Speakers and Panelist
Meditation for Opera Singers
Join us for an early mindful meditation specifically curated for singers. The special meditation will be moderated by Shea of Peaceful Praise.
Black Community in Opera
During this amazing panel, we’ll explore the beauty and challenges of Black community in the opera field. Our panelists will share their experiences in opera and share the importance of having a strong support system in the world’s most exciting and demanding field. Our special panelists include Soprano Chantal Braziel, Countertenor and Founding Director of Big Blue Opera Initiatives Patrick Dailey, Soprano Victoria Davis, and Creator and Founder of I, Too, Sing Candace Burgess. Special Guest Moderator: Kendra Wilkerson
Opportunities in Opera Education
We’ll explore the opportunities in opera education including teaching, virtual learning, building programming, and getting the story right especially when it comes to Black history and opera. These educators will equip participants with the knowledge on opera’s full history and many ways opera singers can use this knowledge to change the world.
Planning Your Opera Career
This essential panel will cover career planning and auditioning just in time for audition season. The panelists of established opera singers will share important notes on planning a singing career in opera. You do not want to miss this vital panel to help jumpstart the career planning process.
Business Owners in Opera
This panel of business owners will share their knowledge about owning a business and pursuing a career in opera. This panel will you the tools to develop your own brand or plan for your own business.
The Guide to Young Artists Programs
This panel features our favorite young artists. During this discussion, panelists will bring their expertise as it relates to being well-prepared for auditions, planning when it comes to young artists programs, professionalism in the workplace, and being your best self in the professional opera workspace as a young artist.