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Bologna International Opera Academy (BIOA) offers two distinct opportunities for the summer of 2023, BIOA Classic and BIOA Opera Theater. BIOA Classic is an intensive top-rated summer program located in one of the most enchanting and vibrant cities in Italy, Bologna. In 2006, Bologna was named an UNESCO Creative City of Music, a prestigious recognition honoring the city’s extraordinary musical tradition. BIOA Opera Theater is an exciting performance program available to highly motivated and talented singers on the verge of their professional careers.The program culminates with singers performing their role in a fully staged, professional production with costumes and orchestra in collaboration with State Opera Burgas. Deadline: February 28, 2023.

The Jerusalem Lyric Opera Studio continues the casting to the summer opera productions "Carmen" by Bizet, and “Alcina” by Handel with a professional orchestra in a historical venue in the heart of Jerusalem. Our program also includes * participation in the Opera Festival and International Competition. * big gala concert with the best Israeli symphony orchestra (JSO). * most effective faculty: famous conductors, YAP directors, artistic directors of the Opera Houses. * the auditions to European opera agencies during the program. Each year our alumni and а competition winners are invited to various projects in Europe and Israel. Maybe this year will you be chosen?  For information visit our website: https://opera-studio.org

SONGFEST APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! Deadline: Feb 28, 2023 DATES: JUNE 2-24, 2023 LOCATION:THE BLAIR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, NASHVILLE Apply on YAP Tracker:  https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/songfest-2023 Website: www.songfest.us Information: songfestus@gmail.com SongFest is an art song festival and training program held in June at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music. SongFest attracts an internationally distinguished roster of artist-teachers as well as students from some of the nation’s top music conservatories.  It is a sanctuary for singers and pianists to gather together, learn, experience and discover what makes SONG such a powerful art in today’s world. Apply now.

Apply now for the Opera Studio at Musiktheater Bavaria: deadline February 15th! Study and perform German scenes repertoire in Germany this summer and take all aspects of your performance and auditioning skills to the next level under the guidance of our expert international teachers, coaches, and stage directors. Experience MTB’s intensive, supportive, and transformational 4 weeks, living and performing in the beautiful Bavarian Alps while working to perfect your German lyric diction and conversational language skills in daily German classes. Weekends free for travel! Scholarships available for undergraduate sophomores through emerging young professionals up to age 30; pianist fellows up to age 35. See details at musiktheaterbavaria.org.

We invite you to the beautiful Mediterranean city of Tel-Aviv for our Summer Opera Program July 10-29th, 2023. Join an internationally acclaimed faculty for a three week intensive course.  Located on the beautiful Mediterranean coast, Tel-Aviv is host to this unique intensive summer program held at the modern Israel Conservatory of Music located in the heart of the Tel-Aviv.  The program consists of 4 fully staged operas and 1 musical theater concert performed with piano. Each production is typically single cast. In addition there are masterclasses, concerts and classes on the preparation of and business of the 21st century classical vocalist. The program concludes with a gala concert performed with orchestra at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.

Presented by the Connecticut Lyric Opera and the Connecticut Virtuosi, the Greve Opera Academy & Music Festival is for young opera singers who seek the opportunity to perform leading roles in fully staged opera productions with a professional orchestra.  International faculty includes singers and coaches from major Italian opera theaters.  We focus on providing artistic excellence combined with practical professional experience. The 2023 Edition of the festival will feature a production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni as well as other concerts and recitals.  In addition to career-building instruction, role preparation, and invaluable performance opportunities, life-long friendships have been forged in the idyllic Tuscan surroundings.

Red River Lyric Opera presents fully staged opera and musical theater productions with professional orchestra. The American Baroque Opera Co will be in residence for our productions of POPPEA and a premiere of a new opera, ALICE: AN OPERATIC WONDERLAND by composer, Amy Scurria and librettists, Zane Corriher and Kelly Balmaceda.  Musical Theater productions include DOGFIGHT (Pasek & Paul) and THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA (Guettel). July 2-30th on the campus of Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Voice faculty include: Chuck Chandler (DePaul), James Rodriquez (TCU), Darla Diltz (MSU-TEXAS), Elliott Archer (Temple/CAP21-NYC), Jamie Van Eyck (Baylor) and more!

Canto is extending the application deadline for the Louisville and the Northern Virginia programs until February 28. In addition to a staged production of "The Tales of Hoffmann" for Louisville, we will be presenting an evening of Offenbach operetta and other opera scenes. Canto will also present its traditional concert at Louisville's Speed Museum. The 2-week program in Northern Virginia ends with a gala accompanied by an orchestral ensemble. In both programs singers will work daily with Canto's international faculty from the Metropolitan Opera, Les Maîtres Sonneurs and Boston Conservatory. Visit our website for applications, faculty bios and information on all our programs in the US and in Europe.

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is set in one of the world's most unique and inspiring settings, the Big Island of Hawaii. Our outstanding faculty and artistic staff lead an intensive study/performance program with participating singers showcasing their talent as they take on a role in one of our fully staged productions. This summer, we will present The Magic Flute and Into the Woods. Participants are immersed in vocal lessons, musical coachings, dramatic coachings, and Hawaiian cultural exploration. Additional performance opportunities include outreach experiences, concerts, and masterclasses. Apply today to become a member of our ohana, and experience paradise for yourself! Application deadline is February 1, 2023.

Opera Grand Rapids is proud to announce the 2022/23 VanderLaan Prize. Application: https://www.operagr.org/vanderlaan-prize/ Nearly $25,000 in prize money. Sing two arias for a chance to win $10,000. Application deadline of February 20, 2023. Featuring adjudicators Tobias Picker, Zoie Reams, and Jay Lesenger. Open to current undergraduates only. Broadcast live to thousands of viewers across the country. Top 100 applicants receive detailed written feedback from three opera professionals. $50 application fee, with fee waivers available.