Javascript is currently disabled on this browser. Please turn on to make sure YAP Tracker can fully function.

Detroit Opera

Detroit Opera Resident Artist Program (2027-2028) - Singer Application

You must be signed in to complete this application or view your previously submitted application. Please login or create an account .

Deadline: Monday October 5, 2026

Detroit Opera’s Resident Artist Program offers emerging professional singers an intensive season of individualized artistic development and meaningful professional experience.

Led by Nathalie Doucet, Head of Music and Director of the Resident Artist Program, the program is designed to support the individual needs, strengths, and goals of each artist. Resident Artists receive regular coaching and training in voice, languages, drama, performance, and career development while gaining valuable experience on Detroit Opera’s mainstage and through performances and engagement opportunities throughout the community.

Resident Artists work closely with Detroit Opera’s artistic leadership and have opportunities to learn from internationally recognized conductors, directors, coaches, teachers, and guest artists throughout the season.

The program recognizes that no two artists follow the same path. Training is therefore highly individualized, with an emphasis on developing each singer’s artistry, technical and musical skills, professional readiness, versatility, and confidence.

Through intensive training, performance opportunities, and direct experience within a major American opera company, the Detroit Opera Resident Artist Program prepares its artists to take the next steps toward professional careers.

Exact Program Dates To Be Confirmed (approximately September 2027-May 2028).

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

APPLICATION MATERIALS
Applicants must submit:
• Completed YAP Tracker application
• Résumé (PDF format)
• Repertoire list
• Two professional references
• Prescreening video recordings

PRESCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Submit two (2) arias of contrasting styles and languages.
• Recordings must be no more than 12 months old.

LIVE AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants invited to a live audition must prepare arias of contrasting styles and languages, one of which must be composed within the last 50 years.

At least:
• One aria in Italian
• One aria in another language (e.g. English, French, or German)
• One aria from the 20th or 21st century

Please ensure selections demonstrate stylistic versatility, technical command, and expressive range.

AUDITION MATERIALS For the Live Auditions
Please bring:
• Clearly marked scores for the pianist
• A printed repertoire list

Email your repertoire list in advance to: residentartist@detroitopera.org
A pianist will be provided at no cost.

CONTACT
For questions about the Resident Artist Program or auditions, contact:
Nathalie Doucet
Head of Music and Director of Resident Artist Program
residentartist@detroitopera.org

Please contact Nathalie Doucet at residentartist@detroitopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Please select your voice type.*

First Name*

Last Name*

If you wish to share your pronouns with us, you may do so below. We want to know how to respectfully refer to you.*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Have you ever auditioned for Detroit Opera before?*

Yes

If yes, when?

How did you hear about our auditions?*

Teacher/Coach

Friend

YAP Tracker

Poster

Website

Other

If you marked other, please specify:

Contact Information

E-mail address*

Phone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Please use a standard 2 letter state abbreviation (TX, PA, NY, etc.)

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Website

Does a professional manager currently represent you?*

Yes

If yes, who?

Resume

Please include a resume*

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Headshot

Please include a headshot*

Files must be in JPEG format.

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Recordings

Please include two (2) video recordings in contrasting styles and languages made within the last 12 months. One must be an opera aria; one may be a performance recording, if desired.

Video Files*

Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Education

List any undergraduate and graduate program information:*

School

Major

Degree

Year

School

Major

Degree

Year

School

Major

Degree

Year

List your voice teachers and coaches and when you studied with them:*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Selection 1

Teacher or Coach

Dates

Selection 2

Teacher or Coach

Dates

Selection 3

Teacher or Coach

Dates

Selection 4

Teacher or Coach

Dates

Selection 5

Teacher or Coach

Dates

Selection 6

Teacher or Coach

Dates

Indicate foreign language proficiency in both speaking and singing:

Singing*

Select all languages in which you sing proficiently. Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

English

French

Italian

German

Russian

Spanish

Speaking*

Select all languages in which you speak proficiently. Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

English

French

Italian

German

Russian

Spanish

Professional References

Please include two (2) references from established professionals in the opera field (voice teacher, coach, conductor, director, administrator, etc). Letters of Recommendation are not required. References may be contacted by phone or email.

References*

Number of selections required: 2.

Selection 1

Reference Full Name

Reference Profession

Association with Artist

Reference Phone Number

Reference Email

Selection 2

Reference Full Name

Reference Profession

Association with Artist

Reference Phone Number

Reference Email

Audition Repertoire

Audition Selections*

Applicants should be prepared to sing, from memory, five (5) contrasting arias demonstrating French, German, English, and Italian language aptitude. Audition repertoire may be amended at a later date. Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Aria

Opera

Composer

Selection 2

Aria

Opera

Composer

Selection 3

Aria

Opera

Composer

Selection 4

Aria

Opera

Composer

Selection 5

Aria

Opera

Composer

Additional comments

If you are only available for a specific date or have any known conflicts, please indicate that here.

Acknowledgement

Write your full name to agree to the terms below*

I hereby confirm that all information listed within and attached to my application is complete and accurate. I have read the application instructions completely and agree to abide by all audition policies.