I  COLORI  DELL'OPERA

I Colori dell'opera is a company that spotlights of Houston-based professional opera singers who perform regularly through its many performance troupes. This is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase representation of minority groups in the opera and classical music communities. Our educational philosophy is that in order to train the next generation of singers, we should demonstrate the highest possible artistry and share our expertise in order to help the next generation of performers excel.

I Colori dell'opera offers master classes taught by our knowlegeable teaching artists and guest artists throughouot the summer with the intention of expanding our master classeses throughout the year.

Soon, we will re-launch our Vocal Techniques and Scenes Program for Singers is the training program meant for students in unsupported, minimally supported programs, or in traditional studies as enrichment. It is the perfect program for beginning singers wondering what their next step is. The program is the stepping stone that will bridge the gap into studying in a university setting between high school and university, between community college and university or between lower level graduate courses into upper level studies into emerging professional careers. This covers many age ranges and we do not limit access to our program based on an age.

Our ideal student performer is:

--Recent junior, senior or recent high school graduate that has interest in continuing into the university level either as a major, minor or as an elective/continuing education component.

--A community college vocal studies student who is soon to audition or recently accepted in to university level vocal studies.

--A pre-professional adult who has some vocal training, but desires more stage experience.

You can support us by attending our concerts, master classes, as well sharing our upcoming events on social media. We accept donations throughout the year.

We accept video auditions throughout the year.

You may send in a video audition to icolori.dellopera@gmail.com. Include Your name and Audition in the subject line. It is best to send a link to the audition rather than a download. Please attach your CV or an overview of your musical background in the email.

We have typically found our teachers by word of mouth and connections, however, we welcome new teachers via email. You can email a CV and cover letter to icolori.dellopera@gmail.com.

Teachers must possess adequate education and training. Also, we prefer each of our teachers to be affiliated with the opera community here in Houston. However, we welcome artists who are new to Houston or those who will be in Houston for the duration of our program to Houston to apply as a visiting artist.