Virginia Opera

Virginia Opera Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists Program: Singers (2026-2027)

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Deadline: Friday September 19, 2025

Please note: this is an application for singers only.

Live, in-person, final-round auditions are currently scheduled to take place between December 9-11, 2025.

WE WILL NOT ACCEPT VIDEO/ONLINE SUBMISSIONS IN LIEU OF THE LIVE, IN-PERSON, FINAL-ROUND AUDITION IN DECEMBER. NO EXCEPTIONS CAN BE MADE.

STEP 1: Apply to the program using the YAP Tracker application by Friday, September 19th. This is where you will submit your resume, headshot, references, repertoire selections, and video recording.

STEP 2: You will be notified if you are invited for a live, in-person audition by Monday, November 3rd.

STEP 3: Live, in-person auditions for those invited will take place in New York City on either Tuesday, December 9th; Wednesday, December 10th; or Thursday, December 11th.

Please contact Brandon Eldredge at eldredge.brandon@vaopera.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

Are you a U.S. Citizen?*

Yes

If you are not a U.S. citizen, can you provide valid work authorization to prove your eligibility to work in the United States? *

Yes

Do you have a valid U.S. Driver’s License?*

Yes

Have you auditioned for this program before?*

Yes

If so, when?

Voluntary Demographic Information

This information is for data purposes only and will not be used in the awarding of auditions or contracts. You may select multiple options.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Other / Prefer to self-describe

Prefer not to answer

If you selected "Other / Prefer to self-describe", you may use this space to describe yourself, if you wish.

Contact Information

E-mail address*

Phone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Current Address

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Headshot

Please include a high-resolution headshot*

Photo may be in color or black & white.

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Resume

Please include a resume*

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References*

List three references, including their name, organization, and the referring professional's email and phone number. Number of selections required: 3.

Selection 1

Name

Organization

Phone Number

Selection 2

Name

Organization

Phone Number

Selection 3

Name

Organization

Phone Number

Audition Selections*

List five contrasting arias you have recordings of (recorded within the last year) or are prepared to sing/record. Please list your preferred starter aria as Selection 1. Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Aria

Opera

Composer

Language

Selection 2

Aria

Opera

Composer

Language

Selection 3

Aria

Opera

Composer

Language

Selection 4

Aria

Opera

Composer

Language

Selection 5

Aria

Opera

Composer

Language

Video Selection*

Upload a video recording of one aria from the standard repertoire recorded within the last year. If your video contains more than one aria, only the first one will be considered. Number of selections required: 1.

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Cover Letter

This optional cover letter should highlight what makes you the ideal candidate for the position. Strong candidates possess excellent communication skills both on and offstage, including the ability and comfort to speak with patrons, donors and opera colleagues and staff. Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

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