Mar
March 2009 Aria Sing participants

In 2005, Worcester Opera Works began a program entitled "Aria Sing". Professionally trained singers and seriously studying amateurs get together every other month, share in the cost of an accompanist, and have the chance to perform repertoire of their choice from opera, operetta, oratorio, art song, musical theatre songs, etc. This can be useful for trying out new arias, refining older ones, gaining some practical performing experience or getting ready for auditions, and is also a great place to network and get to know other singers in the area. Aria Sings are conducted in an atmosphere of support and encouragement, and professional standards are our goal. All are welcome, including non-singing audience members (free of charge.)

2010 Aria Sing Dates:
Aria Sing meets at 2:00 p.m. at the Briarwood Community Center in Worcester, MA. (The room is a comfortable one with a small, lit stage and a baby grand piano. No warm-up room is available.) Singer donation is $10, which goes towards our fine accompanist Olga Rogach (please see her bio on our "Artists" page). Winter/spring 2010 dates will be 1/31/10, 2/28/10, 3/28/10, and 4/25/10. For more information please email our Aria Sing coordinator, Karen Amlaw, at 'aria_sing@worcesteroperaworks.com'.

March 28 Aria Sing Poster- click here

Singer Testimonials:
● "I have enjoyed participating in the aria sing programs. These programs have given me the opportunity to perform for the first time in public arias that I have been working on in the studio. It is invaluable to have a chance to sing new works in front of a live audience. The audience is always supportive and receptive. It is also fun to hear other singers working on their repertoire." (David Diamond, Tenor)

● "I find it very motivating in my practicing to have a performance to work towards. I definitely practiced more the week leading up to the aria sing than in the previous weeks! Also, the level of stress and adrenaline that I felt at the aria sing was equal to what I would feel at any audition or performance, which is a very valuable experience to have. Plus, its very encouraging to sing for a positive audience!" (Kaori Emery, Soprano)

● "Aria Sing has really helped to improve my audition skills. The venue makes it feels like a real audition situation, yet with a very supportive group of fellow singers. It's a great way to gain confidence and experience with auditioning or performing, but in a low risk environment." (Deidre Tisdale, Soprano)

● "The performance space at the Briarwood Community Center in Worcester is both intimate and friendly to all voice types. Olga Rogach, the WOW pianist, is a wonderful musician and collaborator. Seating in this space can accommodate at least 100 people. The small stage keeps the singer focused on presenting downstage. The monthly Aria Sing is a great opportunity to connect with audiences and to make or renew friendships with singers." (Paul Turner, Tenor)