2026 Apr.06 (Mon)

Let’s sing a full-scale opera in English with a chorus group of music college students! This workshop gives participants a chance to perform alongside professional singers, getting into character and learning choreography!

Application Guidelines

• Date
Tue, Aug 4–Sun, Oct 4, 2026

• Ages
High school students who belong to a singing group, such as chorus and musical clubs in schools, or local chorus groups

• Venue
Tamashin RISURU Hall (Tachikawa Civic Hall), Komae Ecorma Hall, FSX Hall (Kunitachi Community Arts Center), and other venues

• Schedule
TBA
* It is preferable to be able to attend all the scheduled rehearsal dates.

• Presentation of the workshop results
The participants will appear on the stage of Team Up for Opera! Amahl and the Night Visitors for both the following performances.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 15:00 at Komae Ecorma Hall
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 15:00 at Tamashin RISURU Hall (Tachikawa Civic Hall), Large Hall

• Maximum number of participants
Approx. 8
* Participants will be determined by lot if the number of applications exceeds the limit.

• Instructors
MATSUDA Yoshiki (Chorus Master)
IWATA Tatsuji (Director)
SHIBATA Maiku (Conductor)
and more

• Participation fee
2,200yen

• Application period
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 12:00–Mon, May 18, 2026 15:00 (The acceptance/rejection notification will be sent in late June.)

• How to apply
Application Form (The form is only in Japanese. The link will be available once the application opens.)

[Notes]
⁃ For measuring the head circumference, please measure around the head as the red line in the following image.

⁃ You will receive the notification of application completion by email once you submit the form. To ensure that you receive emails from us, please add the domain “@t-bunka.jp” to the whitelist such as approved sender list you have enabled on your email setting.
⁃ The acceptance/rejection notification will be sent by email in late June.
⁃ Participants will be notified by mail with enclosed information on the participation fee payment. Please process the payment as per the information. Those who are not accepted will be notified by email. Please contact us if you do not receive any notification after Fri, Jun 26.

• Inquiries
“Team Up for Opera!” team
Production Section, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
Email: teamup-opera-2(at)t-bunka.jp *Please convert “(at)” to at sign.

Please Note

* This workshop is conducted only in Japanese.
* The program is subject to change under certain circumstances.
* The schedule is subject to change.
* Participants may use their own clothes as a part of the costumes they wear on stage.
* Participants may be asked to attend additional rehearsals depending on their roles.
* We do not answer any inquiries on the result of the drawing lot.

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