Opera Birmingham

Opera Birmingham 2023 Vocal Competition

This application closed on Wednesday February 1, 2023.

COVID PROTOCOLS: All artists must be vaccinated and have received recommended boosters to participate in the competition. Proof of vaccination must be uploaded with the application.

Applications should contain the following (there is no fee to apply for the competition):

Professional resume, including performance experience and education information
Professional headshot or recent photo
Proof of vaccination (and any recommended booster shots)
Proof of age (examples include a copy of driver’s license or birth certificate)
Recordings of two arias with piano accompaniment only (see below for more information)

Please contact Amy Gilbert at amy@operabirmingham.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Contact Information

Current Mailing Address

Address Line 1*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

E-mail Address*

Please provide an email address you check every day—this will be the primary method we use to contact you!

Cellphone Number

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Applicant Details and Materials

Voice Type*

Proof of Vaccination*

Number of documents required: 1.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

By submitting my application, I agree to follow all of the Competition COVID protocols as outline on the Opera Birmingham competition website. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification from the competition.*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes

Audition Selections*

Applicants should submit five (5) arias representing a variety of languages and contrasting styles. At last one aria should be in English. All arias should be presented in the original key and language. List the five required operatic arias that you will prepare to sing. Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Aria/Song

Opera

Composer

Selection 2

Aria/Song

Opera

Composer

Selection 3

Aria/Song

Opera

Composer

Selection 4

Aria/Song

Opera

Composer

Selection 5

Aria/Song

Opera

Composer

Audio Selections*

Upload 2 tracks, in MP3 format only. Both tracks MUST be named with the aria title. Please do not include your name in the track title.
BOTH ARIAS should be with piano accompaniment only, and preferably from the 5 arias presented in the semifinals round.
Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add audio files.

Headshot

Headshot*

Upload a high-resolution headshot, minimum 300 DPI.

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Resume

Resume*

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Proof of Age

Personal Documents*

Upload a photocopy or scan of your driver's license or US passport as proof of age.
Number of documents required: 1.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

By selecting this checkbox, I certify that all the above information is true and correct, and that I have read and understand the rules of the Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition.*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes