Chicago Summer Opera

Opera Training Program 2025

Deadline(s):
Not Specified

Announcing last-minute openings for tenors, baritones, and basses in our upcoming 2025 season! This is a unique opportunity to perform major operatic roles with full orchestra and participate in our training program. 

Role Openings
La Bohème, Puccini
Rodolfo – Tenor

Ariadne auf Naxos, Strauss
Dancing Master / Brighella – Tenor
Music Teacher – Baritone
Truffaldin / Wig Maker – Bass
Lackey – Bass

Full scholarships available ! Free application!
Session 2: July 15 – August 10, 2025
Program Highlights:
Perform a fully staged role with orchestra
Voice lessons & coaching with expert faculty
Master classes & career workshops
Professional media: HD video + dress rehearsal photography

2025 Season Includes:
La Bohème · The Magic Flute · Lakmé · Silla · Ariadne auf Naxos · The Medium/Gianni Schicchi · Alcina · Symphonic Concerts

Please contact David Kronenberg at info@chicagosummeropera.com with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

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Session Preference*

Session 1

June 17 - July 13, 2025

Session 2

July 15 - August 10, 2025

Both

Would you like to participate in both sessions? * - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 14700 [bID] => 43489 [title] => Yes [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Yes Array ( [itemId] => 14701 [bID] => 43489 [title] => No [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) No (Please note tuition and housing cost would be double)

Have participated in the Chicago Summer Opera training program in the past?* - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 14702 [bID] => 43490 [title] => Yes [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Yes Array ( [itemId] => 14703 [bID] => 43490 [title] => No [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) No

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Which role(s) from our season are you interested in? *

2025 Season: Boheme, Magic Flute, Lakme, Silla, Ariadne auf Naxos, The Medium/ Gianni Schicchi, Alcina

Are you interested in covering? * - Select - Array ( [itemId] => 12574 [bID] => 40789 [title] => Yes [subtitle] => [position] => 0 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) Yes Array ( [itemId] => 12575 [bID] => 40789 [title] => No [subtitle] => [position] => 1 [hidden] => 0 [disabled] => 0 [disable_date] => [disable_date_passed] => 0 ) No Only one cover per role. Covers receive a staged cover run with piano.

Audition Location*

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Chicago

Deadline: October 26, 2024

Bloomington

Deadline: November 9, 2024

New York

Deadline: November 30, 2024

By Recording

Deadline: January 7, 2025

Recorded Audition

Please include two video recordings of contrasting arias.

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Minimum number of selections permitted: 2. Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

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