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Camden Coleman Interns With the By Nicholas Cole

C amden Coleman (Nu Rho 2020) grew up in a house- hold where music and opera were the norms. But when he was selected to serve as an intern with the largest classical music organization in North Ameri- ca - the Metropolitan Opera in New York, he had no idea he would have such a profound impact.

high for the whole cohort," said Alicia Kelley-Bah, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Manager at Metropolitan Opera. The Metropolitan Opera (com- monly known as the Met Opera) is an American opera company based in New York City. The non-profit Metropolitan Opera Association operates the company, with Peter Gelb as general manager.

The goal of the summer 2022 internship program is to provide training and long-term mentor- ship to 15 students (aged 18–24) per year. The program is designed to enable and support participants in pursuing careers at the Met and other leading performing arts com- panies.

Among its many offerings, the program included a general

"He has set the bar very, very

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