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Welcome to the White Horse Opera. White Horse Opera is based in Devizes |
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Welcome to the White Horse Opera. White Horse Opera is based in Devizes, in the heart of Wiltshire. With a commitment to making performances exciting, captivating and enlightening for modern audiences, our opera is sung in English, of the highest possible quality at the lowest possible price. Everyone involved is dedicated and professional in giving their best.
Future Events:
WHO are looking for suitable venues for the forthcoming touring version of the Marriage of Figaro which begins touring locally in November and will run for about a year. If anyone is interested in hosting a production please contact WHO here. More news as we get it.
Our website provides you with information on all aspects of the White Horse Opera. You can find out future events being held by the White Horse Opera, contact various people to make a donation, get involved, audition and much more.
WHO?
Soloists, chorus' and orchestras have delighted audiences with their skill, artistry and flair while imaginative and innovative directors, stages and settings have set a superb standard for the amateur dramatics world. White Horse Opera was founded in 1991 and has produced 17 grand operas including the big A, B, C, of Opera. We also perform fundraising concerts and recitals through the year.
Playing The Part...
The Chorus consists of local talent while our soloists come from all across the country
History & Past Productions
White Horse Opera was founded in 1991 with the aim of bringing full-costume grand opera, sung in English, to the people of Wiltshire at an affordable price.
About us
White Horse Opera was founded in 1991 with the aim of bringing full-costume grand opera, sung in English, to the people of Wiltshire at an affordable price.
We are based in Devizes – performing at the Town Hall and Corn Exchange, but our members and supporters come from far and wide. Our annual productions have included some of the best-loved of the opera repertoire: Aida, La Boheme and Carmen together with more challenging works such as Count Ory and Faust.
Combining local talent with professional music directors, soloists and orchestras gives a result well beyond that normally achieved by purely amateur music groups. For example, 2004’s Carmen cost in excess of £20,000 to produce and involved a cast of over 70 with a 21-strong professional orchestra. Over 1000 tickets were sold for between only £5 and £16.
We are largely self-funding and are supported by an active Friends group of over 80 members
Auditions
You are invited to audition for the solo roles in White Horse Opera's next production.
White Horse Opera is a company with amateur status, based in Devizes, Wiltshire, where its performances take place.
In the month of October 2008 we shall be presenting a fully staged production in English of Franz Lehár, Victor Léon and Leo Stein's "The Merry Widow ".
Chorus members do not have to have an audition. We want people keen to sing.
* The company shall intend to produce at least one major opera ("The Opera") per year in, or near Devizes and that opera to be of the highest standard possible with the available resources.
* The committee of White Horse Opera is to appoint a Director and Musical Director who are to have overall artistic control of The Opera for the duration of their appointment.
* To provide for local singers who are members and attend rehearsals regularly ("The Company") to develop their skills and to perform regularly. eg Soloists.
* All major roles (as defined by the Musical Director and Director) to be selected at open auditions ("Soloists"). The audition panel of at least three members will include the Director, Musical Director and a member of the Committee. Other members can be appointed or co-opted as necessary but the panel shall not exceed seven people. The audition panel (and co-opted members) is to be appointed by the main Committee.
* One of the factors to be borne in mind when choosing The Opera is the abilities within The Company. The Director and Musical Director, being responsible for the standard of The Opera, are to be the final arbiters of the judgement.
* Small operas (one per annum?) and concerts (2 or 3 per annum?) to be produced from time to time, in which members of The Company as well as Soloists (past, present and potential) shall be able to perform.
Our Future Events
This is where you will find future events for White Horse Opera. We will do our best to keep you up to date with whats happening, where and when.
Gallery
This is the main page of your Gallery
Get involved and make a difference
Putting on an Opera of any size is a huge undertaking. There are many benefits of getting involved from making new friends and helping the local community, to helping out with your specialist skills from woodwork to make-up specialists.
From all the actors & actresses, singers, musicians and dancers on stage there is a support team of many who help out in varied capacities. We need support for selling programmes and tickets to helping with props and lighting.
If you would like to discuss being involved, please get in touch. There's so much to do that doesn't involve performing, we'll easily find you a job. We're a very friendly company and your help will be so appreciated.
Task for willing hands include the following:
Treasurer
Keep control of all financial matters, draw up a budget, prepare year end account, Profit and Loss and Balance sheet.
Secretary
Take minutes of committee meetings, book venues, keep members informed of events and prepare news letter
Committee members share the work load of:-
* Arranging pianist
* Auditions
* Rehearsal schedule
* Storage of music
* Weekly raffle
* Presentations at the end of performace
* Printing tickets
* Selling tickets
* Enrolling new "Friends"
* Publicity
* Advertising
* Storage of costumes and props
* Keeping a register of members
* Keeping record of attendance at rehearsals
* Collect and store raffle prizes
* Help with painting of scenery
* Correspondence and mail shots
* Costumes
* Make-up
* Photography
* Stage manager
* Back stage help
* Programmes
* "Front of House" on perfomance nights
* Fund raising
* Recruitment
* Stage lighting
Friends of WHO
White Horse Opera is supported through sponsorship and fundraising. We are always looking for more singers and more "Friends" (no experience necessary!) Without their generosity, response and encouragement White Horse Opera would not function as a community venture. Each Opera costs in the region of £20,000 to stage. This is an annual commitment to the Devizes area which is becoming increasingly difficult to fund. By becoming a Friend of White Horse Opera you will make a much valued and vital contribution.
Contact Details:
Please find below contact details for " White Horse Opera" Devizes.
If you are part of "White Horse Opera" and your details are not listed please contact the webmaster of this domain with the relevant details. Remember that if someone needs to contact you and can not find your details the "White Horse Opera" could lose out. |
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