Each year, Seagle Music Colony selects thirty-two of the finest young singers from across the country and around the world to participate in its program. Young artists are chosen through a rigorous application and audition process. Both live auditions and recorded auditions are considered in the selection process. Selected young artists are in residence each summer from mid-June to mid-August (2012 dates: June 18-August 19).

Artists participate in six fully staged productions every season along with recitals, concerts, diction and acting classes, and vespers - sacred music concerts. Twice weekly, artists receive private voice lessons. Artists also receive private coaching sessions. A major portion of class time each year is devoted to audition techniques and career planning. Masterclasses by visiting professional artists, artists' managers and professional company arts administrators are regularly scheduled throughout the summer. Classes and sessions in other theatrical aspects of the performance of opera and musical theatre, including sets and costumes, make-up and haristyling are also given.

How to Apply
Applications are accepted beginning in mid-fall and the deadline for receipt of all applications and materials is set at Feb. 15 for the following summer season. Application may be online or via mail.

Application Requirements
- Completed Application Form (online or by mail)
- Scholarship Application Form (if applying for scholarship)
- $35 Application Fee
- Audition OR DVD/CD containing two contrasting pieces (arias or songs), one preferably in English. Recorded auditions do not need to be professionally recorded and will NOT be returned. Video DVD's are preferred.
- Headshot
- Performance resume detailing opera and musical theatre experience.

2012 Audition Locations/Dates
The application deadline for our 2012 season is now passed.

Casting
All roles - including principal, featured and supporting, as well as chorus - are pre-cast from the ensemble of young artists attending the Seagle Music Colony. All artists receive at least one featured role during the season.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Begininng in 2012, Seagle Music Colony is starting an extended season to include an in-school outreach program in Sept. and Oct. Four young artists will be selected to remain in Schroon Lake for the outreach program. The program will include a stipend and housing for the residency period, as well as coaching and extended performing experience. Artists selected must be available for the entire period - June 18 through mid-October 2012.

Faculty/Staff
Seagle Music Colony is managed by General Director, Tony Kostecki and Artistic Director, Darren K. Woods. A professional faculty of voice teachers, pianist/coaches, stage directors and theatre technicians bring their years of experience to our young artists each season.

Location
The Seagle Music Colony campus facilities are located on 20 beautiful wooded acres just southwest of the Adirondack town of Schroon Lake.  The Adirondack Region of upstate New York includes the 600 million acres Adirondack State Park, comprised of both private and public lands.  Our area of the county is considered by many one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the eastern United States.

Costs
Seagle Music Colony is a tuition-based program. There is a $35 application fee. Tuition costs for one season are $4,235 including the application fee. This cost covers lodging and meals for the entire season as well as all other costs. Transportation to Schroon Lake, books and scores are not included. Scholarships are given to most young artists based on the needs of the artist and the production needs of the program. Before application, please read our full payment and cancellation policy.