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Discover what it means to be an opera singer. The Mikael Eliasen Voice Program at Curtis Summerfest is designed for young singers considering entering conservatory, and is open to students of high school and undergraduate age. Singers in this select program pursue activities focused on vocal artistry, surrounded by elite faculty from Curtis Institute of Music’s renowned vocal studies department. Private voice lessons, daily master classes, opportunities to perform, alexander technique and more... Apply now! Final applications are due March 30 at noon EST. Visit Curtis.edu/Eliasen for information.

The Druid City Opera Workshop was recently featured in the January issue of Classical Singer Magazine. This is a vibrant and intensive week-long workshop including classes in acting, dance, combat, and music business along with master classes, private coachings, and performances of scenes and arias. The May time frame, and affordable fee, allows for Druid City to be conveniently paired with other programs later in the summer. No application fee - March 15 application deadline. See website for easy instructions, faculty listing, and additional information.

Apply today to become 2018's Classical Idol! Over the last 12 years, Classical Idol has grown from a small regional contest to a world-renowned international vocal competition helping to launch careers. Singers from all over the world will compete and receive feedback from world-class judges in front of a live audience for cash prizes and consideration for solo performances with the Rochester Oratorio Society. This year's distinguished panel of judges includes Jonathan Beyer, Metropolitan Opera Artist and past Classical Idol winner! Visit us on Facebook to learn more about our past winners and their recent performances. Apply by March 16, 2018 at https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/rochester-oratorio-society-2018.

Join us for our eighth summer season at UNVI June 23 - July 22 2018! Come work with world class faculty in one of America's most beautiful resort areas. Daily lessons, fitness, Alexander technique and Body Mapping, guest master classes, multiple weekly performances and a gala scenes program are all integral to our well respected training program. It's going to be another UNVIlievable summer at UNVI 2018 - apply now! Deadline April 15!

The ILA Musical Theater Summer Training Program (MTSTP) is a professional, intense environment in which 30 Musical Theater performers High School through Adult hone their skills on stage, in showcases, in the studio and in seminars while in Italy. This unique opportunity to bring Musical Theater to an international audience while studying with some of the finest faculty in the world. The MTSTP trains students in courses such as Acting/Scene Study, Musical Scene Study, Vocal Performance, Vocal Technique, Dance Program, Audition Technique, and the Business of Theatre. This program is for High School thru Adult. Apply now at http://www.internationallyricacademy.com/?page_id=1004

Free the body, free the breath, free the voice! Respiro Opera, NYC is an intensive training program designed to aid the artistic development of the emerging young professional. Classes focus on the breath and physical freedom with hands on Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, and Yoga specifically tailored for singers. The freeing of the body is compatible with all vocal techniques. For more information about the faculty and testimonials go to: RespiroOperaNYC.org. Applications due March 11th.

Apply today: Die Zauberflöte-Magic Flute and German Art Song and Operetta in Seattle, WA - July 28 - August 12, 2018 Passionate about singing and about the German language, we believe that with the help of native speakers you can develop an authentic German sound that gets you excited about singing in a foreign language and raises your confidence on stage. Perform a full role with dialogues in a semi-staged production of the Magic Flute and sing in a recital of Lieder, opera and operetta. Improve your German with native German speakers and learn how to audition in Germany. Don't worry, if you are a beginner in German. We are there to help you. Learn more: https://www.gvai.org/summer-opera-program-2018.html

Apply to AVA today! The Academy of Vocal Arts 2018 Audition deadline is February 26, 2018. 2018 Audition Dates will take place on Monday, March 19, 2018 and Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The Academy of the Vocal Arts is the only nationally accredited conservatory in the United States exclusively devoted to the training of young opera singers, tuition-free. Artists from throughout the states and all over the world audition to study and perform in AVA’s four-year program. For information on our faculty, details can be found here: http://www.avaopera.org/education/faculty-guest-artists/.

Come to the heart of Tuscany and have an unparalleled opportunity to study and perform Musical Theater, Mozart’s REQUIEM, Puccini’s GIANNI SCHICCHI and an evening of Italian art songs. Perform opera with orchestra under the baton of Maestro Romolo Gessi of Trieste, and prepare opera scenes with Paolo Bellocci of Firenze’s Maggio Musicale. Solo opportunities in Mozart open, as are SCHICCHI roles: especially interested in men’s voices for this production. There are two tracks: Track 1 is June 23-July 15 priced at $4995 and includes coaching/participation in all of above. Track 2 is July 1-July 15 priced at $4595, concentrates on oratorio/opera. Deadline March 10! See www.iyaproject.org for all that you are getting—hotel, transportation, meals.

DO YOU WANT VOICE TRAINING AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN ONE OF THE WORLD’S FOREMOST TEMPLES OF OPERA? The La Scala Academy of Lyric Opera is the choice for you! The program (tuition free!) hones your interpretation of opera and chamber repertoire through coaching in vocal scores, vocal technique, and stage presence, body language techniques and physical expression under the guidance of artists of the caliber of Luciana D’intino, Renato Bruson, Luciana Serra, Eva Mei, Gregory Kunde, to name a few. Concerts with orchestra or piano, festivals of chamber music at La Scala and tours in Italy and abroad are planned. Lessons in Italian for foreigners will also be provided and participants are given a monthly stipend! Application deadline: March 6, 2018