This fee covers meals, rehearsals, production expenses, coaching, and masterclasses for the entire duration of the program. Workshop Fees will be due when Casting is complete.

Housing: Those traveling from outside the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill areas will need to arrange their own accommodations, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Instruments: Participants must bring their own instruments to guarantee familiarity and ease during performances.