National Opera Studio Training Programme Application (2018-19)

This application closed on Wednesday December 20, 2017.

Before applying, please make sure you have read the full information available on the NOS website.

Personal Information

First Name*

Surname*

Date of Birth*

Date must be entered in DD/MM/YYYY Format

Address line 1*

Address line 2

Town/City*

County/State*

Postcode/Zip code*

Country*

Telephone

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Mobile Number*

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E-mail address*

Nationality*

Visa Status*

I hold a UK or an EU passport.

I do not hold a UK or an EU passport and I do not currently have a visa for the UK.

I do not hold a UK or an EU passport but I do have a visa for the UK.

If you do not hold a UK or an EU passport but you have a visa for the UK, please tell us which type of UK visa you hold below.

Type of visa

Only answer this question if you do not hold a UK or an EU passport but you do have a visa for the UK.

Application and audition information

How did you hear about the auditions?*

Recommendation from agent

Recommendation from teacher / lecturer

NOS visit to college

Facebook

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Opera Magazine

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Other (please state)

Other:

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Please select your voice type.*

Please state in which languages you are proficient, and to what level:

Include languages not often used in opera repertoire.

Age at Monday 17th September 2018*

Have you auditioned for the NOS Training Programme before? If yes, which Training Programme year did you audition for?*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Yes, for the 2017-18 Training Programme

Yes, for the 2016-17 Training Programme

Yes, for the 2015-16 Training Programme

Yes, for the 2014-15 Training Programme

Yes, for the 2013-14 Training Programme

Yes, before 2013

First round audition*

I will attend a live first round audition at the National Opera Studio.

I am applying from outside of the EEA and I would like to submit a video audition instead of attending a first round audition in person.

Please note: If you select the video option, you will not be given access to the audition schedule to book a live first round audition. If you are considering selecting this option, please carefully read the guidelines on the NOS website first.

If you have any access requirements or would like to request any additional help for your audition at the National Opera Studio, please tell us how we can assist you:

Education and Training

Please state your undergraduate level study (if applicable):

Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

Selection 1

Please state your postgraduate level study (if applicable):

Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

Selection 1

Please tell us about any other education (100 word limit):

Current singing teacher

Previous singing teacher(s)

Please briefly outline what you would hope to achieve at the NOS if you were offered a place (100 word limit):

Please tell us about any existing professional or other commitments from September 2018 to June 2019 (this must include travelling days):

Do you currently have artist representation? If yes, please tell us the name of your agent and the company they work for:

Performance Experience

Please list your operatic performance experience:

Role 1

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Please list other performance experience (300 words):

For example: concerts, competitions, awards. Please note, no CVs or additional material will be presented to the panel.

References

Please give the details of two referees. These should be from music or theatre professionals but should not be from your regular (or previous) singing teacher.

References must be received by the deadline of 11.59pm on Wednesday 10th January 2018. It is your responsibility to contact your referees in plenty of time to ensure they are happy to provide a reference and are able to do so by the deadline.

References*

Click here for our FAQ for how the online referencing process works. If you need instructions on how to resend a recommendation request, click here.

Number required: 2. Allowed method(s): Online.

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Equal Opportunities Monitoring

Arts Council England require us to provide a summary of diversity information. The information entered in this section will not be kept with nor will affect your application to the NOS.

Gender*

Sexuality*

Ethnicity*

Age*

Do you consider yourself to have a disability?*

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

The NOS auditions everyone who applies. The cost of your application and audition is £75. Go to the NOS website to read Guidelines on cancellation and refunds.

Amount: £75.00 (GBP)

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Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.