National Opera Studio

National Opera Studio Young Artists' Programme Application (2021-22)

This application closed on Saturday March 27, 2021.


Due to the new national lockdown measures, the deadline for singers applying to our Young Artists' Programme has been extended to 27 March 2021. We are very aware of the impact the current very stressful circumstances have had on those considering applying to the Studio and hope that this extension will ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present themselves in the best way possible. 

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

Please contact National Opera Studio Young Artists' Programme at auditions@nationaloperastudio.org.uk with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Date must be entered in DD/MM/YYYY Format
No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields
England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. If this question does not apply to you, please fill in the box with N/A.
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

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Please do include any languages you speak that are not found in standard opera repertoire.
Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Education and Training

Maximum number of selections permitted: 3
Selection 1
Selection 2
Selection 3
Maximum number of selections permitted: 3
Selection 1
Selection 2
Selection 3

Performance Experience

Role 1
Role 2
Role 3
For example, this could include concerts, competitions and awards. Please note, no CVs or additional material will be presented to the panel.

Video First Round Audition

All applicants must submit a video First Round Audition. All applicants will have their video considered by the First Round Audition Panel. For further information, please read the National Opera Studio Video Requirements.

All First Round auditions must be submitted via a video recording. You must upload a minimum of three videos which MUST meet the National Opera Studio Video Requirements. Minimum number of selections permitted: 3. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

You must be signed in to add videos.
Click here to view the requirements: National Opera Studio Video Requirements

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 Saturday 27 March 2021. 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.
Click here for YAP Tracker's 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

We are required to keep a summary of information of the diversity of our applicants. The information entered in this section will not be kept with nor will affect your application to the NOS.

Payment Details

To submit your application you are required to pay a First Round Audition and Admin fee of £25 via the PayPal link below. This will allow you to pay by PayPal or debit/credit card.


https://py.pl/8S9upGC7Mz3


If you have an issue with that link, you may also use this one:


https://py.pl/hGl2N


Your application will not be valid until we have confirmed receipt of this payment. Please note this payment is non-refundable.


If you are invited to the Second and Final Round (Thursday 22 April-Sunday 25 April 2021), you will be required to pay an additional £75. We will send you a link to pay this as part of your Second Round invitation email.


We are afraid that the National Opera Studio is unable to support applicants financially throughout their application.


If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at auditions@nationaloperastudio.org.uk