Free Youth Opera workshops

Join us on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May for two days of free workshops at Glyndebourne. These workshops are open to both new and existing members of GYO and present an incredible opportunity to be part of something truly special.

During these workshops, you will have the unique chance to explore a new youth opera currently being written by the composer Lucy Armstrong and librettist Olivia Bell. Over the course of two days, you will play an active role in shaping the creation of the opera by immersing yourselves in movement, music, and drama under the guidance of GYO music director Ashley Beauchamp and director Fiona Dunn. This is an invaluable experience for any young person with a passion for opera and a desire to contribute to the creative process.

These workshops are for young people aged 9-19 years old in Sussex who are interested in singing and performing. You don’t need to have sung before to join in, just be curious to find out more about music, movement and performing!

Saturday 24 May, 11.00am – 6.00pm at Glyndebourne
and
Sunday 25 May, 10.00am-5.00pm at Glyndebourne

All sessions are FREE.

The application deadline is Monday 5 May.

Please note: Spaces for these workshops are limited. You must be able to attend both days of the workshops to be eligible for selection. We will aim to accommodate as many applicants as possible and will be in touch to confirm places by Monday 19 May, following application reviews.

Your chance to perform on the Glyndebourne stage

The workshops above could be your first step on a journey to Glyndebourne’s main stage! Later this year, we will be holding auditions for young people to be part of some upcoming performances at Glyndebourne.

Further details of auditions will be announced via email to the Glyndebourne Youth Opera mailing list – to be eligible to audition, you must have attended at least one GYO workshop.

These opportunities are open to all young people aged 9 to 19 living within 25 miles of Glyndebourne. You can also become a Glyndebourne Youth Opera member, membership is free and you can sign up here.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from those whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented in the world of opera.

Spaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, with priority given to Glyndebourne Youth Opera members who have never attended a workshop before.

If you would like to be notified of other upcoming workshops, please sign up for our Glyndebourne Youth Opera mailing list below. If you have any queries about workshops, please do not hesitate to contact us at takepart@glyndebourne.com.

Photos: Sarah Hickson

Glyndebourne’s Learning & Engagement programme is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

Main image: Sarah Hickson