Opera Seme
Journey to where opera began, in the heart of Tuscany, in this immersive study abroad experience.
Opera Seme’s mission is to give singers and pianists an immersive Italian experience through language study, cultural exploration, lessons, coachings, masterclasses, special topics workshops, and performances.
Opera Seme Program 2027
June 26 - July 25, 2027
Our Experiences
This intensive program is designed for young professionals and university students studying opera, vocal performance, or piano seeking an intensive program to push yourself, step outside of your comfort zone, and catalyze your growth as a musician.
Our curriculum is designed to provide students with ample opportunities for hands-on learning and resume-building performance opportunities. All curriculum options include Italian language classes. All singers accepted into the program are guaranteed to perform an entire role.
Program Features
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Mainstage Productions
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Gianni Schicchi by Giacomo Puccini
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Suor Angelica by Giacomo Puccini
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Opera Scenes
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Broadway Jazz concert at historic Teatro Petrarca
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Program Dates: June 26 - July 25, 2027
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4 full weeks on site
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29 nights lodging in Arezzo (with air conditioning!)
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Week night dinners included
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Singers will perform a full role in an Italian opera
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Multiple performance opportunities accompanied by a live orchestra
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30 hours of Italian language classes with a native Italian speaker
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Two included weekend excursions to:
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The Italian seaside on the Tyrrhenian coast (Argentario, Grosseto)
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Florence
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Optional add-on travel assistance in and out of Italy
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Optional add-on excursion to see an opera
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Need-based scholarships available
Voice Program
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All singers accepted into the program are guaranteed to perform an entire mainstage opera role in a fully staged production.
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Two Track Options
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Track 1: Voice Lessons track
6 technique lessons with a master voice teacher
3 Italian diction lessons with an Italian native speaker -
Track 2: Vocal Coaching track
6 audition and role preparation lessons with a coach accompanist
3 Italian diction lessons with an Italian native speaker
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Twelve masterclasses on vocal technique, audition techniques, and career preparation
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Guaranteed participation in at least 2 master classes
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Weekly special topics workshops on topics such as acting technique, Commedia dell’arte, voice science, career preparation, Bel Canto repertoire and style
Collaborative Piano Program
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Special reduced rate
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Two weekly repertoire and Italian language coachings with coaching faculty
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One weekly voice lesson with voice faculty
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Give four weekly observed coachings to program singers with feedback from coaching faculty
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Play two masterclasses with feedback from coaching faculty
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Play opera rehearsals and performances as assigned, with many opportunities to coach
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Twelve masterclasses on vocal technique, audition techniques, and career preparation
Internships
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Special reduced rate
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Hands-on experience behind the scenes of mainstage productions
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Stage Management and Production Assistant positions available
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Stage Management Internship
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Work alongside the international artistic and production teams throughout the opera production process
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Coordinate rehearsals, manage stage operations, and backstage management
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Production Assistant Internship
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Coordinate production-related operations such as costume fittings, sourcing props and set pieces, etc.
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Hands-on experience in production logistics, artist support, and daily operations
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