Youth Apprentice Program

A unique opportunity for sixteen High School students to participate in the chorus of a collegiate opera production. Over a ten-week period in March, April, and May, students will attend evening musical and staging rehearsals, then present seven fully staged and costumed performances in the Stone Center on the campus of JSU.

2010 Program
Production: H. M. S. Pinafore
Performance Dates: May 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30
Audition Date: March 5, 2010 5:30-8:30pm

Eligibility: High School Students in Grades 10-12
Cost: $100.00 participation fee (non-refundable) Payable upon admission to the program
Deadline: Must Contact Dr. Nathan Wight by March 3, 2010

* Collegiate Credit is also available through the Dual Enrollment program for an additional fee. Students may receive credit for Lyric Theatre Workshop (MU252) for participation in this ensemble.

Contact Joe Delap, for more information (256) 782-8186.

AUDITION PROCEDURES

  1. Schedule an audition time by contacting Dr. Nathan Wight by March 3, 2010
  2. Students will perform a musical selection of their choice with piano accompaniment for a panel of judges
  3. Please bring a sealed letter of recommendation from your choir director, band director, or theatre instructor
  4. Please bring a completed, signed application form
  5. Students may bring their own accompanist, or a staff accompanist will be available for a fee of $15.00. Music and accompanist fee must be received by March 3, 2010 (pre-recorded accompaniments not allowed)

Click here to download the application form (.doc format)