#operaworks

Dear Friends, I am so excited to announce that after national auditions, I was selected to be one of the 24 singers to participate in OperaWorks' 2014 Winter Intensive Program held in Los Angeles. I am extremely excited about this opportunity, and I'm writing to ask your support. Some of you may know that I'm currently in my third year studying Voice Performance at the University of North Florida where I have been featured in opera, choir concerts and recital. Last year I performed the role of "Gherardo" in Gianni Schicchi, was a featured soloist in Mozart's Requiem and Handel's Messiah, and also gave a joint sophomore recital. This year is already shaping up to be a busy one: Currently, I am preparing the role of "Vašek" to be performed this summer in the Czech Republic, as well as preparing my first solo recital in Jacksonville this January.  OperaWorks is the next crucial step for me in my development, this is a nationally recognized program in which I will work with professional coaches, directors, and movement teachers who will guide me in my career. Alumni of this program have gone on to perform at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, La Scala and Deutsche Oper Berlin to name a few. In order for me to take advantage of this exciting opportunity, I need to raise $2800 to cover my tuition, housing and my plane ticket to LA. I would be so grateful for any contribution you could make towards my expenses, or if you could just simply spread the word by sharing this page! Everything helps. I am so grateful for your continued support and encouragement of my singing, I am so happy to have you as a part of my career! Sincerely, Matheus