SINGER Application 2026

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All applicants will be notified by email of their application status by August 15, 2025.

All materials must be submitted online via YAP Tracker application. In addition to the application form, you will be required to upload your résumé (pdf), one high-resolution headshot (png or jpg), and a video recording to be considered. Please record what you sing best.

Before submitting, please check if anything may have been auto-filled incorrectly. Incorrect information submitted due to an auto-fill error may result in a voided application.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Professional Name (if different)

Voice Type*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Preferred Pronouns*

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Prefer not to say

Other

Please specify below

Please write your preferred pronouns if not listed above

Preferred Audition Location*

Los Angeles, CA

(September 15)

Miami, FL

(September 17)

Houston, TX

(September 18)

St. Louis

(September 19)

Chicago, IL

(September 21-22)

Boston, MA

(September 24)

Baltimore, MA

(September 25)

New York City

(September 26-28)

Audition Locations

If you are available for more than one audition location, please indicate here. Additionally, please indicate all dates for which you are available to audition.

Los Angeles, CA September 15

Miami, FL September 17

Houston, TX September 18

St. Louis, MO September 19

Chicago, IL (Day 1) September 21

Chicago, IL (Day 2) September 22

Boston, MA September 24

Baltimore, MA September 25

New York City (Day 1) September 26

New York City (Day 2) September 27

New York City (Day 3) September 28

Contact Information

E-mail address*

Primary Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Current Address Line 1*

Current Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Please use a 2 letter code such as MO, NY, CA etc.

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Place of Birth/Hometown (City, State, Country)*

Website

Have you been previously engaged as a Gerdine Young Artist with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis? *

Yes

If yes, please indicate the year(s):

Are you authorized to work in the US through June 28, 2026?*

Applicants must be work authorized, or have the ability to become work authorized with an offer, in the US to apply. A photocopy of employee authorization documentation will be required to participate in the festival season. Note: Canadians may gain work authorization by joining Canadian Federation of Musicians and applying for a P2 Visa. This process is completed after successfully securing a contract with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis and will be at the expense of the contracted artist.

Yes

Work Authorization Detail

If you are not work authorized, please list your country of citizenship and the work authorization documentation you have or will secure. Please include your specific visa type and expiration date (e.g. Green Card, O1, OPT, CPT, etc.).

Languages (Native/Fluent/Studied)*

Specify language and years of study/fluency

Movement/Dance Training*

Specify type of dance, level of experience (beginner, advanced, professional), and length of training

Musical Theater Experience*

Specify level of experience (beginner, advanced, professional) and length of training

Do you play any musical instruments?*

If yes, please indicate the instrument and length of training

Please list any teaching artist and/or education/community engagement experience*

Please list any other special skills and level of experience*

Why is this opportunity important for you now?*

Education*

School

Major

Degree

Year

School

Major

Degree

Year

School

Major

Degree

Year

School

Major

Degree

Year

Professional References*

Number of selections required: 2.

Selection 1

Name

Affiliation

Contact Email

Phone

Selection 2

Name

Affiliation

Contact Email

Phone

Additional Details

Video File*

Please upload one (1) video file made within 12 months of the application deadline. Please verify that your video file works before submitting. Files that do not work will result in a voided application. Number of selections required: 1.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Please include a resume*

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Audition Repertoire List*

Number of selections required: 4.

Selection 1

Aria/Song

Opera/Musical

Composer

Selection 2

Aria/Song

Opera/Musical

Composer

Selection 3

Aria/Song

Opera/Musical

Composer

Selection 4

Aria/Song

Opera/Musical

Composer

Please include a headshot*

(png or jpg)

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

How did you learn about this program?*

OTSL website

YAP Tracker

OPERA America

Friend/Colleague

Social Media

Former GYA

Teacher Recommendation

Other

please specify below

If you answered other, please specify

Application Process Information:

There is no application fee.
Incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted or considered.
If granted an in-person audition, a pianist will be provided at no cost to the applicant. Auditionees are welcome to bring their own pianist at their own expense.
Applicants will be notified if granted an audition no later than August 15, 2025.
Participation in the GYA program is limited to United States citizens or individuals who have valid documentation to work legally in the United States.
All applicants must be available to work in St. Louis from April 27 through June 29, 2026.
An automated e-mail response will confirm receipt of your materials once submitted.
For more information or questions regarding the 2026 Gerdine Young Artists Program auditions, email audition@opera-stl.org.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, veteran, or disability status.

Demographic Information

This section is used only for statistical purposes. It is not part of the selection process and will not be accessible or considered by the judges.

With which of the following do you self-identify?*

Select all that apply

Agender

Nonbinary/Third Gender

Female

Male

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self describe

If applicable, please self-describe here:

Do you self-identify as transgender?*

Select all that apply

Yes

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

If applicable, please self-describe here:

With which of the following do you self-identify?*

Select all that apply

American Indian, Alaska Native, Indigenous, or First Nation

Arab, Middle Eastern, or North African

Asian, East

Asian, South/Southeast

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latino, Latina, or Latine

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Two or more races

White

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

If applicable, please self-describe here:

Do you self-identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community?*

Select all that apply

Yes

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

If applicable, please self-describe here:

Do you self-identify as a person with a disability?*

Select all that apply

Yes

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe

If applicable, please self-describe here: