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The American Traditions Vocal Competition has announced they will change course for 2021 and hold their 28th annual vocal competition virtually from February 9-19, 2021.  Singers will still perform nine different genres of American music and will be eligible to receive almost $40,000 in prizes.   Following the audio-only application, 28 singers will be selected as Quarterfinailsts. Each contestant will have planning sessions with AD and A/V teams, as well as rehearsals for filming, recording and preparation, and will receive either $300 or recording equipment, depending on need. Applications are due October 18, 2020.  Apply today!  QUESTIONS: Email Artistic Director Mikki Sodergren at msodergren@americantraditionscompetition.com

Learn to sing opera with Carlo Colombara & Fulvio Massa in the great Italian tradition of Paride Venturi, who was taught by Arturo Melocchi, in the historic city of Bologna, Italy.  Master the fundamentals of singing, including vocal technique, support, singing on the breath and projection.  Enhance your singing with optimal methods of studying operatic scores, theatrical studies with directors and actors, plus meetings with speech therapists, psychologists and physiotherapists to achieve a complete understanding of the multiple facets needed to become a great singer. Masterclasses will be presented by great names in the world of opera including Hui He, Luciana Serra, Aprile Millo, Fabio Armiliato, Marco Boemi, Leone Magiera and many more.

XX International MasterClass of RAINA KABAIVANSKA | Sofia 8.09. - 26.09.2020 | NEW BULGARIAN UNIVERSITY | Sofia Opera and Ballet | Audition 7.09. | GALA CONCERT 27.09. | Registration https://goo.gl/vCE74f | Calendar of cultural events of Sofia Municipality In her Master Class Raina Kabaivanska works on improving the vocal technique and actor’s interpretation of pieces chosen by participants themselves. The most successful graduates perform in a Gala concert along with the orchestra of Sofia Opera and Ballet. The participants with the best achievements during the Master Class and the Gala concert will be awarded scholarships from Raina Kabaivanska Fund at NBU for further training in Italy. Apply by September 3, 2020.

Carnegie Hall's SongStudio is a weeklong intensive for emerging professional vocalists happening online this January under the leadership of world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming. Designed to renew and refresh the presentation and experience of the vocal recital, SongStudio brings leading musicians and other performing artists together to mentor emerging vocalists and young artists, exploring innovative approaches to both classic and current song repertoire, and inviting new audiences to engage with the art form. Application Deadline: September 26, 2020; Recommendation Deadline: October 3, 2020; Invited Candidates Notified By: October 16, 2020; Program Duration: January 17–24, 2021. Apply Now!

As we approach a fall opera audition season that will be unlike any we've seen before, YAP Tracker is committed to helping our members navigate the changes. Many companies will be opting for video or virtual auditions, so we've collected some resources we hope will be helpful.

Tri-Cities Opera's first national vocal competition, TCO NEXT, will encourage emerging professional singers by promoting new voices and new music. This completely online opportunity features an anonymous audio-only first round, and a focus on new music and musical theatre. Singers will compete for cash prizes with a grand prize of $3000 and a contract for a future role with Tri-Cities Opera. Early bird deadline: August 1, 2020.

Important information regarding young artist program deadlines during the coronavirus pandemic: North American opera companies continue to adjust reopening structures, including young artist training, around the fluid landscape of CoVid-19 restrictions. This season’s young artist opportunities may be posted later than usual as we prepare for this unusual audition season, so do not assume you have missed deadlines based on previous years' schedules. Continue to monitor YAP Tracker and each company’s website and social media channels for further updates and information.

Introducing the New Era Voice Festival — Artistic Autonomy and Creative Courage for Singers in a New Era. We at the M Institute for the Arts are proud to present a month of online workshops, masterclasses and live-streams with some of the most innovative thinkers in the industry. All of our offerings are centered on tools for singers wanting to find more power — as both artists and business people. Reject the passive voice and claim your autonomy as an artist in a new era.

NOW ONLINE! Now in its 43rd year, the Wesley Balk Opera/Music-Theater Institute builds upon the basic skills of singing, acting, and moving, and unifies these essential musical and theatrical components into integrated performance. With the health and safety of our participants and staff as our top priority, this year's Institute will be presented online. We have condensed the crucial elements into a two-week (10 day) session, July 10 to July 31. Tuition is $700. Visit us at www.wesleybalk.org. Past participants say: “This truly changed everything about what I thought classical music could be • I feel reconnected with my performance spirit • I have been revolutionized as a performer • This is where you go to find your creative soul again!”

Corso d'Opera offers a unique opportunity for young singers to develop their skills in all aspects of the profession. Extended Deadline: 15 June 2020.  In 2020 cost of courses-travel-room & board for those eligible are totally covered by Corso d’Opera, thanks to grants from FondazioneCRFirenze, Comune Cortona and SIAE-MIBACT Progetto PerChiCrea. Teatro Carlo Felice Genova has partnered with Corso d’Opera to realize a production in the next seasons with students selected in Corso d’Opera Masterclass. New Deadline: 15 June 2020 http://www.corsodopera.org/progetto/iscrizioni/