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Sarasota Opera (Florida) is currently accepting applications for its winter 2017 Apprentice Artists Program (January 10-March 26). After completing its 28 year-long Verdi Cycle last season, the company turns its attention to works never previously performed on its stage. For winter 2017, these operas are Poulenc’s DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES and Rossini’s THE ITALIAN GIRL IN ALGIERS. The season is rounded out by Puccini’s MADAMA BUTTERFLY and Montemezzi’s THE LOVE OF THREE KINGS. In addition to performance opportunities, Apprentice Artists participate in coachings and masterclasses. Auditions are held in Sarasota, Chicago, and New York. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2016.

An exciting opportunity for singers to work on audition, competition and performance repertoire with world renowned artists and coaches, soprano Verónica Villarroel, tenor Francisco Chahin Casanova, Maestra Lucy Arner and Stage director Simón Saad, who have more than 100 years of accumulated expertise among them. Each one of them has been at work-- in companies ranging from the Metropolitan Opera, to the greatest theaters of the Americas, Asia and Europe--for well over a quarter century, not only as a voice teacher or a coach, but as a professional doing what our students want to do. To learn more about Canto de las Américas™ and our coaches, please visit http://belleartiny.com/cantodelasamericas.html

Application deadline is next week (July 12)! OPERA America’s Career Blueprints for Singers provides you with the tools and confidence you need to take this audition season by storm! Guided every step of the way by a team of experts, you’ll receive new headshots (including makeup and hair styling), a 1-hour high-quality audio recording and a 30-minute HD digital video recording of audition material, plus valuable feedback from opera professionals, website design consultations, resume/bio advice, and practical tips from industry leaders on marketing and focusing your brand. Thanks to generous underwriting support, this 3-day program is available to OPERA America members for just $195 ($270 for non-members). Dates: Sept. 6–8 or 8–10, 2016, in NYC. Space is limited: Apply today!

Application deadline extended to July 1st to give singers a chance to finish their videos. Don't miss this summer's Academy and Festival, featuring MET stars the legendary George Shirley and Gail Dubinbaum Massaro and a team of amazing conductor-coaches including MET Conductor, Daniel Beckwith and Phoenix Opera Maestro John Massaro. Stage direction and dramatic interpretation with Marc Verzatt, Classical Singer Magazine's Stage Director of the Year. 12 intense days focusing on each singer as an individual. For Lieder, come work French with top coach, Mutsumi Moteki from U of Colorado and German repertoire Philipp Vogler (München Hochschule) and Kanako Nakagawa (Berlin Hans Eisler). Discover Your Potential in Sweden!

Enrollment is now open for admission of opera singers to Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Academy / Opera di Firenze (Italy). The objective of the course is the advanced vocational training of opera singers, with the goal of favouring a solid beginning and advancement of the career. Young artists will be given the opportunity to attend lessons of highly qualified specialization, with the purpose of improving their technical, stylistic, interpretive and acting skills, and expanding cultural knowledge necessary to practice the profession. The course will run from November 2016 to June 2017, with a possible extension for work experience activities up to October 2017. Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2016.

Die Zauberflöte/Magic Flute in Seattle - Summer Opera Program: German Vocal Arts Institute 2016. Sing your favorite role in Mozart's most beloved fairytale opera and a "Recital of Lieder, Arias and Operettas." Stand out in the German repertoire through intensive German diction, voice and performance training. Get feedback you can really trust by German native singers and speakers. Learn how to win auditions, expand your network, build and succeed in your career. Get first hand advice from professionals working in Germany and US who are passionate to share their insights with you. Homestay opportunities with German- English speaking hosts. Apply before Memorial day and get 5% off. Discounts for small roles. Beginners in German are very welcome. Application deadline: June 13, 2016.

Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival is The Premiere Summer Opera Program for opera singers. 6 weeks of intensive study and performing, single room, all meals provided every day, tourism weekly, laundry service - all included. Operas being produced: La Traviata, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi (full productions with orchestra). Conductors are from Metropolitan Opera of NYC. Offering the best in vocal training, with daily voice lessons (Teachers: Nelly Miricioiu, Eric Dubin, Jack LiVigni, and guest teachers Mariella Devia Jennifer Larmore, Tanja Baumgartner). Daily coachings, and dramatic coaching. Guest coaches David Gowland, director Young Artist Program Royal Opera Covent Garden London, and Laurent Philippe internationally renown vocal coach. June 26 – August 7, 2016.

Russian Summer Opera Festival in Moscow offers all talented opera singers the opportunity to acquire a unique experience in the production of the great operas Eugene Onegin and Pagliacci. ONE Vacancy each for: Trikke, Gremin, Larina in "Eugene Onegin"; Peppe, Tonio, Canio in "Pagliacci"; the experience of a live performance with full orchestra in front of an experienced audience. Acquire professional skills working with the conductor and director, which you can’t acquire from any educational institution. Plunge into the atmosphere of a professional theatre. Get valuable pieces of advice from agents and casting directors. Take a new step on your way to the big stage! Please email us at newoperaworld@gmail.com. Some roles have a discount. For more information: http://www.newoperaworld.com/#!blank-3/uaddu

At the heart of every great experience is passion – for a new culture, a new adventure, even a new way of expressing yourself. It’s about experiencing those moments that leave you feeling energized, enriched and renewed. And it’s about creating memories that will inspire you for a lifetime. Welcome to the Land of Enchantment Opera Summer Institute in Gallup, New Mexico, a city that celebrates Adventure, Steeped in Culture. Scholarships available for remaining roles as of May 2016! Apply now!

Complete Package Performer’s Singer’s Audition Boot Camp 2016 has gathered a team of internationally acclaimed teaching artists in beautiful San Francisco, CA August 15-21 for a special 7 day intensive packed with master classes, workshops, seminars and private sessions designed to help professional, emerging professional and advanced student singers succeed in their upcoming auditions. At the end of the week singers will perform their songs and arias in a concert and audition for a panel of casting professionals who will give feed back. Submissions are due June 1, 2016. Go to www.completepackageperformer.com for more information.