(JUDLO)

Universidad de Puerto Rico

Rio Piedras campus

MISSION AND VISION

This non-profit organization sprung from the initiative of a few very
enthusiastic Voice students. In 2004, the members of Soprano Margarita
Castro Alberty’s Voice Seminar from UPR’s Music Department wished for
a space in which they could fully specialize in Opera singing, staging and
Production. In doing so, members nowadays come both from musical and
theatrical backgrounds.
The student’s will to sing met with their teacher’s passion and long-time
experience, which she was eager to share.
JUDLO brings opera to all, traveling across the island giving free concerts,
in order for Opera, BelCanto, and lyric concerts to reach as much public as
possible.

Student Members of JUDLO year 2011

Beyond the public of the University, JUDLO wishes to create awareness of

what Opera truly is: an impassioned, multidisciplinary Art form, where
Music meets with Stage and Drama to depict the thrilling array of Human
Passion.

CURRICULUM
Vocal technique
Drama and Acting for singers
Body language
Repertoire
Language coaching
Musical coaching
Stage and Costume Design
Stage makeup
Design
Production

<> All the aspects involved in Opera are treated cohesively

<> Supertitles with original translations from group members
JUDLO has performed for Universities, Diplomatic and Corporate
Event, and the Community.

Performances include:
Adaptations from the Operatic Repertoire, Fully Staged Operas, Concert
versions and Recitals.

After JUDLO, members of the group:

Pursue advanced studies in Opera Performance
Acting
Staging
Direction
JUDLO offers a panoramic preparation for both undergraduate and
graduate students in Opera and related fields.

Typical semester work includes:

Musical and dramatic preparation
Staging and prop design and construction
Budgeting and fundraising activities
Research, Costume design and construction
Staged Production
Students are encouraged to participate in internal committees according to
their area of interest. Students from non-musical backgrounds are welcome
to enroll as well.

Admission is granted upon audition for singers, and interview for

non-singers.

“JUDLO is more than an Opera workshop, it covers every aspect of

Opera...we’ve even sewn curtains” - student

CONTACT US: judlopera@gmail.com

If you’re interested in monetary support send your donation to Music

Department at University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus by the name
of Margarita Castro- Alberty/ JUDLO at this address:

Prof. Margarita Castro-Albery

Music Department
University of Puerto Rico
Rio Piedras Campus
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00931