While we love the idea of the Opera al Mare community under the same roof, we know that might not be possible (or desirable) for every participant. Considering the accessibility to Cesenatico, each participant may prefer to find their own lodging/etc. Below are the different price and participation levels available for Opera al Mare, beginning with the most complete!
Artist Tuition & Fees
Full Tuition/Full-Board - $5500.00
$2,750 (USD): Non-refundable acceptance deposit to be sent before position and role is secured
$2,750 (USD): Final Payment due on or by February 1, 2024.
The tuition includes:
Voice Lessons
Role Coachings
Master Classes
Intensive Italian Language Classes
Dramatic Coaching and Staging of Operas
Performing a full role in Italian in a staged production (with Orchestra)
Housing in Hotel Miramare from June 15-July 6, 2025 (21 Nights) (Exact room assignment upon arrival, but for examples visit this website)
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for the duration of the program (June 15 - July 6, 2025)
Train travel, one night’s lodging, and opera tickets to the Arena di Verona (Production and date TBD)
The tuition does NOT include:
Airfare from or to anywhere
Train fare from or to anywhere
Alcohol while at Opera al Mare
Any additional services offered by Hotel Miramare, or any other establishment in Cesenatico
*A credit card will be required at check-in to the hotel for incidental purchases (snacks, alcohol, etc) throughout the duration of the program.
Full Artistic Tuition - $1,500.00
$1,250 (USD): Non-refundable acceptance deposit to be sent before position and role is secured
$1,250 (USD): Final Payment due on or by February 1, 2023.
The tuition includes:
Voice Lessons
Role Coachings
Master Classes
Intensive Italian Language Classes
Dramatic Coaching and Staging of Operas
Performing a full role in Italian in a staged production (with Orchestra)
The tuition does NOT include:
Airfare from or to anywhere
Train fare from or to anywhere
Alcohol while at Opera al Mare
Lodging/Board at any time
Any additional services offered by Hotel Miramare, or any other establishment in Cesenatico
Auditor - 50€ per day/500€ Open studio
(To be paid in cash at the beginning of the day, or with “open studio” at the beginning of the program, and the participant will be able to have access to every masterclass, rehearsal, seminar, and possibly private voice lessons - depending on the student and the teacher’s comfortability)
The tuition includes NON-PARTICIPATORY access to:
Role Coachings
Master Classes
Intensive Italian Language Classes
Dramatic Coaching and Staging of Operas
Private voice lessons with faculty can be arranged for additional cost
The tuition does NOT include:
Airfare from or to anywhere
Train fare from or to anywhere
Housing/Board at any time
Alcohol while at Opera al Mare
Any additional services offered by Hotel Miramare, or any other establishment in Cesenatico
Wiring Instructions
(After wire transfer has been initiated, please email welch@barnopera.com with the tracking number for confirmation)
Domestic Wire Transfer
Routing Number: 011201759
82 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Acct. Number: (Provided after application is complete)
Note: Opera al Mare (Full name of student)
International Wire Transfer
Any foreign bank that utilizes the SWIFT system can wire funds directly to PNC Bank without using an intermediary bank. To be sure the funds can be properly applied, it is important that the foreign bank include the following instructions with their payment
For Further payment via Fed wire to:
PNC Bank, NA
Philadelphia, PA
ABA #031000053
SWIFT #PNCCUS33
Beneficiary:
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
Account #: 8616156827
For further credit to:
Barn Opera, Inc
Account #: (Provided after application is complete)
P.O. Box 116, Brandon, Vermont 05733
Phone: +1 802-772-5601
Any further questions, please contact Bar Harbor Bank & Trust: +1 888-853-7100