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Join COA for 2026 summer program & perform in fully-staged productions of Hänsel und Gretel, The Magic Flute, Gianni Schicchi, and Le nozze di Figaro. On top of stage and orchestra rehearsals, your tuition includes: - Individual voice lessons every week - Masterclass with internationally acclaimed artists - Mock auditions - Tailored career counseling post-program Accommodation is organized and covered by the tuition.  Full and partial scholarships available. More info & applications at https://croatianoperaacademy.com/  Contact Information: info@croatianoperaacademy.com

The Jensen Foundation supports America’s most promising young opera professionals with its annual Vocal Competition. Singers compete for their share of $50,000 in awards, including a $15,000 First Place award and the $10,000 Facing Forward Award for the finest performance of an aria composed in the 21st century. The 2026 competition takes place in New York City May 18-23. The singing environment is well-organized and supportive, with professional accompanists and judges. Twelve finalists are chosen to perform before the Finals Judges who are distinguished in the world of opera. Apply by Sunday, March 15 to join us in New York this May!

A New Era for Young Artists. Created in 1998 by American bass-baritone Richard Cowan, the Festival Lyrique-en-Mer has trained emerging singers through its Young Artist Academy. Nearly thirty years later, Belle-Île — with its natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage — remains an inspiring setting for developing tomorrow’s operatic talent. In 2026, with this renewed structure, advanced students and young professionals will fully immerse themselves in perfecting and performing a French operatic work, supported by a high level artistic team. Their work will culminate in a full production entirely performed by the Opera Studio artists as part of the 28th edition of the Festival Lyrique-en-Mer. Deadline March 31, 2026. Apply now!

We are pleased to announce that Canto is opening an additional application period for the 2026 Summer Vocal Program in Virginia, a program offering many performance opportunities. This special cycle offers a small number of highly motivated singers the opportunity to be considered for an intensive summer of advanced training and musical study with our distinguished faculty. If you are seeking focused artistic development in a rigorous and supportive environment, we warmly encourage you to apply. This program is designed for singers ready to deepen their technique and expand their repertoire. The dates are July 6 to August 1, 2026. Partial scholarships available. NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1. We look forward to discovering your voice!

Germany has the most opera jobs in the world - but how do you actually make the move? BOA Opera School is a year-round course designed to bridge that gap, offering full-time training while you live in Berlin. This immersive, 2-semester program helps you take the next step with confidence:  Audition for an industry panel for feedback. Perform in four fully staged operas per year—two with orchestra. Take intensive, daily German classes and gain working-level German. Refine stagecraft and technique to a professional level. Record a polished audition package highlighting your personal brand. With weekly seminars, audition bootcamp, and expert Faculty, BOA Opera School gives you the tools to step beyond training and onto the stage. 

The Centre de Perfeccionament del Palau de les Arts, the Young Artists Programme of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in Valencia offers a project of professional insertion and training for young opera singers. This project is offered to candidates with high vocal and artistic qualities and proper technical preparation to integrate into the daily activity of an opera house. We Offer: Employment contract: monthly gross remuneration of €1600. Real experience performing roles in the opera season. Extra pay per performance: €100–200. Technical and artistic training with qualified professionals. Key Dates: Deadline for applications: 9 February 2026 (11:59 pm). Semi-final: 20–21 March 2026. Final round: 23 March 2026. Apply through YAP Tracker today.

The Vienna Summer Music Festival offers an immersive, performance-driven experience where every participant performs named roles with orchestra in fully staged productions. (www.viennasummermusic.com) 2026 Repertoire: The Magic Flute, Suor Angelica, and Carmen. Artists attend daily masterclasses, private lessons, and vocal coaching with distinguished faculty from Vienna’s leading opera houses, alongside professional exposure to visiting American and European casting directors and agents. Each participant is guaranteed one to two named roles, a cover assignment, and orchestral performances. Operas begin July 7th to August 3rd, 2026.

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY 2026: Celebrating 32 years in Charlotte (USA), June 8 – June 29 & Vicenza (Italy), July 2 - August 3. Gain the skills you need for your future to thrive in your career. International Lyric Academy is now casting Mozart’s The Magic Flute fully staged stunning co-production between Opera Carolina & Lake Como Theater. In addition, Sweeney Todd, (fully staged), Opera scenes, (The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, Don Giovanni), Concerts, Mozart Requiem, and choral performances.  Participants receive professional coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, Italian classes, and Agents & Artistic Directors Audition. Make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career.  Apply today.

Join Varna International this summer in South Carolina or in the beautiful country of Bulgaria and be featured in fully-staged productions of Carmen, Cosi fan tutte, Little Women – The Musical, "From Opera to Broadway", with full orchestra under the baton of Maestro Gregory Buchalter of The Metropolitan Opera. Soloist positions available in Saint-Saëns Requiem and Serenade to Music, by Vaughan Williams. Participants enrolled in Varna International Music Academy will receive in-depth music instruction from our expert faculty and benefit from unparalleled performance opportunities. Apply now to benefit from the early-bird tuition scholarship.

Apply to be featured in the staged production of LITTLE WOMEN - THE MUSICAL, by Jason Howland in South Carolina, with full orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Buchalter of The Metropolitan Opera. Benefit from coaching with Broadway Pianist and Music Director, Alex LeFevre. Varna International is offering 50% tuition scholarships for this opportunity for a limited time. With its demanding vocal lines and expressive storytelling, Little Women – The Musical is an ideal opportunity to expand technique, strengthen acting-through-song skills, and gain standout performance experience. The roles are written to highlight legit, classically influenced singing—perfect for artists who want to bridge their classical training and musical theatre!