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DIE FLEDERMAUS – AUGUST 2 - 28, 2026. **One space each available for Prinz Orlovsky and Ida ONLY** Prepare for the next step in your career. Join us in Weimar—sing a role in Die Fledermaus, audition for agents, and immerse yourself in German language and culture. Our program offers intensive training in singing, diction, stagecraft & rehearsal process, masterclasses, individual lessons and daily German language classes, as well as audition and career management workshops. You’ll learn and grow in a friendly, supportive environment, and build the skills you need to get hired and work in Germany. Learn more and apply online: www.lyricoperastudioweimar.com Scholarships available

World-leading soprano Andrea Haines, formerly of Voces8, and Daniel Taylor, Director of the Toronto Consort & Trinity Choir, invite advanced singers with a passion for choral singing to THE CONSORT PROJECT: a 5-day intensive in the rare art of consort singing, July 29-August 2 in Victoria, BC, CANADA.  Singing students, graduates, and professional musicians are invited to apply to join this course dedicated to the study and performance of choral music written to be sung by small groups. Repertoire will feature early Renaissance vocal music paired with music from today. The project culminates in a final public concert, performed alongside Andrea Haines and Daniel Taylor, celebrating this magnificent repertoire.  Application Deadline: June 15.

The Association Il Villaggio della Musica, under the patronage of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome (Italy), is pleased to announce the 25th International Opera Competition Ottavio Ziino 2026, to be held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica – Sala Sinopoli in Rome, Italy, September 18 - 20, 2026. The registration deadline is June 30, 2026. Prizes include 1st Prize: €10,000, 2nd Prize: €5,000 and 3rd Prize: €2,500. Additional awards: €2,000 Fabrizio Biondi Special Award, €1,500 Critics’ Award, €1,000 Massimo Filippucci and Maria Laura Cannilla Prize for soprano voice, €1,000 Maria Zunica Prize for an Italian singer under 25, €1,000 Emerging Voice Prize and €1,000 Audience Award, along with other prizes to be announced.

Do you want to discover your REAL voice? Apply to IVAAP! Study true Bel Canto technique in this intensive summer program with world-renowned baritone Vladimir Chernov (Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Opéra de Paris...) and world class expert of bel canto technique Olga Toporkova.  July 13th -29th 2026. Participants receive DAILY vocal lessons, as well movement and acting workshops. The program hosts a summer concert series with  performance opportunities in Payerbach and Vienna, and features two masterclasses taught by baritone Vladimir Chernov! Location: Austria, Payerbach (1 hour from Vienna, in the middle of Austrian Alps.) Tuition: 2 970 euros (housing included). NO age limit! Deadline: June 1st, 2026. Apply online on www.ivaap.org

LAST CALL for 6 REMAINING ROLES for Prague Summer Nights, June 15-July 13, 2026. In Mozart’s The Magic Flute/Die Zauberflöte, fully staged with orchestra at Prague’s historic Estates Theatre, stage director Garnett Bruce is seeking one Third Lady and one Second Spirit. For Puccini’s Suor Angelica, fully staged with orchestra in a historic Prague venue associated with Mozart and Haydn, remaining roles include La Zia Principessa, La Zelatrice, La Sorella Infermiera, and La Badessa. The 4-week program also includes opera scenes, cabaret, and Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Estates Theatre, where Mozart premiered the work. Faculty include artists from Juilliard, Royal College of Music, Oberlin, Northwestern and more. Scholarships available. Apply!

Don't delay, apply TODAY!  Calling all classical singers & collaborative pianists! Make your summer unforgettable. Applications are OPEN for Summer of Song Festival 2026! Join us at Manhattan School of Music for masterclasses, music, and magic. Apply now until May 25 Program costs: In 2026, there is no application fee. However, for singers admitted into the program, there will be a $50 program fee per masterclass. The fee is waived for all singers enrolled at Manhattan School of Music or who have graduated within the past 6 months from MSM. Additionally, for any pianists accepted into in the program, there will be no program participation cost. Keep in mind that only a limited number of pianists will be accepted so it is highly competitive. 

Only 6 spots remain for the Wesley Balk Opera/Music-Theater Institute — a rare, three-week intensive that transforms how performers think, feel, and create. Here, singing, acting, and movement fuse into one integrated, expressive act. Guided by master artists, you’ll train in a rigorous yet non-competitive environment that prioritizes growth over polish and process over product. This isn’t about refining your résumé; it’s about unlocking presence, risk, and authentic connection. If you’re ready to go beyond technique and rediscover why you perform, this is the experience artists call truly transformative; where craft deepens, instincts sharpen, and your full humanity becomes your greatest instrument.

There’s still time to discover the beauty of Korean gagok at the 2026 Korean Art Song Competition. Emerging singers are invited to explore Korea’s rich art song tradition. Finalists selected via video submission will travel to Boston for rehearsals and a live final round before a distinguished jury and audience. A travel honorarium will be provided to all finalists. Don’t miss this opportunity—submit your application by June 1!

Mastering Mind & Body: Elite Training for the 21st Century  The Lotte Lehmann Akademie forges elite performers by blending science with stagecraft and high level audition/performance opportunities:   Neuro-Training: Optimize your nervous system for peak precision, rapid reaction, and a commanding vocal and physical presence. Bodywork: Align athleticism with linguistic expression to meet the intense demands of the international stage. Resilience & Teamwork: Master the psychological toolkit for high-stakes auditions while building the emotional intelligence to thrive as a reliable, professional team player.   The Result: Transform from singer to powerhouse—technically brilliant, physically present, and a vital pillar of strength to any ensemble.

Germany has the most opera jobs in the world - but how do you actually make the move? BOA Opera School is a year-round course designed to bridge that gap, offering full-time training while you live in Berlin. This immersive, 2-semester program helps you take the next step 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.