NUOVA Vocal Arts

2026 NUOVA Vocal Arts Spring Intensive for Opera & Music Theatre for SINGERS

Deadline(s):
Received By Mon Nov 10, 2025

COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

• A fully completed YAP Tracker application form.

• A web resolution headshot with a maximum filesize of 2 MB. JPEG ONLY

• A current one-page résumé or CV. (Please be sure to list any and all union affiliations.) PDF ONLY

• A bio for promotional purposes (200 words)

TWO references are required for a first-time applicant. Only one reference is required for returning participants. One reference should come from the applicant’s main instructor. A second may be provided by a voice coach, conductor, opera stage director, general director, or other artistic professional.

 

Live Audition $30 with accompanist included, online no fee

 

LIVE AUDITION INFORMATION:

Toronto - Nov 12-13

London - Nov 14

Montreal - Nov 15

Ottawa - Nov 16

Winnipeg - Nov 17

Victoria/Vancouver - Nov 22-23

Edmonton - Nov 24-25

Calgary - Nov 30

Exact locations and audition times will be assigned and sent once we receive your application.

 

OPERA APPRENTICE FIVE-WEEK INTENSIVE (May 17th - June 21, 2026) AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

Two contrasting arias:

1. One Mozart Aria in Italian (An aria from Cosi fan Tutte is acceptable)

2. One contrasting song or aria in your choice of language. (can be a Musical Theatre selection)

3. One monologue or poem, or text of an English aria as a dramatic selection.

 

CLASSIC MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS 5-WEEK INTENSIVE (May 24 - June 28, 2026) AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

One song from each of the following eras:

• One music theatre song from The Golden Age (1943-1965) (Composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Bock and Harnick, etc.)

• One other contrasting song selection:

  • Classical art song (any language)

  • Music Theatre (any era) 

  • Gilbert & Sullivan Selection

  • Folk song

• One 2-minute monologue or poem (Classic or contemporary)

 

Confirmed Repertoire for our 26th Season will be: 

OPERA PRODUCTION:

Cosi fan Tutte (May 17 - June 21)

MUSIC THEATRE PRODUCTION:

Brigadoon (May 20 - June 28)

This application is for SINGERS only. Please find the application for PIANISTS here.

REMINDER- If you wish to apply for a bursary or scholarship, the application MUST be submitted with your audition package. Bursary & Scholarships form can be found here:

https://nuovavocalarts.ca/training/tuition-accommodation/

Please contact Dorian Block at admin@operanuova.ca with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

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Please select whether you wish to audition in person or online. Live audition dates and locations will be announced at a later date.

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Musical Authority References*

TWO references are required for a first-time applicant. Only one reference is required for returning participants. One reference should be the applicant’s main instructor. A second may be a voice coach, conductor, opera stage director, general director, or other artistic professional. No letters are currently required: please include contact information below. Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

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