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The 12th annual James Toland Vocal Arts Competition, a weekend of master classes and competition finals, will be held on July 19-20, 2025. We welcome exceptional singers in genres from opera, oratorio and art songs, to jazz, musical theater and cabaret standards. There are no specific age, education or residency requirements. Two levels of competition based on vocal experience are offered. Awards total over $40,000, including a top prize of $10,000, and ALL finalists (5 in each tier) receive a cash award. Applications will be accepted only until APRIL 4, 2025.

Reminder for the First Korean Art Song Competition! Calling all young singers aged 18-29, currently residing in the U.S., whose native language is not Korean! Showcase your talent and explore the beauty of Korean art songs. Prizes totaling $4,000 and the finalists receive a $200 travel stipend to join us in Boston for the final round. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to share your voice and cultural artistry. Apply now!

Intensify your operatic training this summer at Saluzzo Opera Academy: perform with orchestra and fully immerse yourself in Italian language and culture at Berlin Opera Academy's sister academy. Nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps between Milan and Nice, sits a beautiful 14th century monastery, home to Saluzzo Opera Academy.  2025 Repertoire // Le Nozze di Figaro Mozart & Don Giovanni Mozart. Perform a role with Orchestra. Study with faculty actively working in the international opera scene. Learn how to get hired through personal mentorship & career workshops. Specialized Masterclasses & Coachings. Italian Language Class & Immersion. Local Student Accommodation. Over €100k in scholarships available.

Two Wilkinson Young Singers Awards — a first prize of $5,000 and an encouragement award of $1,000 — are awarded annually. Additionally, two first-prize winners will collaborate on a joint recital sponsored by WYSF. The recitals are held biennially in the Boston area (https://www.wilkinsonfund.org/events).  The application process is open to all singers between the ages of 20 - 30 who reside in the Boston area and are striving to make a career in music. The deadline to apply for the 2025 competition is 11:59pm EDT on April 1, 2025 (https://www.wilkinsonfund.org/apply) and is approaching quickly. We look forward to receiving your submission!

Varna International Music Academy still has roles available for our South Carolina (June) and Europe (July) programs. Enjoy private lessons with Metropolitan opera singers & professors from prestigious universities, coaching sessions with master opera coaches, fully staged performances under the baton of Maestro Gregory Buchalter from The Met, & so much more! Roles are still available in: Die Fledermaus, Strauss (SC); Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi, Puccini (Europe); Petite messe solennelle, Rossini (Europe). Vocalists can also sing in our musical, A Grand Night for Singing by Rodgers & Hammerstein! Visit our website to learn more & apply! Scholarships are available, especially for mezzo & male roles! https://varnainternational.com

Last Call: Today is the Final Application Deadline //  March 15, 2025. Berlin Opera Academy empowers emerging artists with real-world experience through immersive training with faculty active in today's industry, while living in the most operatically important city in the world. Take the next step in your artistic and professional development and perform in the 2025 festival with orchestra:  2025 SEASON REPERTOIRE: Cendrillon // Massenet; L'incoronazione di Poppea // Monteverdi; Die Fledermaus // Strauss; Die Zauberflöte // Mozart. Over €300k in scholarships available.

Tomorrow is the Final Application Deadline // March 15, 2025. Berlin Opera Academy empowers emerging artists with real-world experience through immersive training with faculty active in today's industry, while living in the most operatically important city in the world. Take the next step in your artistic and professional development and perform in the 2025 festival with orchestra:  2025 SEASON REPERTOIRE: Cendrillon // Massenet; L'incoronazione di Poppea // Monteverdi; Die Fledermaus // Strauss; Die Zauberflöte // Mozart. Over €300k in scholarships available.

Last Chance: Three days left to apply //  Deadline: March 15, 2025. Berlin Opera Academy empowers emerging artists with real-world experience through immersive training with faculty active in today's industry, while living in the most operatically important city in the world. Take the next step in your artistic and professional development and perform in the 2025 festival with orchestra:  2025 SEASON REPERTOIRE: Cendrillon // Massenet; L'incoronazione di Poppea // Monteverdi; Die Fledermaus // Strauss; Die Zauberflöte // Mozart. Over €300k in scholarships available.

At BIIMA, the only competition is with yourself. Singers are empowered to embrace their vulnerability as a strength, unlocking the boundless potential of their artistry. In a serene and inspiring environment, guided by dedicated mentors who bring both expertise and heart, participants gain a tailored program attain their goals. You’ll leave with not just new techniques but with a renewed sense of confidence, joy, and purpose. Whether you're heading back to university or stepping into the next chapter of your professional life, BIIMA will equip you with a sustainable framework to balance your artistry and career with a thriving, empowered mindset.  BIIMA isn’t just a program; it’s a journey of self-discovery and musical evolution.

Your Success starts with our Summer Program. Gain the skills you need for your future. Gain the skills to thrive in your career. International Lyric Academy in Italy is now casting all roles, featuring fully staged Operas Falstaff by G. Verdi, Little Women by M. Adamo, Die Fledermaus by J. Strauss, and Broadway show Into The Woods, in addition to Opera scenes, Concerts, Handel Marathon, Verdi Requiem, Pergolesi Stabat Mater, Mozart Exsultate Jubilate and choral-orchestral performances.  Participants receive professional coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, Italian classes, and Agents & Artistic Directors Audition. Make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career. Apply today.