Opera Birmingham

2026 Vocal Competition (2025-2026)

This application closed on Sunday December 7, 2025.

Applications should contain the following:

Professional resume, including performance experience and education information
Professional headshot or recent photo
Proof of age (examples include a copy of driver's license, passport, or birth certificate)
Recordings of two arias with piano accompaniment only
A $20 nonrefundable application fee, payable through YAP Tracker

The application should include a preliminary list of five (5) arias that the contestant will offer for the Competition. Arias must be sung in the original key, and should be sung in the original language.

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

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Contact Information

Current Mailing Address

Address Line 1*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

E-mail Address*

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Cellphone Number

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Applicant Details and Materials

Voice Type*

Preliminary Audition Selections*

Applicants should prepare five (5) arias representing a variety of languages and contrasting styles. All arias should be presented in the original key and language. List the five arias that you will prepare to sing, should you continue to the finals concert. 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 two (2) arias in MP3 format ONLY. Each aria should only include piano accompaniment. Do NOT include your name in the selection titles. Please name each selection as follows: "Aria Title" from Opera. Number of selections required: 2.

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Headshot

Headshot*

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Resume

Resume*

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By selecting this checkbox, I certify that I have not performed or fulfilled more than two (2) AGMA contracts, as shown on my resume.*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes

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.

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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

Payment Details

Amount: $20.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card

Credit Card First Name

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Card Expiry Date

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Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.