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Join us for an elite young artist program of only 12 singers within the prestigious summer festival of the Opéra des Landes, one of the few programs for international singers in France! Daily private coachings and vocal work; Agent panel audition + feedback; French, Yoga, Acting classes; 10+ performance dates in the Festival; Aria concert with orchestra; Opera scenes performance; Mental Health Workshop + Cultural Excursions. Over 4 ½ weeks, you will be immersed in French culture, evolve as an artist, and showcase your talent on a professional stage. Join us in Soustons in southwest France – rich in history and culture – just minutes from miles of beaches along the Atlantic coast. Be seen. Be heard. Develop your voice and your talent. Apply by March 1, 2025.
The application deadline is fast approaching! Feb 28. A New Chapter! SongFest '25 at Potash Hill, Marlboro Music Facilities in VT. A place for inspiration and community. May 18-Jun 8. SongFest is an art song festival for singers & collaborative pianists. We are thrilled to announce SF will be held at our new home, Potash Hill on the beautiful campus of the Marlboro Music Festival nestled in the Green Mountains, VT. New faculty this year: MARTIN KATZ, NICOLE CABELL, ELLIOT MADORE & ANDREW HARLEY. Meals: Local, farm-to-table cuisine in the historic Marlboro Dining Hall, where musical legends have eaten and socialized for decades at the famous Marlboro Music Festival. Scholarships available. Questions? songFestus@gmail.com ~ Web: www.songfest.us
Your Success starts with our Summer Program. Gain the skills you need for your future. Gain the skills to thrive in your career. International Lyric Academy in Italy is now casting all roles, featuring fully staged Operas Falstaff by G. Verdi, Little Women by M. Adamo, Die Fledermaus by J. Strauss, and Broadway show Into The Woods, in addition to Opera scenes, Concerts, Handel Marathon, Verdi Requiem, Pergolesi Stabat Mater, Mozart Exsultate Jubilate and choral-orchestral performances. Participants receive professional coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, Italian classes, and Agents & Artistic Directors Audition. Make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career. Apply today.
Casting for a project based on Mozart’s 'Die Zauberflöte' Immerse yourself in the intensive study of the German language and work with world-class faculty on German "Lieder" and our opera project. We will help you get proficient in the language and go through an entire production process in German to help you prepare for working abroad. Ample Financial aid and additional funding available, up to 75% of the cost of our 7-week program. This summer includes a sponsored trip to Germany after our session to perform our opera project and audition for German opera agents. More info? Contact Bettina Matthias, bmatthia@middlebury.edu https://www.middlebury.edu/language-schools/languages/german/singers
Prague Summer Nights second-round application deadline Feb. 15th. Live Audition tour happening now, see website for details. PSN celebrating 10 years! Sing in historic opera houses & halls in Tábor, Prague and Vienna! Two programs: 4 weeks, Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro & Die Zauberflöte; 10 days, PSN Presto! with Puccini's Suor Angelica. Both fully-staged with historical costumes & orchestra. PSN faculty & guest clinicians including Juilliard, NEC, Northwestern, Peabody, Czech National Opera, Oberlin, Michigan, MSM & more. Intensive schedule with coaching, masterclasses, staging rehearsals & diction workshops (Italian, German & Czech). Perform Czech & German Opera Scenes & Cabaret Night. Scholarships. www.praguesummernights.com/apply
Step into a world where passion meets preparation, and emerging talent blossoms into operatic excellence. For over a decade Mediterranean Opera Studio & Festival has been the crucible where the next generation of opera professionals is forged. 6 weeks of intense, individualized training with the best renown professionals in the World. 3 beautiful fully staged operas. Experience “orchestra time” where you get individualized coaching with orchestra to discover the nuances of performing with orchestra. Build connections with invited industry leaders and lasting friendships with your peers in the unique Mediterranean setting of ancient Sicily. Apply now at mediterraneanoperafestival.com
Celebrating 25 Years of Exceptional Training & Outstanding Performance Opportunities The Trentino Music Festival is the Premier Opera Training & Performance Program in the world today. Performances include the Italian Premiere of Little Women, Alcina, Ariadne auf Naxos, & Gianni Schicchi accompanied by the TMF Orchestra. Set in the beautiful Italian Dolomites near Venice and Verona, Young Artists perform in operas, recitals, gala performances, and master classes, all led by world-renowned professionals. Voice lessons, coaching, diction, mental health workshops, and management consultations are all designed to optimize your individual career strategies. Apply today and experience the Artistic Excellence of the TMF. Learn What You Love in Italy!
The Jensen Foundation supports America’s most promising young opera professionals with its annual Vocal Competition. Singers compete for their share of $50,000 in awards this year, including a $15,000 First Place award and the $10,000 Facing Forward Award, in honor of the Jensen Competition’s 25th Anniversary. The 2025 competition takes place in New York City May 12-17. The singing environment is well-organized and supportive, with professional accompanists and judges. Twelve finalists are chosen to perform before the Finals Judges who are distinguished in the world of opera. Apply by Sunday, March 16 to join us in New York this May!
Varna International Music Academy announces the addition of TWO exciting musical theater opportunities to perform on stage with full orchestra this summer 2025! Apply for a role in a fully staged production of A Grand Night for Singing featuring music from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s top hits – The King and I, Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, Cinderella, & more! Apply for this show in South Carolina or in Europe! Apply to perform in An Evening of Broadway Favorites containing hit songs from the past 80 years of musicals featuring solos, duets, trios, & ensemble numbers from favorites like West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Mary Poppins, & more! Visit the Varna International website to learn about all available opportunities. https://varnainternational.com
The second round of casting for Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos with Dramatic Voices Program Berlin is now open. The program also offers: Lieder Akademie & Festival, Auditions Bootcamp, Agent Audition, voice lessons, group career sessions, Lieder coachings, opera coachings and much more. Partial scholarship opportunities. Check our website for an up-to-date list of available roles and covers, and apply to make your operatic debut in Germany this summer. https://www.dramaticvoicesprogramberlin.com/season2025.html
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