Fort Worth Opera

Fort Worth Opera Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artist Program Auditions (2027-2028)

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Deadline(s):

Recording: Received By Sun Nov 01, 2026
Video submission only. No live audition will be held.

Resident Artist auditions are held annually, this year by digital recording submissions only.

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) video-recorded arias of contrasting style. One must be in ENGLISH.
Introduction video
$5 application fee

Please contact Meredith Browning at education@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

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.

Proof of age*

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

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Headshot*

Color headshot (preferably in landscape format)

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Resume*

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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.

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Recordings

Please include (1) 1-minute introduction video and (2) recorded arias of contrasting style. One must be in ENGLISH (not a translation). One must be in another language.

Introduction Video*

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

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Video Files*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 2. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Audition Repertoire List*

Please share your audition repertoire list. Minimum number of selections permitted: 2. 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

Payment Details

Amount: $5.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card

Credit Card First Name

Credit Card Last Name

Credit Card Number

Card Expiry Date

CVV (3- or 4-digit code on your card)

Billing ZIP/Postal Code

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.