Palm Beach Opera

Young Artist and Apprentice Artist Programs Application (2021-22)

This application closed on Monday October 12, 2020.

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the 2021-22 Palm Beach Opera Young Artist and Apprentice Artist programs.

We are working together with other young artist programs on a coordinated virtual audition process this fall. Steps are outlined below to guide your understanding of this shared audition process.

Step 1: Apply to each program as you normally would. Applications are due Monday, October 12.

Step 2: Notifications of second-round video auditions will be sent by each company by Friday, November 6. This notification will contain a link to submit a new aria list.

Step 3: Submit your aria list (one list for all participating programs), indicating your chosen “starter” aria, by Tuesday, November 10.

Step 4: Notification of requested arias from your list (one request for all participating programs) will be sent on Friday, November 13.

Step 5: Record a new video audition and submit the video by Monday, November 30.

Please contact Sarah Schultz at sschultz@pbopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Please select your voice type*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Contact Information

City of Residence*

State/Province*

Country*

E-mail address*

Cell Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Audio/Video Files

Please upload a minimum of 2 videos of opera arias, recorded within the last 12 months. Additional video or audio files (including opera, song, musical theatre, zarzuela, or oratorio) may also be submitted for consideration. For guidance on recording, please refer to Opera America's Remote Audition Guidelines (https://www.operaamerica.org/Files/RemoteAuditionsOA.pdf) and Equipment Recommendations for Virtual Auditions (https://www.operaamerica.org/Files/RecordingAuditionsAtHome.pdf).

Video Files*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 2. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

You must be signed in to add videos.

Audio Files

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Headshot

Please include a headshot*

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Resume

Please include a resume*

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For which program are you applying?*

Young Artist

Apprentice Artist

Please consider me for both programs.

Audition Aria List*

Please prepare at least four opera arias in a variety of styles and languages. This list is a preliminary indication of arias you plan to offer for the second round, and may be modified and finalized between November 6-10, 2020. Minimum number of selections permitted: 4. Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Selection 6