Amalfi Coast Music Festival

What does the ACMF Vocal Program offer that is discernably different from other summer programs?

Program Highlights: Applications & audition materials will be considered on a rolling basis.
The ACMF Vocal Program offers a full immersion-style study and performance program for singers under the artistic direction of internationally acclaimed faculty of voice teachers and vocal coaches.

Opera productions with orchestra, recitals, staged opera scenes, and other concerts provide abundant performance opportunities for vocalists to choose from. Concert repertoire includes arias, art songs, oratorios, and chamber music and is selected in consultation with festival coaches.

Vocalists of all levels will benefit from a rich offering of private lessons, master classes, and coachings, with voice and diction training. Emphasis is placed on the curriculum that is best suited to the individual singer’s needs and interests. High-level coaches and teachers also devote significant personal attention to preparing each singer for appropriate performances.

Sign up now for live auditions in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area: Feb. 19 & 20, 2010

with Alison Pybus, Vice President & Artist Manager - IMG Artists, N.Y. (Vocal Division)

Summer Productions for 2010
All leading roles open to qualified participants

Opera productions with orchestra and staged scenes will be selected from the following:

Joseph Walsh of Virginia Opera returns as conductor for the 2010 season, with vocal coaches Michael Cordovana, Thomas Jaber, Stephen Sulich, and stage director Roger Riggle.

Singers not participating in full productions will be grouped in ensembles to prepare staged scenes for performance.

Opera Workshop ~ In addition to private instruction, classes will be offered in:

Musical Theater
Due to popular demand on both sides of the Atlantic, ACMF enjoys bringing to the Italian stage the exuberance and passion of American musical theater so appreciated by European audiences in a special concert, A Night on Broadway.

Singers with a commitment to this rich American cultural tradition will relish the chance to present familiar works to an international audience thrilled with the rare opportunity to experience…the beloved music of Broadway!

2010 OPERA PRODUCTION:
Mozart's The Magic Flute

All audition materials now due.
Final casting decisions are underway.

All applicants must submit an audition tape and resume. Performance opportunities will be determined based on the vocalist’s repertoire and level of preparation . Vocalists are encouraged to apply early for roles in opera productions as audition tapes will be considered on a rolling-admissions basis. Please specify which role(s) you would like to be considered for.

It cannot be emphasized enough that all singers must arrive with their repertoire prepared; otherwise they may find themselves unable to fully take advantage of the program. Singers cast in staged productions must have parts fully memorized before arriving in Italy or risk forfeiting their roles.

Audition Guidelines: (For more information on Application Process, click here)

Opera roles: Audition tape/CD must include two arias.
Others: Art songs and/or arias combined.

Additionally, you should enclose a photo, a resume, and repertoire listing with your application.

Singers in opera productions will receive two voice lessons and coachings. Singers participating in scenes and recitals will receive four voice lessons. All participants in the vocal program will begin the morning with a warm-up movement class. The rest of the day is divided into individual and group sessions, coachings, and rehearsals. Master classes will be scheduled on a regular basis. The Italian siesta-hour or “riposo” after lunch gives everyone some private time or a chance to relax on the beach. Evenings are devoted to performances, convivial dinners and post-concert festivities.