🌟 Deadline fast approaching: Monday 18 August! 🌟 Into Opera Pathways Programme: 27-30 August 2025 A Creative Residency for Vocalists & Instrumentalists Step into a world of expressive storytelling, powerful music, and creative exploration with Into Opera — a transformative 4-day residency in Norwich designed for young performers aged 16 – 21. Whether you’re a singer, instrumentalist, or simply curious about the world of opera, musical theatre, operetta, and art song, this programme invites you to: Explore repertoire across genres - from dramatic arias to golden-age musicals. Interpret character and emotion through your voice or instrument Work closely with stage director Genevieve Raghu and pianist and vocal coach Libby Burgess, in inspiring, supportive coaching sessions Develop performance skills, musical understanding, and artistic confidence Collaborate, create, and connect with like-minded young musicians Devise a short concert programme and perform to a public audience Into Opera is an arts and education charity based in Norfolk. 📍 Location: Norwich Chapel 📅 Duration: 4 days 👥 Open to singers AND instrumentalists 💡 No prior operatic experience required, just experience as a musician, along with curiosity and commitment. Please note, you will need to organise your own travel and accommodation. This is a space to experiment, grow, and develop your musical voice. To Apply: Email over a short video to give us a little taster of your skills and style as a performer (5 mins max) and a short covering letter expressing your interest in this opportunity letting us know about your experience to date. Contact: Genevieve (Artistic Director of Into Opera) genevieve.raghu@into-opera.org.uk Subject: Pathways Programme Application Deadline: Monday 18 August Cost: We are delighted to announce that this is a semi-subsidised programme. We only require a £40 registration fee per applicant. (Fully subsidised places are available based on individual circumstances - please just get in touch) (fb)

Applications are open for the Into Opera Pathways Programme running 27 - 30 August 2025. (fb)