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Professional Orchestra Program

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The International Lyric Academy is celebrating 32 years of success by partnering again with Opera Carolina.

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The ILA Orchestra Program will offer to talented young instrumentalists coming from Universities, colleges and high schools, a unique life experience and the possibility to perform in Italy.

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PROGRAM DATES:

Arrival date: July 12, 2026

Departure date: July 22, 2026

Performances: July 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 2026

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COST: $2500 includes shared accommodation in an air conditioned double/triple room in a 4 stars hotel, with wi-fi and breakfast, but does not include airfare and meals.

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AUDITION REPERTOIRE: Orchestra Professors: Please include 2 unaccompanied or accompanied pieces of your choice that best showcase your talents and abilities. We strongly encourage chamber ensembles to apply as a group to be featured in concert. 

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2025 REPERTOIRE

 

ORCHESTRA PROGRAM: Opera, Chamber Music and Sacred Works

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W. A. Mozart, Requiem K.626

(performances July,19)

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FULL OPERA PRODUCTION:

W. A. Mozart, THE MAGIC FLUTE

(performances July 17, 18)

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MUSICAL THEATRE:

Stephen Sondheim, SWEENEY TODD

(performance July 20, 21)

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SACRED WORKS REPERTOIRE

W. A. Mozart, Requiem K.626

(performances July,19)

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CHAMBER MUSIC

Program, TBA 

 

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SECTIONAL REHEARSALS:

Sectional rehearsals will be offered by professional musicians

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ORCHESTRA AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

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INSTRUMENT TYPE                                

Violin I #12

Violin II #10

Viola #8

Cello #8

Double bass #4

Flute / piccolo #2

Oboe / English horn #2

Clarinet #2

Bassoon #2

French Horn #4

Trumpet #4

Trombon #3

Tuba #1

Timpani / Percussions #2

 

 

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Travel, Insurance and meals are the participant’s responsibility.

Program may be subject to change