Canadian Operatic Arts Academy
Canadian Operatic Arts Academy
Photo Credit: Claus Andersen, COAA 2010
Gain insight into the multifaceted world of opera.
Topics include role preparation, performance practice, collaboration, dramatic exercises and study, audition training, promotion, management, and vocal and physical health.
Photo Credit: Claus Andersen, COAA 2015
Our Mission
Empower Artistry
We encourage our participants to be curious and find their unique artistic voice.
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Share Knowledge
Our faculty openly shares tools, tips, and knowledge to all participants on success in the operatic arts.
Inspire Growth
Push your artistry to the next level through careful refinement, specificity, and collaboration.
Our Program
Photo Credit: Claus Andersen, COAA 2010
Photo Credit: Claus Andersen, COAA 2010
Photo Credit: Claus Andersen, COAA 2010
Testimonials
César Aguilar
Countertenor - COAA 2015 Participant
Looking back on my career, so much of it traces back to the summer of 2015 at COAA, my very first summer program. Performing a wide range of operatic scenes taught me to step into a character quickly, work closely with directors and colleagues, and bring stylistic clarity to every piece. Those skills prepared me for every professional role I have performed since. Today, as a professor of voice at UDLAP in Mexico, I still draw on the tools I gained at COAA in my teaching every day.
Marjorie Maltais
Mezzo-Soprano - COAA 2010 Participant
COAA was the very first summer program I attended as a young artist. Being able to explore a variety of operatic scenes rather than focusing on a single full role allowed me to stretch my artistic range and build practical performance skills. The international faculty was exceptional, and the connections I made there led to mentorships that continue to guide my career to this day.
