Orchestra Audition Dates - AIMS Graz

No live auditions are planned at this time.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your assigned time. Auditions might run ahead of schedule.

West

Los Angeles, CA

9 am – 3 pm

UCLA
Herb Alpert School of Music
Schoenberg Music Building, Room 1325
Reserved for warm-up: 1344
445 Charles E Young Dr E
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Central

Chicago/Evanston, IL

5 – 9 pm

Northwestern University, Evanston Campus
Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, LL-113
Reserved for warm-up: Regenstein Hall Rooms 156, 158, 160, and 162
70 Arts Circle
Evanston, IL 60208

See building at https://maps.northwestern.edu/evanston

Northeast

Baltimore, MD

5 – 10 pm

Peabody Conservatory of John Hopkins University
1 East Mount Vernon Place
Leakin Hall Room 207
Leakin Hall Room 119 reserved for warm-up
Baltimore, MD 21202

See campus map at https://peabody.jhu.edu/preparatory/about/campuses/downtown/
Building map https://peabody.jhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CampusMap.pdf

Boston, MA

12:30 – 5:30 pm

New England Conservatory
Jordan Hall 118
Rooms 102 and 103 reserved for warm up
290 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

See campus map at http://necmusic.edu/campus-map

Cleveland, OH

2 – 7 pm

Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Boulevard
Room 108
Practice Rooms in the basement reserved for warm-up (Look for signs)
Cleveland, OH 44106

See campus map at https://www.cim.edu/concerts-events/location-directions

New York, NY

12 – 4:30 pm

The National Opera Center at Opera America
Charles MacKay Studio (8th floor)
Studio 712 (7th floor) reserved for warm-ups from 11:30 am – 4 pm
330 Seventh Ave
New York, NY 10001

All guests will need to sign-in with the doorman upon entering the building.

See map at https://www.operaamerica.org/

Philadelphia, PA

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Temple University
Rock Hall Auditorium – Located on the second floor of Rock Hall
Green Room behind the Auditorium is reserved for warm-ups
1715 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

See directions at http://www.temple.edu/boyer/events/directions-parking/index.asp

Rochester, NY

12 – 6 pm

Eastman School of Music
Howard Hansen Hall on the 4th floor of the Eastman School’s Main Building
Room ESM 305 reserved for warm-ups
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604

See campus map at https://www.esm.rochester.edu/concerts/parking/

Southeast

During the six-week program at AIMS, I received voice lessons and coachings. I also took my first German class and became attracted to the German language. My affinity for German caused me to take a particular interest in its poetic-song companion, the Lied. It is an aspect within standard solo vocal literature that I admire. Mr. Harold Heiberg, my vocal coach at AIMS, who specialized in Lieder, taught me how to appreciate and utilize the language in song performance. This was my first in-depth experience with song interpretation that illuminated musical collaborations not only between the poet and composer, but also between the singer and pianist. It was an exciting time as a developing musician.

Makeda Hampton

soprano '05 & '06 - Opera Studio

I want to thank all of you for being a vital part of my growth into an emerging professional artist. Being a part of AIMS last summer opened my eyes to the professional world of music and helped me understand who I am as an artist and what I needed to accomplish to transition from a student to a professional musician. Thank you SO much for inspiring me to work hard in the practice room; to connect my entire body when I perform; to walk into auditions not expecting anything but to have fun sharing my craft; and to go after career opportunities knowing that they will not come to me. I appreciate it more than words can express!

Kayla Bailey

soprano '13 - Opera Studio

Everyone I had ever known who had gone to AIMS in the past couldn’t stop raving about it, and now I know why. It was my best summer ever!

trombone ’00-’01

I had the chance to work with so many good and serious singers as well as top-notch teachers…that alone was worth it, but I carried away so much from the program that the cost was minuscule compared to what I learned. Contrary to being burnt out by six weeks of intensive music studying, at the end of AIMS I was more eager than ever to go to my university’s music library and check out as many books on Lieder and opera as I could carry. I realized the true quality of the AIMS music instructors when the first book I checked out happened to be edited by not one, but five AIMS instructors.

Jeremy Peterman

student pianist ’03, ’04; staff pianist ’05- ’16

The knowledge and guidance I received from the faculty has changed my perception of my own singing and artistry for the better. I feel as if I can walk out onto a stage, into an audition, and into the world with this new-found confidence. I’m more passionate about my dreams and have a burning desire to see them through.

Robert Cardwell

baritone '17 - Opera Studio

I am proud to say that I am passing on some of what I learned at AIMS to my students, who consistently win state and regional vocal competitions, secure leads in the opera at UM, and go on to graduate schools and conservatories in the US. Thanks for your inspiration!

Jo Ella Todd

soprano ’75, ’76

AIMS has given me a true sense of where I need to work from – how I measure up and areas I need to strengthen for a future in classical singing. I learned more about my voice and how to maximize its use in one week at AIMS than I had in three years.

Eldric Bashful

tenor ’03, ’04, ’06

Acting and audition classes at AIMS had a direct and immediate impact on my career. I completed my first professional audition right after AIMS for the Salzburg Festival young artist program, and got offered a contract on the spot! I don’t think I could have achieved that result before my summer at AIMS. I would encourage any young, ambitious classical or opera singer to participate in AIMS. It certainly changed my life.

Alexandra Flood

soprano '13 - Meistersinger Finalist

The music, the people I met, and the atmosphere were so incredible! My experience with AIMS is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

Jennifer Metheny

soprano ’97

I learned SO much and had a fabulous time with all my new friends, colleagues, and contacts. I am very thankful for all of the opportunities to sing that I was given.

Aidan Soder

mezzo-soprano ’99, Meistersinger Competition Finalist

The AIMS experience is necessary for any opera singer that doesn’t want to just ’fall into’ the European music scene. With dedication and diligence, one can come away with a wealth of knowledge and preparation.

Marsha Thompson

soprano ’00; Meistersinger Competition Finalist

AIMS was a wonderful experience of learning, performing, and seeing a dedicated staff in action. I am personally better from being blessed to have had this opportunity. Many thoughts continue to filter down from this unique and outstanding musical studies program.

Nancy Marriott

soprano ’98 & '16 - Opera Studio