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Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point 2024: application deadlines approaching!

Application deadlines have arrived for final live auditions in Norman 1/26, Dallas 1/27 and Houston 1/28. The deadline for recorded auditions is Sunday, 1/28. First offers to join the 2024 company will be made in early February but late applications will be accepted until roles are filled. 74th season productions are: La traviata, The Crucible and L'enfant et les sortilèges/Beauty and the Beast. Roles are only double cast, and all participate in two full, fully-staged productions with orchestra. Studio Artist program for less-experienced artists. Daily stage skills or movement classes; frequent coachings, voice lessons, master classes, musical theatre workshops lead to our Broadway Cabaret. www.opera.org/vocal-artists-information Featured recently on The Today Show.

Published Sat Jan 20, 2024
Prizes up to $10K: PARTNERS for the Arts 11th Annual Opera Competition

PARTNERS for the Arts is happy to announce its 11th National Opera Competition. Open to singers ages 25 to 35. Prizes 1st Prize – $10,000; 2nd Prize – $5,000; 3rd Prize – $2,500. Audience Choice Award – $1,000; Judges Special Award – $1,000. Finalists’ Travel Expenses – $500. Preliminaries and Semifinal rounds will be done virtually. Final Round Live: Sunday, April 21, 2024, Washington D.C.   Deadline for Application and video submission:  February 19, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET (Eastern Time).   We partner with Acceptd to host our applications. https://app.getacceptd.com/partnersforthearts

Published Fri Jan 19, 2024
Deadline January 21: Rochester International Vocal Competition 2024!

The Rochester International Vocal Competition is a world-renowned opportunity helping to launch careers. Compete for our panel of world-class judges as well as opportunities for cash prizes and solo performances with the Rochester Oratorio Society and other professional engagements. This year's distinguished panel of judges includes Evans Mirageas, Artistic Director of Cincinnati Opera and Mag. Daniel Wolfsbauer, MAS, Artistic Director of the Music Society LA PRIMA VOLTA. Visit ROSsings.org to learn more about our past winners and judges. Apply by January 21, 2024 at https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/rochester-oratorio-society-2024.

Published Wed Jan 17, 2024
Si parla, si canta! Application deadline March 31st, 2024

2024 - Arona, Lake Maggiore from June 18 to June 29/July13. The program, renowned for its unparalleled faculty featuring an abundance of accomplished Italian teachers and coaches, this year is dedicated to the inclusion of Italian lyric singing in the UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage*. A plethora of opportunities awaits you, including intensive Italian classes, private coachings, public masterclasses, physiotherapy sessions, daily trips as well as concerts featuring opera scenes, ensuring an authentic and culturally immersive learning experience. We are now selecting our top candidates! See testimonials here: https://www.siparlasicanta.org/?page_id=278. *SPSC proudly aligns with the network of distinguished supporters of the "Practice of Opera Singing in Italy"

Published Tue Jan 16, 2024
Heartland Sings' 2024 Vocal Competition: deadline Jan 20, 2024!

Heartland Sings' and Maestro Robert Nance announce the 2024 Vocal Competition for emerging vocal professionals ages 22-35. This unique competition involves a preliminary round of auditions via digital submission - deadline January 20, 2024. 12 semi-finalists will be selected by February 20, 2024. Semi-finalists will come to Fort Wayne (housing and travel stipend provided) to compete on May 20 and perform in Heartland's production "A Night at the Opera" with full orchestra on May 22. Finalists perform solos in this concert with winners announced at its conclusion. First prize $3000, second prize $2000, and third prize $1000. An additional $1000 prize is awarded for outstanding artist from the state of Indiana.

Published Tue Jan 16, 2024
Deadlines approaching: Bay View Music Festival 2024

Bay View Music Festival is on the shores of Lake Michigan in a beautiful, Chautauqua environment, offering exceptional young artists looking for a place to perform a role & hone their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Mainstage Opera: 6-wk program offering 4 performances of fully staged opera (La Cenerentola) and Musical (Fiddler on the Roof) in original language with orchestra, plus coachings, lessons, etc. Dates: June 21 - Aug. 2. Most opera roles double cast, with 2 performances each in 2 different venues. Musical roles single cast with two performances.  American Spirituals Intensive features 10-days of study and performance of the American Negro Spiritual led by Dr. Everett McCorvey. Dates: August 2 - August 12.

Published Sun Jan 14, 2024
The Cooper-Bing International Vocal Competition 2024: deadline January 15!

The Cooper-Bing Competition is an internationally recognized vocal competition that has celebrated and supported emerging young artists in opera. Dubbed “The Olympics of Opera,” this competition encourages talent, creates artistic opportunity, and helps welcome the next generation into the professional opera community. Five finalists will compete in Columbus, Ohio on the Southern Theatre stage for the grand prize of $10,000! Our 40th Anniversary competition will be emceed by Christopher Purdy. Apply today! 

Published Fri Jan 12, 2024
Full-tuition scholarship at The Academy of Vocal Arts: deadline January 12, 2024!

The Academy of Vocal Arts accepts singers on a full-tuition scholarship basis for our four-year Artists Diploma. A modest monthly fellowship is provided to each singer to help assist with living expenses in Philadelphia.  Super-easy application process for the first-round. 3 videos, resume and 2 professional references. NO formal reference letters are required, it's a quick 10-question form complete by the person offering your their reference. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete.  Applications accepted through January 12, 2024. Apply now: https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/academy-of-vocal-arts-2024/

Published Wed Jan 10, 2024
Apply by March 18: Schmidt Vocal Institute (SVI) 2024!

The Schmidt Vocal Institute (SVI) nurtures and mentors the development of talented high school singers who wish to pursue studies in music performance or education. The curriculum focuses on training singers to have a healthy technique, improved musicianship, and outstanding performance skills.   2024 Participants of SVI will receive: Master Classes or private coachings with distinguished guest faculty mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Bishop (Juilliard), soprano Angela Brown, and coach/pianist Warren Jones. "Mindful Movement for Singers" with Dr. Katherine Jolly (Oberlin). Private voice lessons and coachings with SVI Resident Faculty. Courses in Acting, Lyric Diction, Vocal Health, AT & more. Two public performances. Ticket to Cincinnati Opera's La Traviata.

Published Wed Jan 10, 2024
Deadline January 14: Dutch National Opera Academy 24-26!

Application deadline 01.14.24! The Dutch National Opera Academy is a high profile two-year intensive master’s degree accredited program with the goal of completing the training of young artists & facilitating their successful transition into the profession.  A partnership of Conservatorium van Amsterdam & Royal Conservatory The Hague, the DNOA distinguishes itself from a more conventional program in voice or an opera studio in offering extensive training in opera performance. Over the two years DNOA students prepare & perform roles in 4 to 6 staged operas, often with renowned professional orchestras, receive voice lessons, language coaching, audition training, attend seminars with international guests & much more. www.opera-academy.nl

Published Tue Jan 9, 2024