tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post8351514519174589523..comments2023-06-01T09:02:24.685-04:00Comments on Wolf Trap Opera Company: Announcing the Wolf Trap Opera StudioKim Pensingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09583623996113579219noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-27143502937800020482007-01-17T09:56:00.000-05:002007-01-17T09:56:00.000-05:00Thank you for this program! As the first poster sa...Thank you for this program! As the first poster said, there is so little for singers in their early twenties, and it is wonderful that Wolf Trap has acknowledged this need!<br /><br />That said, I've always been curious about why companies require letters of recommendation before an audition is granted. I understand that they provide valuable input if a singer is under serious consideration, but many times I have asked my poor, sainted recommenders to jump through hoops of letters and forms, only to be denied an audition in the end. When I apply for day jobs in the business world, I am asked to provide a list of "professional references" along with contact info. That way, if the company is interested in me, they can contact some of the people on my list for a written or oral recommendation. Is there a reason why the opera world doesn't operate the same way? I would love to be a part of your program, but I have found out about it fairly recently, and I feel very conflicted about asking people for letters of recommendation at the last minute like this (though I suspect that I'll end up doing it anyway). Is there a reason that companies do things this way?<br /><br />Thank you again for the terrific blog and this exciting new opportunity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-72126488585097109152006-12-24T11:10:00.000-05:002006-12-24T11:10:00.000-05:00Yes. Busted. I needed a photo of an undergraduate,...Yes. Busted. I needed a photo of an undergraduate, and chose the easy way out. Actually, she was singing Clara in scenes from <i>Light in the Piazza</i>. She sings for fun as she pursues her studies in foreign policy and French.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258095001569531134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-1592954966003960732006-12-23T13:00:00.000-05:002006-12-23T13:00:00.000-05:00Would the lovely young lady pictured above be one ...Would the lovely young lady pictured above be one young(er) Miss Witman?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-64828148282713671492006-12-18T07:39:00.000-05:002006-12-18T07:39:00.000-05:00Awesome, you will be getting my YAPlication.Awesome, you will be getting my YAPlication.Brendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654657548403961485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-81394684836800663942006-12-14T22:30:00.000-05:002006-12-14T22:30:00.000-05:00Thank you so much Wolf Trap for choosing to add an...Thank you so much Wolf Trap for choosing to add an opera studio for singers in this demographic! The number of studios available for singers in their early twenties is extremely limited, posing a difficulty for those us who are not quite advanced enough yet to apply for a traditional YAP program but are ready to move on to a more formal and intense training program. While I am unfortunately unable to audition for the new studio this year due to a prior summer engagement, I am thrilled to know that new programs of this nature are being started by such reputable companies and I look forward to auditioning for you next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com