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Following the great success from the previous years, OCAVA announces the OCAVA-in-Rome 2016 Summer Program for singers in Rome, Italy. The carefully chosen young vocal artists from the United States and abroad will come to Rome to work closely with an internationally renowned faculty on this intensive three-week program that combines daily voice lessons, master classes, lectures/workshops, group discussions, public concerts, and Italian language study. This three-week program is open to high school and college students/graduates, and accomplished amateurs who want to develop performance skills, expand repertoire, improve vocal technique, and actively participate in music making and performances in a highly professional atmosphere. The deadline to apply is April 15! Apply now.

51st edition of the International Vocal Competition in the Netherlands that involves opera and oratorio as well as Lied repertoire for singer/ pianist duos. High-profile jury including world-renowned singers Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Elly Ameling, Jennifer Larmore, Sergei Leiferkus, Robert Holl and various artistic directors. President of the jury is Dominique Meyer, director of the Vienna State Opera. Prize money: a total of € 45,000 plus engagements. Finals with symphony orchestra, masterclasses, media training, jury feedback, career development program, travel refund possible for (semi-)finalists, accommodation at host families. Casting directors and impresarios present at every round. All rounds open to the public. Preliminary Selections also via YouTube / DVD recording. Application deadline: 26 April 2016. WWW.IVC.NU

Bay View Music Festival, in delightful northern Michigan, has nearly finished casting La Cenerentola but still has three opportunities available. Production is in original language with orchestra. Dates are June 26-Aug. 7. Generous scholarships and work-study will put the cost around $1,000, which includes room, board, tuition, lessons, coachings, etc. Inquire by emailing cludwa@gmail.com or calling 231-225-8877 for information on application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE *TOMORROW*! APPLY ONLINE NOW! Experience singing a role in the German Opera System with Berlin Opera Academy - intensive rehearsals lead by world-renowned singers conductors & directors - A Grammy-Award winner, and all *currently* singing at houses from the MET to Opéra national de Paris, to Staatsoper Berlin to the Vienna Staatsoper - opera's biggest stages. Get German language immersion, sing for Agents & Local companies for feedback & employment opportunities. Work 1-on-1 with accomplished Faculty to fine-tune the skills you will need to succeed in Germany and internationally. Max 20 singers, Max double cast- BOA gives you the individualized training that few programs do. See our website for complete details and apply with your recording today! www.berlinoperaacademy.com

Apply for a training program where you get more. At Brooklyn Opera Institute (BOI) there will be a masterclass, coachings, lessons and... you will have a solo role in Mozart's wonderful Le Nozze Di Figaro. It will be fully staged production with orchestra, sets and costumes. This program is designed for the singers who are ready to start their careers. Musical rehearsals are with a coach from Italy. International Heldentenor John Horton Murray will teach. Each participant will receive a DVD of the opera and their arias. In this opera every part has an aria. This year we are performing in the charming Brooklyn Music School Theater. Tuition varies by role. Scholarships are available. Application is free. Send pre-audition videos and audios to BklynOperaInst@aol.com by April 11th. Final audition April 13th 2016. More information is available at: http://www.brooklynoperainstitute.org.

Varna International announces its 5th International Opera Academy in Bulgaria: June 10 to July 4, 2016. This is the opportunity you have been looking for! To perform in a fully-staged orchestral production of Madama Butterfly and Opera Scenes with professional orchestra at the Stara Zagora Opera House and the Plovdiv Ancient Theatre in the enchanting country of Bulgaria! Auditions are now underway for this Opera Academy combining prestigious performance opportunities with world-class training under the tutelage of internationally renowned faculty. Full details and applications forms at: http://www.varnaoperaacademy.com

Have your summer plans changed? Have you still not made any plans? If so, look no further! Sankt Goar International Music Festival and Academy is still receiving applications for Summer 2016! Opera Audition Training, All-Rounder and Studio for Developing Voices (Opera, Oratorio and Art Song) and Art Song Summer Programs for Singers and Pianists in the heart of Germany. Stellar international faculty includes Jennifer LARMORE, Lawrence BROWNLEE, Francisco ARAIZA, Roger VIGNOLES, Brian ZEGER (master classes); pedagogues from Europe and USA (Indiana University, Ohio State University, and others); and CASTING DIRECTORS from prominent European houses and festivals: Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, Theater an der Wien, Opéra de Lyon, Baden-Baden Festspielhaus, Theater Sankt Gallen, Theater Freiburg, Staatstheater Saarbrücken, and others. Visit: www.sg-imfa.com

Apply by March 18 for the Opera Colorado Young Artist Program! Do you feel like you spend more time preparing to perform than actually performing? At Opera Colorado, we believe the key to mastering your craft is through performance, not constant rehearsal. Each member of the Opera Colorado Young Artist Program has the incredible opportunity to sing all over the state of Colorado in touring productions, sing supporting roles and cover leading roles with one of the premier opera companies in the U.S., as well as receive individual coaching with world-class directors, conductors and singers to further their growth. Housing in beautiful Denver, CO is provided and competitive pay gives each Young Artist the opportunity to enjoy Colorado to the fullest. Apply today, this chance only comes around once a year!

Heartland Sings, Inc. is a company of vocal artists and ensembles headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Full-time vocal artists receive salary and benefits (healthcare/retirement). Currently we are seeking to fill a full-time mezzo soprano/alto position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please contact Maestro Robert Nance at maestro@heartlandsings.org for more information.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2016 is the POSTMARK DEADLINE for The American Prize in Vocal Performance—Friedrich & Virginia Schorr Memorial Awards. No live competition. The American Prize judges recorded performances only. No age limits. Low application fees. Separate categories for professional, college/university, community and high school age musicians. Categories: Opera/Operetta and Art Song/Oratorio - also: Chicago Oratorio Award: Brahms Requiem (separate opportunity.) In an age when the performing arts are more marginalized than ever before and media coverage harder than ever to get, The American Prize provides the visibility and recognition you need to stand out from the rest. http://www.theamericanprize.org/vocalperf.html