University College of Opera, Stockholm - Operahögskolan
English language section of University College of Opera, Stockholm
Type of Higher Education Institution: University
School/Program: Fine Arts and Design
Institution ProfileUniversity College of Opera, Stockholm is a University college that imparts training to students who wish to have a successful career in the field of Music. The institution trains students who wish to become professional singers, opera directors and Répétiteurs. Students are given training in vocal and musical studies combined with physical and dramatic training. The students who wish to become singers are trained well to take up career in Operas with confidence and competence. The students who wish to become successful Répétiteurs and opera directors are trained in the skills that are currently in demand.
University College of Opera, Stockholm offers aspiring opera singers a three-year Bachelor's degree program. Students are offered training in various aspects of singing such as solo and ensemble singing as well as voice training. They are also trained in repertoire and language studies. They learn about the opera history, stagecraft, and drama as well. Students under individual and group training are trained through theory as well as practical classes. The students also attend lectures and workshops that add to their experience. Students who successfully complete the Bachelor's degree can go on to take up a two-year Master's program. Students who have sufficient work experience in the field are also eligible.
University College of Opera, Stockholm offers students who aspire to become répétiteurs and opera directors, a two-year advanced Master's degree program. All the programs offered at the institution are full-time programs. The students are selected after an audition in front of a jury. Students who have not much knowledge of the Swedish language may also take up the programs but have to learn Swedish while they study at the institution.
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