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Apply today for the ACPC Sembrich Vocal Competition for singers of Polish descent: the deadline to apply is April 15. $2,000 First Prize offered to singers to age 35 in early stages of their vocal career. No audition, no application fee. Send in 4 copies of DVD or CD with 30 minute recording of arias and art songs in several languages, including Polish. Winner performs at national convention of American Council for Polish Culture in late July, 2014.

OperaWorks is a completely different brand of training that takes singers beyond a summer program and lasts a lifetime. Work with an international faculty of extraordinary teachers in OperaWorks’ holistic curriculum including acting, coachings, performance techniques, improvisation, conducting, Alexander Technique, yoga, physical theatre, marketing, social networking, and career planning. The deadline to apply has been extended to January 20, but don't delay - apply today!

Applications are now open for the Opera Experience Southeast Emerging Artists Program! Presenting la Boheme this season, Opera Experience Southeast focuses on solid resume-building performing experience for each and every one of their emerging artists; the program offers a paid opportunity to perform at least one complete operatic role in one or more staged public performances in the Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC area. Auditions will be held in New York, Bloomington and Charlotte with deadlines for all locations in February 2014. Why not start the new year off right? Apply today!

The Toronto Summer Music Festival and Academy is now accepting applications through YAP Tracker for the Chamber Music Institute and Art of Song Programs summer 2014 season. The deadline to apply is February 14, and auditions are conveniently made by recording. Apply now!

Want to join the ranks of the many successful former winners of the Jensen competition? Now's your chance: the 2014 application is open and the deadline to apply is March 15. The competition will take place in New York in May 2014. Prizes of over $30,000 and the prestige of earning a prize in this much acclaimed competition make it well worth a try. But don't wait to apply - slots always fill up early.

NAPA Music Festival offers concentrated study and performance opportunities with an internationally acclaimed faculty of inspiring artist-pedagogues, located in the breathtaking setting of California wine country. High school, college, post-graduate, and young professional singers may choose from multiple programs catering to a wide range of repertoire interests and developmental goals. Applications are now open for the 2014 season, only on YAP Tracker; the deadline to apply is January 31, 2014.

Young artist program audition season is winding down; are your plans set for the coming summer? If not, perhaps it's time to start thinking about training opportunities for the summer. We spoke with Darren Woods - General Director of Fort Worth Opera, Artistic Director of Seagle Music Colony and all around advocate for singers - about what to look for, what to look out for and how to put your best foot forward when seeking out summer opportunities.

Summer will return before you know it, so make your plans now to visit one of the most spectacular summer locations on the planet... the Little Traverse Bay area of northwestern Michigan. Deadlines for live auditions for the 2014 Bay View Music Festival range from January through February 2014, with auditions in Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, Bloomington, Oklahoma City, New York, Champaign-Urbana, Ann Arbor and by recording. Applications for singers only through YAP Tracker.

SongFest is an intensive summer training program for singers and pianists, with an incredible lineup of world renowned faculty too numerous to list. Auditions will be held in the US, Canada and by recording, and deadlines span from TOMORROW, December 3, until February 2014. Apply today, only through YAP Tracker.

Taos Opera Institute is a month-long intensive program designed to bridge the gap between academia and apprenticeships for the emerging young vocal artist. Our philosophy focuses on integrating and improving your technique, your physical and mental well being, and your artistry. The application is up on YAP Tracker for the 2014 program, and auditions will be held in Texas, New York, California, Arizona and Oklahoma or by recording. Check the listing for deadlines, which are quickly approaching!