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Prepare and Perform a complete role in New York City! Work with Martina Arroyo and her extraordinary professional team in the tuition-free Prelude to Performance program, June 2-July 14. Develop your opera character musically and dramatically through the sessions of Role, Libretto, Language, Stagecraft, Movement, Combat, Music Coachings, Staging and of course Master Classes. This celebrated program results in two operas, fully staged/costumed with orchestra in original language at the Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. This summer the operas are Verdi's, La Traviata and Rossini's, Il Barbiere di Siviglia which will be single cast, two performances each. Auditions are in NYC: Feb. 7,8,9. Apply today!
The Florentine Opera Studio provides season-long, comprehensive artist-in-residence employment for talented singers beginning their professional careers, while serving the mainstage, education and outreach goals of the Florentine Opera Company. The deadline to apply is January 31 with applications currently being accepted through YAP Tracker; auditions will be in Milwaukee February 28 and March 1.
Music Academy International is excited to announce auditions for the 2014 Trentino Music Festival which takes place in beautiful northern Italy in Mezzano and Fiera di Primiero. J David Jackson from the Metropolitan Opera leads the Festival Orchestra and Young Artists in performances of GIULIO CESARE, ARIADNE AUF NAXOS, and LE NOZZE DI FIGARO. Young Artists train with an exceptional faculty including master classes with the legendary soprano RENATA SCOTTO. LEARN WHAT YOU LOVE in Italy this summer!!
OCAVA-in-Rome Summer Program June 15 to July 6, 2014. Deadline extended to February 1! Following the great success of its inaugural 2013 Summer Program, OCAVA announces the 2014 Summer Program for singers in Rome, Italy. This three-week program is open to high school and college students, 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 and supportive atmosphere. ​ The young artists from the conservatories and schools of music in the United States and abroad are carefully chosen through auditions to come together to Rome, Italy, for an intensive three-week program that combines vocal and Italian language study. Program participants will work closely with a faculty of internationally distinguished artists, teachers, and coaches.
The International Lyric Academy is a unique opportunity for students and emerging artists; during an intensive month, they receive professional coachings, voice lessons and participate in a full range of classes, masterclasses, concerts, recitals and performances (opera scenes, full productions with orchestra, and role study). Live auditions throughout the US in February, so apply today!
LYRIC OPERA STUDIO WEIMAR (LOSW) is a comprehensive opera training program designed for emerging professional singers considering a career in Europe, with a focus on the German theater system. The deadline to apply is February 15.
Apply today for the ACPC Sembrich Vocal Competition for singers of Polish descent: the deadline to apply is April 15. $2,000 First Prize offered to singers to age 35 in early stages of their vocal career. No audition, no application fee. Send in 4 copies of DVD or CD with 30 minute recording of arias and art songs in several languages, including Polish. Winner performs at national convention of American Council for Polish Culture in late July, 2014.
OperaWorks is a completely different brand of training that takes singers beyond a summer program and lasts a lifetime. Work with an international faculty of extraordinary teachers in OperaWorks’ holistic curriculum including acting, coachings, performance techniques, improvisation, conducting, Alexander Technique, yoga, physical theatre, marketing, social networking, and career planning. The deadline to apply has been extended to January 20, but don't delay - apply today!
Applications are now open for the Opera Experience Southeast Emerging Artists Program! Presenting la Boheme this season, Opera Experience Southeast focuses on solid resume-building performing experience for each and every one of their emerging artists; the program offers a paid opportunity to perform at least one complete operatic role in one or more staged public performances in the Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC area. Auditions will be held in New York, Bloomington and Charlotte with deadlines for all locations in February 2014. Why not start the new year off right? Apply today!
The Toronto Summer Music Festival and Academy is now accepting applications through YAP Tracker for the Chamber Music Institute and Art of Song Programs summer 2014 season. The deadline to apply is February 14, and auditions are conveniently made by recording. Apply now!