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Studio Lirico NYC will produce a Masterclass Series for six participants with internationally renowned soprano Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs (www.elizabethblancke-biggs.com) and Mo. Michael Recchiuti (www.michaelrecchiuti.com). The course will consist of four intensive two hour coaching classes on every aspect of preparing and recording your audition arias leading toward a professionally recorded high definition recital performance session. Within two days of the recording singers will receive high definition video recordings of their performances usable for all applications and competitions. Apply by September 10! Upcoming: Masterclasses in the “Singers on Singing” Series with Quinn Kelsey, Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs and Morris Robinson! Check back for updates.

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY 2027: Celebrating 33 years • Vicenza, Italy • June 30–August 1. Join the unique program that helps you make the direct jump from full-time student to professional artist. ILA is now casting Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and Les Misérables—fully staged opera and musical theatre productions. Opera scenes: Hänsel und Gretel and Bel Canto Carousel, featuring Bellini, Donizetti & more. Orchestra: Grieg’s Piano Concerto, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, and chamber music. Professional coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, Italian classes, and auditions for agents & artistic directors. Singers • Orchestra • Pianists • Conductors • Choirs • High School & Youth Academy Apply Now. www.ilasummerprogram.com

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED! The JTVA Elizabeth Greenfield Award is a $5,000 grant which honors a trailblazing Black singer by recognizing an outstanding present-day Black singer who is in the earliest stages of pursuing a professional career. It provides meaningful financial assistance to encourage and further advance the career development of a promising Black vocal artist. The application deadline is September 24, 2026.

A Tuition-Free Workshop on the Art of Song with Anthony Roth Costanzo SongStudio is an exceptional opportunity for young artists—both vocalists and pianists—who are committed to art song and the endless possibilities of a vocal recital. Throughout this tuition-free, intensive workshop (with housing and travel provided), up to eight pairs of artists will receive world-class training from renowned vocalist Anthony Roth Costanzo and others. Following a series of public master classes, the workshop culminates in the annual Young Artists Recital in Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall. https://www.carnegiehall.org/SongStudio

APPLY TODAY for Teatro Nuovo's groundbreaking summer program: a paid opportunity to perform in New York City and New Jersey plus an intensive training curriculum, focusing on core Bel Canto skills with information not generally available elsewhere. Teatro Nuovo seeks 25 to 30 skilled and ambitious singers for the 2027 season devoted to operatic and concert works of Gaetano Donizetti. Participants collaborate with our world-renowned period-instrument orchestra in an immersive preparation process. Apply today and be part of "the most consistently satisfying live opera in New York" (Opera Today). Live auditions in New York and Toronto.

Madison Avenue Baptist Church is accepting applications for the 2026–27 Emerging Artists Fellowship, a tuition-free, year-long training and performance program for aspiring vocalists.  Fellows receive weekly coachings, monthly masterclasses with distinguished artists, featured performance opportunities, and a $125 monthly stipend for meeting performance requirements.  Alumni have performed at Carnegie Hall, the Aspen Music Festival, and with Boston Lyric Opera, and have earned prestigious fellowships and admission to fully funded doctoral programs.  Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Application deadline: September 7, 2026. No application fee.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis offers emerging young stage directors invaluable production experience as they begin their directing careers or as they transition into opera. Opera Theatre is committed to supporting and nurturing the careers of young artists. The Apprentice Assistant Stage Director will coordinate the creation, editing, and operation of supertitles for all mainstage productions during the 2027 Festival Season. This position works directly with Opera Theatre’s Artistic Director in a supportive role assisting with general administrative tasks and communication between creative and production teams.

Apply Now for a High School Regional! Schmidt Vocal Arts opens its season of competitions, educational programs, and development opportunities for young singers. SVA is committed to providing both financial and educational support to the next generation of classical singers. High school singers can unlock access to this network by applying for a regional competition location. www.schmidtvocalarts.org

A Tuition-Free Workshop on the Art of Song with Anthony Roth Costanzo SongStudio is an exceptional opportunity for young artists—both vocalists and pianists—who are committed to art song and the endless possibilities of a vocal recital. Throughout this tuition-free, intensive workshop (with housing and travel provided), up to eight pairs of artists will receive world-class training from renowned vocalist Anthony Roth Costanzo and others. Following a series of public master classes, the workshop culminates in the annual Young Artists Recital in Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall. https://www.carnegiehall.org/SongStudio

1 DAY LEFT TO APPLY FOR MEROLA! The Merola Opera Program under the artistic leadership of the San Francisco Opera Center announces 2027 opportunities for singers, pianists, and directors.  In addition to performance opportunities, participants receive individual coaching in their discipline, training in diction, acting, movement, and holistic education in financial planning, leadership coaching, mental well-being, physical wellness, and branding from professionals in the opera field, as well as master classes with renowned artists. Application Deadline: July 31, 2026. Singers: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/singer Pianists/Coaches: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/pianist Directors: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/director