Santa Fe Opera

2016 Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Singer Program Application

This application closed on Saturday September 12, 2015.


Be sure to complete the application in full detail in the format requested.

Future correspondence regarding your audition status will be sent via e-mail.  The e-mail address you supply should be monitored regularly as you will receive confirmation of your application's receipt. (Please check any SPAM filters while awaiting receipt of your application.) 

Applicants are required to submit three audio and/or video files to apply for this program.  An application will not be considered for a live audition unless it is accompanied by  Audio and/or Video submissions. Video submissions are preferred.

Please contact Adam Franklin at artsadmin@santafeopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

(MM/DD/YYYY) Please DO NOT use current year
The program is limited to citizens of the United States and foreign aliens holding permanent resident status or requisite working/training visas.
(Example: 5'11")
Please select your desired audition location
(Example: AL, NC, MN)

Training

Please abbreviate if possible
(Example: 3 years)
(Example: Sally Sue/ 08-10)
(Example: John Doe/ 06-08)

Education

Please abbreviate if possible (i.e- Bachelor of Music = BM; University of North Carolina = UNC)
Example: Institution, Dates Attended, Major/Field and Degree
Example: Institution, Dates Attended, Major/Field and Degree
Example: Institution, Dates Attended, Major/Field and Degree

Opera Experience

Please abbreviate wherever possible possible
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year

Future Engagements

Please abbreviate wherever possible
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year
Example: Opera/Role/Company or School/Year

Additional Skills

Please ONLY list instruments you play proficiently
Please ONLY list languages you speak fluently, not simply diction work
Please ONLY list dance styles you have studied extensively
List briefly any other skills not covered above

Audition Repertoire

Please list the three contrasting arias you are prepared to sing for your audition.
Example: Aria, Opera, and Composer
Example: Aria, Opera, and Composer
Example: Aria, Opera, and Composer

Past AGMA Apprenticeships

The Apprentice Singer Program of The Santa Fe Opera is operated in agreement with The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). This agreement limits the eligibility of candidates to those persons who:
  • Have NOT, prior to apprenticeship with The Santa Fe Opera, performed total of six (6) different roles with another professional opera company under regular AGMA Artist’s Contract.
  • Have NOT been engaged more than once by The Santa Fe Opera before under Apprentice Artist status by AGMA contract (AGMA limits apprenticeships to two engagements.)

ALL SINGERS ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO JOIN AGMA IF THEY ARE NOT ALREADY MEMBERS.

All new members must submit an application for membership and must pay the first of two $39 basic dues payments within one week of their first rehearsal in Santa Fe. The initiation fee (currently $500) is due to AGMA by the first contracted performance. If the new member is unable to pay the initiation fee on time, he/she must contact AGMA’s Membership Department by the end of the first week of rehearsals to arrange a payment plan. In addition, Working Dues calculated at 2% of the total compensation will be withheld and remitted to AGMA on each member’s behalf.
The Santa Fe Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Relevant Information

(i.e.- audition date/time preferences)
To list any further biographical information, please include your resume instead of writing it here

Audio/Video

If using a combination of audio AND video files, please consult the FAQ on how to meet the video file requirement before submitting the application. Video file submissions are preferred.
Three audio and/or video files are required with your application.  If you wish to submit a mix of audio and video files and have fewer than three of either category to complete the requirement, please see our FAQ for instructions. Applications without audio and/or video submissions will not be considered for a live audition.

Please upload unedited recordings.
Minimum number of selections permitted: 3. Maximum number of selections permitted: 10.
You must be signed in to add audio files.

Minimum number of selections permitted: 3. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Headshot

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Resume

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