THE VOCAL COMPANY
Join a rich tradition of young artists, many of whom have gone on to successful Broadway and Opera careers.
The Vocal Company (VC) is a 32 member ensemble typically comprised of undergraduate and graduate performance majors. All members are taken on a chorus contract and are eligible to audition for any and all principal or supporting roles during the season. All members audition for and are cast in each production throughout the season and are coached in preparation for these auditions.
We cannot emphasize enough our concept of a vocal ensemble comprised of equals. Those cast in the chorus of a given production are considered as integral and valuable as those cast in principal roles. A VC member may be cast in many principal parts, but should not join the company with that expectation.
VC Members receive vocal and dance training as part of the weekly rehearsal process. The schedule is both demanding and highly rewarding. While one show is being performed, the following week's show is being rehearsed during the day. The average day for the VC begins at 10:00 a.m. with a break for lunch at 12:30 and then continues from 2:00 until 5:30 with a performance in the evening. There are five evening performances, Tuesday through Saturday, and a matinee performance on Thursday. A technical rehearsal takes place on Sunday evening and a dress rehearsal on Monday evening.
This concentration of rehearsals and performances in one summer results in practical experience equal to or greater than that which most students acquire in their entire undergraduate career.
VC members perform before enthusiastic and dedicated audiences each week while obtaining experience in the light opera and musical comedy genres. Many CLOC VC alumni now have active careers: On and Off-Broadway, in Regional Theatre, International, National and Regional Opera Companies or as Performance Faculty at leading Conservatories, Colleges and Universities.
Vocal Company members receive room and board for the eleven week period of the contract. There is no stipend for this position.
For more information, please write to: info@collegelightoperacompany.com
We cannot emphasize enough our concept of a vocal ensemble comprised of equals. Those cast in the chorus of a given production are considered as integral and valuable as those cast in principal roles. A VC member may be cast in many principal parts, but should not join the company with that expectation.
VC Members receive vocal and dance training as part of the weekly rehearsal process. The schedule is both demanding and highly rewarding. While one show is being performed, the following week's show is being rehearsed during the day. The average day for the VC begins at 10:00 a.m. with a break for lunch at 12:30 and then continues from 2:00 until 5:30 with a performance in the evening. There are five evening performances, Tuesday through Saturday, and a matinee performance on Thursday. A technical rehearsal takes place on Sunday evening and a dress rehearsal on Monday evening.
This concentration of rehearsals and performances in one summer results in practical experience equal to or greater than that which most students acquire in their entire undergraduate career.
VC members perform before enthusiastic and dedicated audiences each week while obtaining experience in the light opera and musical comedy genres. Many CLOC VC alumni now have active careers: On and Off-Broadway, in Regional Theatre, International, National and Regional Opera Companies or as Performance Faculty at leading Conservatories, Colleges and Universities.
Vocal Company members receive room and board for the eleven week period of the contract. There is no stipend for this position.
For more information, please write to: info@collegelightoperacompany.com
