Opera at USC’s

Opera Camp 2010

University of South Carolina

School of Music

For students grades five - nine

Please send $30 deposit (or full fee is $125) and this form to:

USC School of Music, Opera at USC Carolina Opera Experience, 813 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Payment:

Total amount enclosed $_____________

Please circle payment method:

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Signature _______________________________________________________________

Information:

Participant’s Name ________________________________________________________

Home Address ___________________________________________________________

Email Address ___________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name____________________________________________________________

Home Phone______________________________ Alternate Phone _________________

Grade ___________________________________ Age__________ Sex _____________

Allergies: (food, fiber or otherwise) ___________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________

(Signature indicates that parent/guardian holds harmless The University of South Carolina, the

School of Music, Opera at USC and its agents and trustees, for any and all injuries or other grievances which may occur during the day camp.)

Participants are required to bring a sack lunch, wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. Opera at USC will provide costumes and participants agree to wear the costumes.

Opera at USC’s

Opera Camp 2010

University of South Carolina

School of Music

NOTE:

Deposit is NOT refundable.

No refunds will be issued after July 8^th.

All camp fees MUST be paid in full by July 8^th.

Financial Aid Supplemental Application, for need-based students

Family’s estimated gross income for 2010: _____________________________________

Other extenuating circumstances:

Location:

University of South Carolina, School of Music, 813 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC

Important dates and times:

Registration: July 12 at 9:30am

Session for campers: July 12-16, Monday thru Friday

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Public Performance: 1/2 hour performance of an opera composed, performed, and produced by the campers at the School of Music Recital Hall on July 16 at 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures: A deposit of $30 or the total camp fee must accompany your completed application form. Please make check or money order payable to Opera at USC

Opera Camp highlights include:

• Classes in making of an opera
• Acting workshops
• Singing instruction
• Performance opportunities
• Exploration of plot, setting, and characters of opera

Faculty may include:

Ellen Douglas Schlaefer: Director of Opera Studies, USC School of Music

Cathy Brookshire: stage movement, M.F.A. Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance, M.Litt. Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance,

B.F.A. Theater, University of Georgia, Member Society of American Fight, Directors Actor /Combatant (certified in Broadsword and
Unarmed) British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat

Anna Dragoni: dance, musical theatre

Michael LaRoche: Technical Director, East Carolina University Opera Theatre

Josh Barbour: MM collaborative piano

John Valerio: composer, pianist, DMA Temple University

Members and graduates of Opera at USC