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The Atlanta Opera High School Opera Institute (HSOI) is open to voice students in grades 10-12 who are looking to pursue a higher degree and ultimate career in music. The application deadline for the 2010-2011 HSOI is September 7, and selected students will be invited to audition on September 19. Students accepted into the program will attend monthly workshops and vocal coachings, as well as attend working Atlanta Opera rehearsals throughout the season. The program culminates with a spring concert where students will showcase their work. If you know of high school students who might benefit from this program, let them know about it and notify your high school voice teacher.

More information about the Atlanta Opera High School Opera Institute is at www.atlantaopera.org/HSOI.

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Do you like electronic music? Much of the music that you hear today is at least partially electronic: It is produced by synthesis or sample playback through a computer. The music in this post is electronic music. Read the rest of this entry »

Some friends of mine are singing in the current production of “Porgy and Bess” playing in San Francisco at The War Memorial Opera House this month. I just read a glowing review in The San Francisco Chronical.  Looks like the ticket holders are in for a real treat.

I heard that the production is sold out. “Porgy and Bess” seems always to sell well. I hope that the singers are treated well.