The ideal Composer in Residence (CIR) will be eager to step beyond his or her musical comfort zones. He or she will work zealously with the resident companies and advisors to take this timeless art form and infuse it with the artistic, technological, creative, and collaborative sensibilities most relevant to our time.

The CIR will receive highly individualized opportunities to cultivate his/her skills in all aspects of opera production, from working one-on-one with librettists and dramaturges to workshops and scene treatments with world-class performers. The CIR will have exceptional access to observe and work hands-on in every aspect of artistic administration, creative development, production, and performance.

The program is directed to composers of all professional levels who see opera as a significant component of their future creative work. There is no required creative output; however, composers are encouraged to make the best use of resources provided.

Program Description

Any questions regarding the application process or the residency program may be directed to composers@operaphila.org.

• Participate in meetings with New Works Administrator, Senior Executive and Artistic staff
  
• Collaboration, coaching, and study projects with experts in their field
• Commission opportunities
• In-depth study of the voice (voice types, fach, and tessitura), dramaturgy, libretto, and theater
• Observe rehearsals, workshops, recitals, masterclasses and performances internationally of both classical repertoire and New Works