2019 Apprentice Artist and Opera Iowa Programs

This application closed on Thursday November 1, 2018.

Please contact Samuel Carroll at scarroll@dmmo.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Program of Interest

Please indicate your program of interest.*

Apprentice Artist Program (Summer 2019)

OPERA Iowa (February - April 2019)

Both

Personal Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Please select your voice type.*

Age*

Contact Information

Current Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

E-mail address*

Cell Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Audition Dates

Please indicate your available audition locations. You will have an opportunity to indicate your preferred audition locations below.

Locations*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 9

Houston, TX: October 5

Cincinnati, OH: October 12

Cincinnati, OH: October 13

New York, NY: October 22

New York, NY: October 23

New York, NY: October 24

New York, NY: October 25

Des Moines, IA: November 4

Recorded Audition (in lieu of a live audition) Apprentice Artist Applicants Only

Please select your preferred audition location and date:*

Houston, TX: October 5

Cincinnati, OH: October 12

Cincinnati, OH: October 13

New York, NY: October 22

New York, NY: October 23

New York, NY: October 24

New York, NY: October 25

Des Moines, IA: November 4

I plan to audition by recording.

Apprentice Artist Applicants Only

Have you previously applied to Des Moines Metro Opera?*

Yes

If you answered yes, please supply the year:

Have you previously auditioned for Des Moines Metro Opera?*

Yes

If you answered yes, please supply the year, and whether you auditioned live or by recording.

References*

Please supply two references with contact email address.

Academic Education*Please include the institution, dates attended and degree.

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Artistic Affiliates*Please include up to three of each: voice teachers, musical coaches and stage directors.

Apprentice or Other Training Programs

Please list year of enrollment.

Performance Experience*

(include college experience and musical theatre work, if any)

Role 1

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Role 5

Role 6

Mainstage covers / comprimarios of interest to you*

These suggestions should be from DMMO's 2019 Festival Season. Please see the "Opportunity Listing" for available covers/comprimarios.

Roles / scenes of interest to you for study*

Can be from any piece in the operatic canon

Role 1

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Role 5

Musical Honors*

(awards, contests, grants, scholarships, etc.)

Award 1

Award 2

Award 3

Award 4

Award 5

Award 6

Award 7

Dance Experience*

Languages

Spoken

Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

French

Italian

German

Spanish

Russian

Other

Sung*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

French

Italian

German

Spanish

Russian

Other

Studied

Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

French

Italian

German

Spanish

Russian

Other

What do you consider to be your special strengths as an operatic performer?*

Resume

Please include a resume*

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Headshot

Please include a headshot*

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Recordings

Please upload at least two recent recordings/clips (audio and/or video). These are required.

Video Selections*

Minimum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 2. Maximum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 4

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Please include audio files*

Minimum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 2. Maximum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 4.

You must be signed in to add audio files.

Non-US Citizens only

Please include your proof of right to work in the United States Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Payment Details

Amount: $30.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card

Credit Card First Name

Credit Card Last Name

Credit Card Number

Card Expiry Date

CVV (3- or 4-digit code on your card)

Billing ZIP/Postal Code

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.