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University of Houston - Moores Opera House
Comment on Facebook The Moores Opera Center of the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston provides comprehensive operatic training as part of a voice program offering flexible baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral programs in Voice Performance, Pedagogy, and Choral Conducting. The Center takes as its mission the training of young singers, coaches and conductors aspiring to places in the world as stage performers and teachers. Degree programs combine sound vocal study, intensive language diction training, stage direction, career counseling, and audition techniques. Graduates have gone on to distinguished professional careers, appearing with companies and in venues including the Met, Chicago Lyric, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, Seattle, New York City Opera, Carnegie Hall, and various European houses. Our season includes four productions that are generally sung in the original language, aided by computerized surtitles. Each opera is double-cast and performed with orchestra. The spectacular 800-seat Moores Opera House is recognized as one of the finest opera facilities in the United States. The Moores Opera Center has a strong commitment to contemporary opera, and recent productions have brought renowned composers and librettists to work with the students, including John Corigliano, Dominick Argento, Conrad Susa, Philip Littell, William M. Hoffman and Christopher Theofanidis.
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University of Houston - Moores Opera House
3800 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-0001Phone: 713-743-3313 | Fax: 713-743-3166 | Email | Official Website
Admission:
no public admission fee
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Parking Info
Entrance #16 (off Cullen Blvd.)
There is metered parking in the first row of lot 16B and for a fee there is gated parking in the first two rows of lot 16F. Parking is usually free on weekends. -
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Current Events
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Upcoming Events
06/22/13 24th Annual Immanuel & Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival (TMF) - Orchestra Series #3
University of Houston - Moores Opera House06/29/13 24th Annual Immanuel & Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival (TMF) - Orchestra Series Grand Finale
University of Houston - Moores Opera House07/03/13 2013 American Festival for the Arts Summer Concert Series: AFA Conservatory Orchestra
University of Houston - Moores Opera House
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Current Events
There are no current events at this time.
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Upcoming Events
06/22/13 24th Annual Immanuel & Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival (TMF) - Orchestra Series #3
University of Houston - Moores Opera House06/29/13 24th Annual Immanuel & Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival (TMF) - Orchestra Series Grand Finale
University of Houston - Moores Opera House07/03/13 2013 American Festival for the Arts Summer Concert Series: AFA Conservatory Orchestra
University of Houston - Moores Opera House
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Facility
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The following facility details serve as the premier source for unique and affordable venues for performance, receptions, convening, meeting space, speakers, etc., in greater Houston and the region.
Rental Contact Information
Rental Contact Name: Thom Guthrie
Rental Contact Phone: 713-743-3305
Rental Contact Email: tguthrie@uh.edu
General Information
Parking Info: Entrance #16 (off Cullen Blvd.)
There is metered parking in the first row of lot 16B and for a fee there is gated parking in the first two rows of lot 16F. Parking is usually free on weekends.Union Affliations: None
Beer / Wine Permitted: No
Liquor Permitted: No
Food Permitted: No
Catering Services allowed: Yes
Catering Services available: Yes
Support Staff available: Yes
Crew(s) provided / fees: Staff ranges from $11 to $25. Per hour depending on job requirement.. Stage lighting, sound system available, charges based on usage.
Insurance Required: Yes
Insurance Provided: No
Security Personnel Required: Yes
Box Office: No
Organizations/Artists which have previously used this space: HSO, DaCamera, Revels Houston.
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Facility Information
Seating (range): 500 - 1000
Seating (exact #): 797
Stage / Venue Width: 50'
Stage / Venue Height (floor to ceiling; or grid): 27'9"
Depth of Stage / Venue (front to back): 40'
Stage is raised: Yes
Stage Design: Proscenium
Orchestra pit: (permanent or optional) Optional
Removable Seating: No
Dressing Rooms: Yes
Dressing Room Details (# of rooms / size of rooms): 4 (four) “star” dressing rooms, Two Chorus dressing rooms (1 ladies DR with 14 positions, (1 men’s DR with 7 positions )
Public Bathrooms: Yes
Showers: Yes
Break Room: Yes
Lighting Available: Yes
Lighting Details: ETC Expression 2X, 265 dimmers
Sound System Available: Yes
Sound Details (loudspeakers, power amps, # of microphones, etc.): Full system
Audio Recording Available: Yes
Storage Space Available: No
Stage Floor Type, if applicable (Marley, sprung wood, wood over concrete): Floor is acoustic in design, #1 maple. Dow Flooring Lon Seal dance floor available at additional cost
Dance Floors Available: Yes
Reception Area: Yes
Loading Dock: Yes
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Pricing
Specify breakdown of rates: For profit Rates: NOT available for profit ventures Non-profit Rates: Per Event: Depending upon venture $2600 to $3600 for a five hour window Per Rehearsal: Price upon request
Non-profit Rates: Yes
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