Abstract
This article documents and analyses the current curriculum of operatic repertoire in higher education in order to establish its role and usefulness in young singers’ training, their first auditions, competitions or recitals. The aim is to identify the way in which the repertoire selected for students in higher education institutions can influence their first professional auditions. Repertoire selection constitutes an important aspect in students’ musical education, as it encourages the development of their artistic personality as well as of their vocal identity. To conclude, repertoire has various roles in young singers’ development and they need to make informed choices when selecting their audition repertoire. This needs to be realistic – ready to be performed on stage straight away, and it needs to pertinently illustrate the vocal and artistic qualities of the young singer.
Highlights
The selection of repertoire for young singers is an important element in their musical education as it encourages both the development of their artistic personality and their vocal identity
Repertoire selection constitutes an important aspect in students’ musical education, as it encourages the development of their artistic personality as well as of their vocal identity
Outside of the training offered in higher education institutions there is an abundance of Young Artist Programmes whose main aim is to mimic the work environment of professional companies, in order to give young singers the practical experience they need for their chosen career
Summary
The selection of repertoire for young singers is an important element in their musical education as it encourages both the development of their artistic personality and their vocal identity. Selecting appropriate repertoire has consequences for singers’ marketing potential, and on their ability to express themselves freely through their voices, uninhibited by uncomfortable tessituras or unsuitable orchestrations. Conservatoires constitute an important step to singers’ professional life and are constantly making efforts to improve the student provision, to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills for the current competitive environment
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