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FINAL DAYS TO APPLY!  CLA hosts three immersive training experiences exploring distinct facets of classical vocal repertoire: French opera and song, Mozart’s masterpieces, and Italian bel canto. CLA’s summer programs inspire emerging opera singers and pianists to awaken their artistry and realize their potential. CLA France: June 6-24: Périgord, France. An immersion into the essence of French singing, language, repertoire, and culture. CLA Mozart: July 15-July 26: Todi, Italy. An exploration of Mozart’s Italian operas at the highest level, with an emphasis on recitative and major scenes.  CLA Italy: July 30-August 18: Novafeltria, Italy. An immersion into the techniques and traditions of bel canto repertoire, as seen through Italian language and culture. 

Happy New Year! The final application deadline for the summer is January 6th. Don’t miss your chance—apply today! Key Features:   - Performing a Role with Orchestra - Lessons & Coaching - Master Classes & Workshops - Media: Professionally filmed performances and dress rehearsal photo call pictures.  2026 Season: Carmen, Bizet. Marriage of Figaro, Mozart.   Cendrillon, Massenet. L'incoronazione di Poppea, Monteverdi. Turn of the Screw, Britten. Rinaldo, Handel. Dates: Session 1: June 16 - July 12, 2026; Session 2: July 14 - August 9, 2026. Tuition: $3,550 per session. Scholarships, financial aid  & work-studies available. Over $240,000 in scholarship given in 2025.

The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Academy – Florence Opera house announces open the enrollment to the selection of Opera singers for admission to the Maria Manetti Shrem Emerging Artists Program, a two-year artist residency for advanced training and professional development for opera singers and répétiteurs/opera coaches. Application deadline: 28 February 2026 Info and applications: www.maggiofiorentino.com/en/accademia/bandi/Announcement-of-selection-for-opera-singers

The 54th Annual George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Vocal Competition Deadline is fast approaching.  Applications being accepted through January 9 - Apply Now! Started in 1971, the George and Nora London Foundation competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious vocal competitions providing awards to young American and Canadian opera singers at the beginning of their careers. Winners receive significant financial awards and the chance to perform in front of influential figures in the opera community. This competition is a vital part of the foundation's mission to nurture and support the next generation of opera stars. Up to five singers are awarded the coveted George London Award, each receiving $12,000.

Lucca Bel Canto Institute invites you to create intentional time for yourself and your voice—away from the pressure of the stage, the industry, and the noise of daily life. This is a vocal retreat like none other and is suitable for all levels from students to working professionials. Join us this summer at, Il Monastero dell’Angelo, a former monastery nestled in the hills outside Lucca, Italy. Session I: June 12-21, 2026 Session II: August 16-25, 2026.  At Lucca, each singer receives a minimum of three individual sessions per day—an unparalleled level of attention. Apply for an interview where we meet with you to discuss what YOU want to achieve during the retreat. Each singer's experience is tailored to meeting them where they are!

From Opera Studio participant to International Festival guest artist — one step away. Participation in the Jerusalem Summer Opera Studio offers more than professional training — it’s a proven pathway to a real stage career. We regularly invite top alumni to perform at our Summer Opera Festival as guest artists. That means successful participants gain a genuine chance to receive an on-festival offer — up to a contract engagement. Such invitations often become the first professional step in an international career: artists return to perform, take on new roles, work with the orchestra, and make contacts with directors and agents. For more information: https://opera-studio.org

The Cooper-Bing Competition is an internationally recognized vocal competition dedicated to celebrating and supporting emerging operatic talent. Its mission is to discover, recognize, and encourage the next generation of young artists as they take their place in the professional opera world.  Widely known as “The Olympics of Opera,” the competition fosters excellence, provides meaningful artistic opportunities, and serves as a gateway for rising singers to be seen and heard.  Each year, five outstanding finalists take the stage to compete for the grand prize of $10,000. The 2026 competition will be hosted by WOSU Classical 101’s Christopher Purdy as the Master of Ceremonies. 

Apply now for Cascais Opera - International Vocal Competition 2026!  Open to singers of all voices aged between 18-32. Apply for the chance to win more than €50,000 in prizes and performance contracts, participate in singing and acting masterclasses, be heard by our jury panel with renowned professionals of the opera industry and gain access to unique opportunities to further your international opera career. Apply until January 15th 2026 - find out more: cascaisopera.com 

Opera Caledonia Vocal Studio Course 29th June - 7th July 2026 An intensive vocal studio course providing the opportunity for a small group of singers and répétiteurs performing at conservatoire level or beyond to work with leading professionals from the opera industry–taking place amidst the Victorian splendour of the Edinburgh Society of Musicians. Faculty includes: David Gowland (Royal Opera House), Darrell Babidge (The Metropolitan Opera), Amanda Roocroft (soprano), David Cowan (Opera North), Judith Howarth (soprano), Derek Clark (Scottish Opera), Susannah Wapshott (Scottish Opera). Programme includes: vocal coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, conductor sessions, performance opportunities, mock auditions, recording opportunities, chorus coaching, recitative sessions etc.

Applications for Opera Colorado's 2026-27 Artist in Residence program close in four days! Our next class of Artists in Residence will mark the start of an era defined by expanded opportunities, bold storytelling, and a continued commitment to developing the next generation of operatic voices. Apply by December 15th. Artists in Residence will now be considered for principal roles, in addition to supporting and covers, and take on principal roles in touring productions across Colorado. They will be integral in our expanded community-building efforts, and will be featured in statewide performances, concerts, and community events.