Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist Program Application (2025-26)

This application closed on Friday August 23, 2024.

Step 1: Apply to FGO as you normally would. Applications are due Friday, August 9 (Miami) or Friday, August 23 (New York)

Step 2: Notifications of live auditions for FGO will be sent by Friday, August 16 (Miami) or Monday, September 2 (New York)

Step 3: You will select an audition time via YAP Tracker. You will have the option to change audition times if necessary, but FGO cannot guaratee a refund of your fees in the event of a cancellation.

Free Application Window: Singers may submit their materials for consideration at no cost until Monday, July 15 at 10:00 am ET. After this deadline, applicants will pay a one-time $20.00 application fee.

At this time, FGO cannot commit to a decision deadline, but every effort will be made to relay information to successful candidates in the winter of 2024/2025.

Please contact Neil Nelson at nnelson@fgo.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

General Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Please select your voice type.*

Headshot*

Representative, high-quality headshot (color JPG preferred).
File-naming convention of "LastName,FirstName_Headshot.jpg" preferred.
Please note that it is most helpful if your headshot accurately reflects your current audition-room 'look.'

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Résumé (PDF format)*

Export Word/Pages documents to PDF format before uploading. Do not submit a résumé longer than 1 page.
File-naming convention of "LastName,FirstName_Resume.pdf" preferred.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Please enter your age:*

Date of Birth*

mm/dd/yyyy

Audition Date, Time, and Location*

Please select your preferred audition date/time/location. You will be able to indicate that you are available for additional dates in the subsequent question.

MIAMI: Saturday, September 14, 2024

NEW YORK: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

NEW YORK: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

NEW YORK: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Additional availability

Please select all dates/locations for which you would be available to audition.

Note: Please do not select "Miami" as your audition city if you will be unable to make arrangements to audition there. FGO is generally unable to accommodate audition city change requests once audition slots have been offered. FGO's rehearsal space and administrative office is conveniently located near the Miami International Airport. Rideshares are very reasonable modes of transportation between the two. FGO can also offer you a hotel discount code for accommodations within walking distance from the offices. [Only inquire about code after being granted and confirming a live audition in Miami.]

MIAMI: Saturday, September 14, 2024

NEW YORK: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

NEW YORK: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

NEW YORK: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Audition Repertoire

Audition Selections*

Preliminary audition repertoire should consist of 4 arias of contrasting styles and languages. Up to 1 'Golden Age' musical theater selection is acceptable. Number of selections required: 4.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Video - (Video uploads are required for live applicants)

Please upload 2 contrasting arias with accompaniment made within the last 12 months.
You may still want to reference the following links:

Opera America's Remote Audition Guidelines (https://www.operaamerica.org/media/br5jsqfz/remoteauditionsoa.pdf)

Equipment Recommendations for Virtual Auditions (https://www.operaamerica.org/media/xf5b4gj3/recordingauditionsathome.pdf).

Video Selections*

Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Professional References

Professional References*

Please enter details for at least two professional references. Please include their name, title, email and phone. Minimum number of selections permitted: 2. Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Education

Please enter your Education here.
*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Training Programs

If applicable, please list any completed year-long or summer training programs.

Citizenship*

(if United States, type "USA")

Right to Work

Please label your US citizenship status.*

Applicants must be US citizens, or have the right to work in the United States through May 2026. FGO will not be responsible for any necessary visa applications.

US Citizen

Permanent Resident - Green Card Holder

F-1 Visa Holder with OPT eligible through May 2026

Non-US citizen - Not eligible for FGO Studio

Contact Information

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Please abbreviate (i.e. "NY," not "New York")

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Mobile Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail Address*

Artist Website

Languages

Indicate languages you have studied grammatically and the length of your study in years.

English*

Spanish*

Italian*

German*

French*

Have you applied to this program before?*

Yes

If yes, when?

Enter years above, separated by commas.

Voluntary Demographic Information

This information is for data purposes only and will not be used in the awarding of auditions or studio contracts. You may select multiple options.

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latine, or Spanish origin

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

Other/Prefer to self-describe

Prefer not to answer

If you selected "Other/Prefer to self-describe", you may use this space to describe yourself, if you wish.

Preferred Pronouns (optional)

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

Amount: $20.00 (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.