Want an opportunity to continue to hone your craft at one of the world's most renown opera institutions? The Teatro alla Scala Academy is now accepting applications through YAP Tracker for the 2013-15 training program, providing an opportunity for young people from all over the world to make their mark on one of the world's greatest stages. Applications will be accepted through May 27, but don't wait to apply! Auditions slots will be limited.

Interested in auditioning for The Brava! Opera Theater's production of Turn of the Screw but unable to fly to Oregon for a live audition? The company is accepting video auditions through YAP Tracker's online application service. The deadline to apply is May 28 and the company is hearing sopranos only (for the roles of the Governess and Miss Jessel).

Spearheaded by Artistic Director William Hobbs, Opera Slavica is a professional opera company and a young artist summer training program dedicated to Czech and Russian repertoire. New this season for their summer 2013 workshop: a number of tuition-free roles are now available! The application for their is now open, and the deadline to apply is April 12. Interested in feedback on the program?  Take a look at our recent interview with Ashley Becker, a previous participant in the program.

To do competitions or not do competitions: that is the question! We spoke with Ann Todd, Competition Director of the prestigious Fritz & Lavinia Jensen Foundation Competition, about factors singers should consider before applying and/or participating in top tier competitions. Interested in applying for the Jensen Foundation competition? The deadline to apply is March 15, and the application can be found on YAP Tracker's online application page.