Internship Programs for Directors & Conductors
May 18, 2024 - June 23, 2024
Applications for 2024 are now Closed.
Aspiring directors and conductors may participate in this five-week program to get hands-on, practical experience in their field. Applicants must have previous experience with opera or theatre on the college, community, and/or professional level. Participants are selected on the basis of prior training, experience, demonstrated interest, and assessed potential in professional theatre. Participants normally will have completed at least two years of relevant academic training, with related professional experience, or will have experience in a related area of professional performing arts. Participants must read music proficiently. Knowledge of a foreign language is an asset, but not required.
Assistant Director Professional Internship
May 18, 2024 – June 23, 2024
As an Assistant Director, participants will assist the faculty directors and work-study stage managers with blocking notation and production documentation. They will be required to attend every production meeting and may assist with staging. Assistant Directors will have the opportunity to stage scenes for a variety of public performances and concerts and this work will be monitored and guided by the professional directorial team.
Upon completion of the Assistant Director Professional Internship, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Students may receive course credit depending on their institution and should discuss course credit with their faculty representative.
Assistant Conductor Professional Internship
May 18, 2024 – June 23, 2024
Assistant Conductors will work directly with our music faculty, receiving valuable instruction in technique and musical leadership. They will learn practically through observing, coaching, and conducting, as well as take part in specifically designed forums to assess their individual questions and needs. There will be ample opportunity to develop technique and gain experience through conducting rehearsals. Based upon experience and at the discretion of the artistic team, the conducting intern may have the opportunity to conduct a dress rehearsal or matinée mainstage performance.
Upon completion of the Assistant Conductor Professional Internship, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. Students may receive course credit depending on their institution and should discuss course credit with their faculty representative.
Tuition
Please see the Tuition page for additional information regarding Tuition, Fees and Accommodations.
NUOVA is a special place for young conductors and directors
with both an illustrious faculty and steady stream of first rate singers. How often we hear that the only way to learn is through experience: NUOVA has created the unique opportunity to do just that, in a supportive environment that fosters creativity and encourages independence.
— Jordan de Souza
NUOVA took a chance on me when I was just beginning my career as an opera director.
I needed practical, hands on experience to develop my craft and NUOVA provided me with that. Over two summers, I directed two full-length operas, working with two casts per show and collaborated with a skilled Musical Director. These experiences definitely played a role in my development and passion for theatre and opera.
— Joel Ivany, Artistic Director of Edmonton Opera