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49th Annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition. Application deadline: Sat., Jan. 31, 2026.  Fee $30. Late application deadline: Sat., Feb. 14, 2026. Fee $60. Semi-Finals: April 11, 2026, NYC. Finals: April 18, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. In 1977 the Oratorio Society of New York inaugurated an annual Solo Competition designed to encourage the art of oratorio singing and to give talented young singers an opportunity to advance their careers. The competition has become international in scope, well-known in the music world, and is the only major competition to focus exclusively on oratorio singing. $22,000 in cash prizes.   Age Limit: 40 years (born after January 1, 1986). Open to singers in the early or emerging phases of their careers.

PARTNERS National Opera Competition is open to singers 25 to 35. First prize: $15,000; 2nd Prize: $10,000; 3rd Prize; $5,000; Judges’ Special Award $2,000; Audience Choice Award: $1,000; Finalists' travel expenses: $750. Application/video submission deadline: Feb. 2, 2026, through Acceptd. Preliminary and semifinal rounds are virtual. Final round LIVE in Washington, D.C., April 12, 2026. https://app.getacceptd.com/partnersforthearts https://partners4thearts.org Since 2013, PARTNERS for the Arts has held an annual opera competition to encourage and support singers pursuing careers in opera.

Calling all singers 18–32! The 2026 Washington International Competition for Voice is open for applications. Sing for world-renowned judges Stephanie Blythe, Nicholas Phan, and Karen Slack. Semifinals are May 23 and finals May 24. The venue for our finals will move from the KC Terrace Theater to a new location is TBD. We look forward to reviewing your applications! Compete alongside talented young artists from around the world. Win up to $10,000 and DC-area performance opportunities. Semifinalists get local housing and transportation, and there’s no application fee. Showcase your talent, gain recognition from top professionals, and join an inspiring international community—apply by February 15, 2026! Complete details at https://fmmc.org/ and through Acceptd at app.getacceptd.com/wic.

Bay View Music Festival is seeking to fill all roles in Mozart's Don Giovanni, which will be produced in original language with chamber orchestra in four performances. Dates are June 18 - July 31 and the opportunity can be combined with the American Spiritual Intensive July 31-August 10. Fantastic location on Lake Michigan with supportive faculty, recital opportunities, voice lessons and coachings, and more. Generous scholarship, work-study and summer church gigs available and average attendee pays around $1200-1800 out of pocket after scholarship for 6 week program including tuition, room, and board. Live and Online Auditions now through Feb. 7 at various locations. 

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY 2026: Celebrating 32 years in Charlotte (USA), June 8 – June 29 & Vicenza (Italy), July 2 - August 3. Gain the skills you need for your future to thrive in your career. International Lyric Academy is now casting Mozart’s The Magic Flute fully staged stunning co-production between Opera Carolina & Lake Como Theater. In addition, Sweeney Todd, (fully staged), Opera scenes, (The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, Don Giovanni), Concerts, Mozart Requiem, and choral 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.

Take Your Performance to the Next Stage. Step into the spotlight at the Trentino Music Festival in the breathtaking Italian Dolomites! Elevate your craft, expand your artistry, while performing full productions of Don Giovanni, Die Zauberflöte, Così fan tutte, and The Turn of the Screw with a live orchestra in a professional theater before a European audience. Receive top-tier training provided by a world-class faculty. Plus, explore historic cities like Venice & Verona on weekends. With the most affordable tuition in Europe, the TMF offers all of this without the hefty price tag. Join us for a transformative experience while connecting with top artists from around the globe. Train Hard. Perform Big. Live The Art.

Years of training prepare you to sing—but stepping into the professional world is another challenge, especially in Germany, where so many of the stable work opportunities are. BOA Opera School is designed to bridge that gap, providing the structure, experience, and support to help you make the transition with confidence. Audition for an industry panel for feedback. Perform in four fully staged operas per year—two with orchestra. Take intensive, daily German classes and gain working-level German. Refine stagecraft and technique to a professional level. Record a polished audition package highlighting your personal brand. With weekly seminars, audition bootcamp, and expert Faculty, BOA Opera School gives you the tools to step beyond training and onto the stage. 

The Harold Haugh Light Opera Vocal Competition has been held since 2000. Previously held in Jackson, MI, it has now been relocated to Ann Arbor, MI. Singers are judged by a distinguished panel on two songs, one a technical number and the other a number from light opera. From the initial round, finalists are chosen to compete in the finals round in the evening. Cash awards will be presented. Vocal quality and the ability to act and entertain are given equal weight. The competition was named for a man who followed a long professional career with years of teaching singers how to succeed. The current panel will give all entrants advice on building their presentation as well.

Venice Opera Concert & Competition: March 2–6, 2026 • Opera America’s Scorca Hall, NYC. Presented by New York Music Productions, in collaboration with Venice Opera & B.G.G. Music LLC. A professional concert opportunity for emerging and established opera singers, culminating in a public performance and a $1,000 career-support award.  Designed for singers seeking meaningful public performance experience. Materials must be received by: Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Taos Opera Institute was established as an intensively holistic program designed to bridge the gap between academia and apprenticeships. Our philosophy focuses on integrating and improving your technique, your physical well being, and your artistry. ​ TOI is centered in the Taos Ski Valley, NM, at 9500ft, where 28 Young Artists spend 5 weeks working with our Faculty. Singers receive 4 lessons per week (in 4 languages), totaling an entire semester's worth! Singers perform their arias in 2 public performances weekly, for a total of 8 aria performances. Numerous additional performance opportunities are presented as well. ​​ Guest Faculty present sessions on acting technique, art song prep, performance anxiety, and much more.