Sea, sky, and woodlands combine in perfect harmony along the northern California coast in Mendocino, the ideal setting in which to explore and expand your essential tools as singing actor.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Elizabeth Kirkpatrick Vrenios and an outstanding faculty, the acclaimed Redwoods Opera Workshop offers young singers a dynamic, supportive, and exciting atmosphere in which to integrate all of the artistic elements of opera performance—and to develop a firm technical and creative grounding for the professional lives they seek to create.
Limited to just 15 participants, an extraordinary level of personalized instruction is at the heart of the Redwoods experience. As a result, it’s a workshop in which every class, coaching session, rehearsal, or performance offers opportunities for breakthrough moments.
Those moments don’t end once you’ve left serenely beautiful Mendocino. The insights into performance and voice, the professional lessons learned, and the friendships and mentorships begun here grow more valuable as your own personal journey in opera continues.
You’ll return from your experience with even more than summer memories of one of the most captivating towns in California: You’ll bring new inspiration and new skills to perform the most beautiful of music.
The application deadline for the 2020 Workshop, which will run from June 18 to June 28, 2020, is 15 April 2020.
extraordinary level of personalized instruction is at the heart of the Redwoods experience.
I’m so thankful for that experience in my life. Mendocino filled my hungry heart and soul and a very important time of my life. I’ve created so many new habits because of my time there!
Janese Pentico
I am astounded by pure love of the art and for us aspiring young artists. It is extremely touching and has made an impact that will last a life-time.
Jacquelyn Urban
Because of ROW I feel as though something has been filled my heart that was missing. This program was wonderful and inviting.
Katie Knudsen
There are no words to describe what an incredible experience ROW was for me. I can’t believe the amazing things I’ve learned in such a short amount of time!
Ashlyn Carter
Being a part of ROW has been the highlight of my summer. Thank you so much not only for the opportunity to come to the workshop, but also for the incredible life lessons and your hospitality. I can’t express enough how appreciative I am to have gotten a chance to work with you and grow as a performer and singer.
Jessica Bloch
I can hardly find the words to express how grateful I am for your guidance. These last ten days have been emotionally and vocally awakening. I walked in insecure and unsure and I can gladly say I be leaving confident in who I am as a person and in my musicianship. Your passion is inspiring and your guidance is invaluable.
Erin Koolman
Words can not describe what ROW has done for me and there are not enough ways to say thank you. It has been a life changing experience working with and learning from you. This workshop has shed light on areas I didn’t even know were in the dark. Because of you and ROW I truly feel like I am now taking the first few steps down the road of being a true singing artist. Every concept and idea given to me is like a precious gem that I will treasure forever. ROW makes me want to SING!
Brooks Iva Lohmann