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Staying in New York this winter and want to continue to hone your craft in a supportive environment? The Opera as Drama career development intensive is a week of dramatic study for the emerging professional opera singer lead by opera legend Sherrill Milnes. Applications can now be submitted through YAP Tracker, and the deadline to apply is January 7, 2013.

Want to join the ranks of the many successful former winners of the Jensen competition? Now's your chance: the application is open and the deadline to apply is March 15. The competition will take place in New York in May 2013. 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.

When William Florescu, Florentine Opera's General Director, speaks about auditions, we listen. A recent post on his blog, the Opera Audition, is a must read short list of things to avoid in the audition room this audition season. Any others you'd like to add?

Please join us in welcoming Opera Colorado as the newest company to use our application service. The deadline to apply is December 27, and auditions are in Denver from January 17 - 19, 2013. For those who are out of state, perhaps it's a good opportunity to get some skiing in!

The Ravinia Festival Steans Music Institute program applications are now live! Separate applications are open for Pianists and Strings (one form) and Singers (a second form). Please be sure to review the form carefully to ensure you are completing the correct option. Applications for singers are due December 3, but don't delay in applying: audition slots for this popular program, which focuses on the promotion of art of song, fill quickly.

Il Cuore Canta, now in its second year, is an all-scholarship program that will be held in the charming town of Cold Spring, NY. Each participant will receive frequent individual singing lessons with Deborah Carmichael, coachings and other training, and attendance will be free of charge to attendees. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2012.

The Hawaii Performing Arts Festival, a summer vocal training program on Hawai'i's beautiful Big Island, is now accepting applications for their 2013 season. Opportunities include an Italian Opera Intensive, a Baroque Opera Boot Camp, and many additional performance opportunities. Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2013, but live auditions will be held in New York as early as November 30.

Opera North's Executive Director, Pamela A. Pantos, and Artistic Director, Louis Burkot sat down with us to share their insights about the audition and application process for their Summer 2013 Young Artist Program. Applications are open for the program with auditions nationwide. Auditions are being scheduled on a rolling basis, so don't wait to apply!

Happy Halloween everyone! Want a real treat? Get those applications together in time to enjoy a fun-filled evening without having to head home early. Deadlines today for Virginia Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh and Opera in the Heights. Utah Opera's deadline is tomorrow, followed by Opera New Jersey, Crested Butte Music Festival and Opera Singers Initiative, Ltd. Phew! Plus! we're very pleased to announce that we are now hosting the application for the all-scholarship program, Il Cuore Canta! Avoid the tricks and get your apps in early!

Opera Singers Initiative will be holding auditions November 17 & 18 in New York, and their deadline is just a few weeks away on November 3. See the listing information for more details on this year long training and career development program.