Young Artist Program
Opera Queensland's Young Artist Program provides young performers the opportunity to refine their professional skills. Opera Queensland's Head of Music, Narelle French, was the inaugural director of this program from 2001–2008. From 2009 baritone Jason Barry-Smith has taken on the role as Director of the Young Artist Program.
Artists participating in this program undertake a weekly schedule of one-on-one repertoire coaching, individual language coaching in major operatic languages including Italian, German, French, Russian and Czech, individual sessions or classes in various movement and stagecraft disciplines such as drama, concert presentation, basic dance, historical gesture and combat. Masterclasses, workshops and private lessons are arranged with visiting specialists such as renowned Australian and international teachers, singers, directors and conductors. A wide range of concert opportunities, featuring both standard operatic and popular or music theatre works, provides performing experience and broadens repertoire and style.
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