Sponsored Programs — SANTA FE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Founded in 1957, the program aims to promote and develop the careers of talented young opera singers by working closely with Santa Fe’s acclaimed and nationally recognized roster, performing and rehearsing on the Opera grounds and giving them the opportunity to return as a principal artist. The Vilcek Foundation supports three of the apprentices annually.
Apprentices supported by the vilcek foundation
2008 Apprentice Singers
Jennifer Kelsey Jakob
Soprano Jennifer Kelsey Jakob is a native of Kempten, Germany and is currently pursuing her Masters degree at Indiana University, where she studies with acclaimed Professor of Singing Costanza Cuccaro. read more
Sung Eun Lee
Sung Eun Lee, a tenor from South Korea, joins the Santa Fe Opera’s Apprentice Singers Program. He received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Voice from Yonsei University. He earned a Master of Music Degree in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music. read more
2008 Apprentice Technician
Uldarico Sarmienton
Peru is the home of Uldarico Sarmiento who will work with the props/crafts department in the Technical Apprentice Program. He received an International Baccalaureate from Markham College in Lima, Peru. read more