<p>Agree Lorelei - my D’s voice teacher keeps up with her students for that reason. Many, if not most of them, take a lesson with her when they’re home for a break. She tells them some things to watch out for and they have a good idea of the rep they should be singing as a freshman. Some schools have built in some protection with regard to rep in that they don’t even allow the freshmen and sophomores to audition for the main opera. They can be a part of the crew - which is a great learning experience too.</p>