COURSE DETAILS

COURSE COSTS

A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF £250 WILL BE REQUIRED BY 12 MAY 2024 TO HOLD YOUR PLACE. TO PAY YOUR DEPOSIT, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/J44SDKQYNCXSY

THE REMAINING TUITION BALANCE OF £750 WILL BE DUE ON OR BEFORE 1st JUNE 2024. TO PAY YOUR BALANCE OF TUITION AND ANY ACCOMMODATION COSTS, PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK: PayPal.Me/MusicMindSpiritTrust 

Places are limited to ensure high-quality personalised attention for all participants.

Scholarships are granted by the BOA UK faculty on the basis of need and quality of video audition. To be considered for a scholarship, early application is encouraged.

ACCOMMODATION: The University of Surrey, Stag Hill, University Campus, Guildford GU2 7XH

Accommodation (for those requiring it) is available for a private ensuite room, with access to a Common Room and kitchen in the conveniently located, modern facilities. Fast trains to London, Tescos supermarket, guest membership opportunity to Surrey Sports Park, the Guildford School of Acting and Guildford Town Centre are all within easy walking distance. Accommodation can be booked through the British Opera Academy administrator at a special rate for the 2-week period.

TEACHING FACILITIES: Studios at the Guildford School of Acting, University of Surrey and Colet House, London.

Audition via Zoom— email Dr Mark Ross Clark on drmarkrossclark@gmail.com

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN —

FINAL CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 1 MAY 2024

AUDITION MATERIALS REQUIRED

  • Two videos - one aria and one song, which can be Classical or Broadway

  • A resume, including how long you have studied, where and with whom

  • A head shot

BOA’s artistic director Dr Mark Ross Clark, Professor Emeritus, is an award-winning international director and author. Accolades include founding ‘Singergetics’, masterclasses in Alexander Technique, movement and acting. His publications include Author of Singing, Acting, and Movement in Opera and Guide to the Aria Repertoire (Indiana University Press) and The Broadway Song (Oxford University Press). His new book is currently being published for release by Indiana University Press.

https://www.singer-getics.com/

BRITISH OPERA* ACADEMY UK (*and songs, including MT)

Dr Mark Ross Clark, Artistic Director;

Dr Chika Robertson, Executive Director musicmindspirit@gmail.com and britishoperaacademy@gmail.com

With grateful thanks to our partners:

The Guildford School of Acting, University of Surrey; Colet House, London; and Conservatoire Concerts