Knoxville Opera Studio
Professional Experience and Community Service
The Knoxville Opera Studio is a collaborative program between the Knoxville Opera Company and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, School of Music Opera Theatre. This program offers professional operatic experience to singers who will be engaged in advanced study at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The Studio brings developing singers into direct working contact with active artists in the professional operatic world. Knoxville Opera Studio designates receive graduate assistantships which provide full tuition remission throughout the University for two full years as well as a monthly stipend. Through the existence of the Knoxville Opera Studio all of our graduate students have opportunities to take on secondary and supporting roles in the main stage productions of the Knoxville Opera, perform in other KO events, participate in community and educational outreach events for the company and take leading roles with the University of Tennessee Opera Theatre.
Recipients of Studio positions must enroll and be accepted as graduate students for the Master of Music degree in Voice.
Knoxville Opera Co.
The Knoxville Opera Company, the regional professional opera company for East Tennessee, celebrated its thirtieth season in 2008. Principal artists for Knoxville Opera Company productions include singers and stage directors from major opera houses worldwide. Knoxville Opera Studio artists participate in these productions in supporting roles or as chorus members. Participation in these productions is determined by audition.
Contact Us
University of Tennessee
School of Music
1741 Volunteer Blvd.
Knoxville, TN 37996-2600
Phone: 865-974-3241
Fax: 865-974-1941
Email: music@utk.edu