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SUMMARY:No Divide KC presents: Come As You Are
DESCRIPTION:Traditional concert settings can feel formal and exclusive\, creating barriers between composers\, performers\, and audiences. Come As You Are (CAYA) aims to change that by making concert music more open\, interactive\, and accessible to all. Through storytelling and unique performance experiences\, CAYA invites audiences to connect with music in new ways.\n\nCAYA Fellowship Program\n\nThe CAYA Fellowship offers a paid opportunity for three composers and three librettists to develop and premiere micro operas in collaboration with Lyric Opera of Kansas City. Fellows will work closely with professional mentors\, producers\, and musicians in an immersive\, creative environment.\n\nWhen: May 18\, 2025\n\nWhere: Zhou B Art Center\, 1801 E 18th St\, Kansas City\, MO 64108\n\nDonation Based\n\n2025 Theme: Opera for Young Audiences\n\nThis year\, Come As You Are will feature micro operas designed for children and their families. These works will encourage social-emotional learning while exploring CAYA's core themes of inclusivity\, accessibility\, and creative expression.\n\nPerformance & Composition Details\n\n?? Performing Ensemble:\n\n\n	\n	1 Soprano\n	\n	\n	1 Mezzo-soprano\n	\n	\n	1 Tenor\n	\n	\n	1 Baritone\n	\n	\n	Piano (non-prepared)\n	\n	\n	Hand percussion\n	\n	\n	Fixed electronics (optional)\n	\n\n\n?? Additional Notes:\n\n\n	\n	Duration: 10-15 minutes\n	\n	\n	Performance Style: No conductor required\n	\n	\n	Instrumentation: Flexible use of all instruments is not required\n	\n	\n	Production: Simple and adaptable\, with minimal costuming\, props\, and no formal set or lighting\n	\n\n\nBy focusing on creativity\, collaboration\, and accessibility\, Come As You Are continues to bring fresh perspectives to concert music welcoming audiences of all ages to experience opera in a way that feels approachable\, engaging\, and inspiring.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Traditional concert settings can feel formal and exclusive\, creating barriers between composers\, performers\, and audiences. <strong>Come As You Are (CAYA)</strong> aims to change that by making concert music more open\, interactive\, and accessible to all. Through storytelling and unique performance experiences\, CAYA invites audiences to connect with music in new ways.</p>\n\n<h2><strong>CAYA Fellowship Program</strong></h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>CAYA Fellowship</strong> offers a paid opportunity for <strong>three composers and three librettists</strong> to develop and premiere <strong>micro operas</strong> in collaboration with <strong>Lyric Opera of Kansas City</strong>. Fellows will work closely with professional mentors\, producers\, and musicians in an immersive\, creative environment.</p>\n\n<p><strong>When:</strong> May 18\, 2025<br />\n<strong>Where:</strong> Zhou B Art Center\, 1801 E 18th St\, Kansas City\, MO 64108<br />\nDonation Based</p>\n\n<h2><strong>2025 Theme: Opera for Young Audiences</strong></h2>\n\n<p>This year\, <strong>Come As You Are</strong> will feature micro operas designed for children and their families. These works will encourage <strong>social-emotional learning</strong> while exploring CAYA&rsquo\;s core themes of <strong>inclusivity\, accessibility\, and creative expression</strong>.</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Performance &amp\; Composition Details</strong></h3>\n\n<p>?? <strong>Performing Ensemble:</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p>1 Soprano</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>1 Mezzo-soprano</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>1 Tenor</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>1 Baritone</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Piano (non-prepared)</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Hand percussion</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Fixed electronics (optional)</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>?? <strong>Additional Notes:</strong></p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Duration:</strong> 10-15 minutes</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Performance Style:</strong> No conductor required</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Instrumentation:</strong> Flexible&mdash\;use of all instruments is not required</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Production:</strong> Simple and adaptable\, with minimal costuming\, props\, and no formal set or lighting</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p>By focusing on creativity\, collaboration\, and accessibility\, <strong>Come As You Are</strong> continues to bring fresh perspectives to concert music&mdash\;welcoming audiences of all ages to experience opera in a way that feels approachable\, engaging\, and inspiring.</p>\n
LOCATION:Zhou B Art Center\, 1801 E 18th St\, Kansas City\, MO 64108
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