The Bauer Family High School Voice Studio’s mission is to identify and nurture high school students who exhibit extraordinary potential and are interested in pursuing vocal performance at the collegiate level. The BFHSVS guides aspiring students to find healthy means of vocal technique and artistic expression and all-around achievement within a rigorous and supportive environment.

Apply to the Bauer Family High School Voice Studio

Applications will be available on January 18, 2023, and will remain open until March 18, 2023. The second, and final round of auditions will be in person by invitation on April 22, 2023.

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Video submissions are required when submitting applications. You must submit a video link via YouTube or Vimeo featuring two different selections in the application. Otherwise, your application will not be considered for the second round of auditions. Questions regarding applications may be directed to Dr. Lisa Vickers, BFHSVS manager, at HSVoice@houstongrandopera.org.

Additionally, applicants are required to submit two (2) recommendation forms (with optional letters of recommendation to support) with their application. Please send the recommendation form to your recommenders and have them email it along with their letter to HSVoice@houstongrandopera.org by March 25, 2023.

Appropriate Repertoire to Use for Your Audition. Students should consult with their current private voice teacher or choir director when selecting their music. Suitable repertoire can be found on the University Scholastic League’s prescribed music list at: http://wwwdev.uiltexas.org/pml/  In addition, musical theater pieces written in the golden-age style (before 1970) or solo versions of spirituals or religious hymns may be appropriate for singers who have not studied privately. All pieces should be accompanied by piano and performed from memory.

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