The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera 2023 Final Showcase. Photo by Kristin Hullihan/Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe Opera News:
SANTA FE — The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera present “Young Voices, Timeless Music” – a free and delightful showcase of operatic and musical theater scenes, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Santa Fe.
Showcasing the talent of tomorrow, the scenes are further complemented by costumes and props from Santa Fe Opera productions past. The 2024 class of Young Voices represents 11 students from 10 different schools across Northern New Mexico. Of seven graduating seniors, five will pursue a higher education in music.
While admission to “Young Voices, Timeless Music” is free, reservations are required. Donations to support the Young Voices Program are welcome and can be made through the reservation link at: https://www.santafeopera.org/whats-on/young-voices-concert/.
For Calendar Keepers
- “Young Voices, Timeless Music”
- The Young Voices of Santa Fe Opera 2024 Scenes Showcase
- Who: The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera
- What: A public recital showcasing the talents of the 11 members of the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera
- Where: Center for Contemporary Arts, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505
- When: Saturday, May 11, 3 p.m.
- Tickets: FREE; reservations required: https://www.santafeopera.org/whats-on/young-voices-concert/
- Contact: For more information, contact Amy Owens at youngvoices@santafeopera.org
Looking to the future, program applications for the 2024/25 class of the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera program are now open. This free program, designed for high school students with a passion for classical singing, offers private voice lessons, musical coaching, diction training and more. Participants will work with industry professionals, attend master classes and gain valuable performance experience. The program runs from September to May and concludes with a public recital.
Did you know?
The Young Voices sing at community events and hold concerts at venues throughout the state, ranging from local libraries and museums to local businesses and even the Governor’s Mansion.
Private coaching costs the opera around $3,000 per student every year.
Graduating seniors each receive a $500 scholarship from the Santa Fe Opera.
Former Young Voice Lydia Grindatto was an Apprentice singer in the Santa Fe Opera’s 2023 Season and was recently named one of only five winners of the renowned Metropolitan Opera’s 2024 nationwide vocal competition!
Interested students should apply by April 15, 2024, and auditions will be held in May. For application details, visit https://www.santafeopera.org/community/high-school-mastery-programs/ or contact Young Voices Program Director Amy Owens at youngvoices@santafeopera.org.