Fort Worth Opera

Fort Worth Opera Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artist Program Auditions (2026-2027)

This application closed on Monday October 13, 2025.

Resident Artist auditions are held annually in Fort Worth, TX, as well as by digital recording submissions. Due to the number of applications received, and time constraints, not all applicants will be granted a live audition.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Non-managed singers ONLY
Completed application form via YAP Tracker
Current pdf copy of résumé
Digital color headshot (preferably in landscape format)
(2) recorded arias of contrasting style for live auditions, (4) recorded arias of contrasting style for video auditions. One must be in ENGLISH (audio and/or video)
Introduction video

Please contact Anthony Pound at anthony@fwopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Voice Type*

Date of Birth*

Special note: You must be 18 years of age by the date of the competition.
MM/DD/YYYY Format

Pianist

The fee for using the provided pianist is $25. If you intend to bring your own pianist to the live auditions, the $25 fee is waived by Fort Worth Opera. Please select the correct answer below.

Will you bring your own pianist?*

Yes, I will bring my own pianist

No, I will use the provided pianist.

Contact Information

E-mail Address*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Please use a two letter state abbreviation where applicable (TX, NY, KY, etc.)

Country*

Cell Telephone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Additional Information

All applicants must submit a resume, headshot, aria recordings, and proof of age.

Chosen Audition Location*

Live in Fort Worth, TX

Virtual with submitted videos

Proof of age*

Please include proof of age (driver's license, birth certificate or passport). Number of documents required: 1.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Headshot*

Color headshot (preferably in landscape format)

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Resume*

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Performed Repertoire List*

Please list your current repertoire. Arias, duets, ensemble pieces, sacred, foreign languages, art songs, etc. that you have previously or currently perform. Number of documents required: 1.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Recordings

Live auditions

Please include (1) 1 minute introduction video and (2) recorded arias of contrasting style. One must be in ENGLISH.

Video auditions

Please include (1) 1 minute introduction video and (4) recorded arias of contrasting style.

An aria in English (not a translation)
An aria in Italian
An aria in either French or German
A fourth aria in a language of the applicant’s choice

Introduction Video*

Please include a one-minute introduction video Number of selections required: 1.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Video Files*

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

You must be signed in to add videos.

Audition Repertoire List*

Please share your live audition repertoire list. Minimum number of selections permitted: 4. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Aria

Role

Opera

Composer

Language

Selection 2

Aria

Role

Opera

Composer

Language

Selection 3

Aria

Role

Opera

Composer

Language

Selection 4

Aria

Role

Opera

Composer

Language

Selection 5

Aria

Role

Opera

Composer

Language

Application Signature

By submitting this application, applicants agree to abide by the rules and decisions of Fort Worth Opera staff and their designees.

I agree to the above statement.*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes