Application for Audition 2025

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Personal Details

Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from those whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented in the world of opera. As part of the application process, please complete this form

Title*

Surname*

Forenames*

E-mail*

Telephone/Mobile*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Current age*

To be considered applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 26, although we will consider applications from singers aged between 26 and 30 who can make a very strong case for fitting the profile in all other respects.

Date of Birth*

Please note: DD/MM/YYYY Format

Please select your voice type.*

First language*

Second language/other languages spoken fluently

UK Residency*

Can you confirm that you are currently a resident in the UK and will be for the duration of the project?

Yes

NB This course is primarily aimed at singers who have been educated in the UK – under exceptional circumstances others may be considered, but only if the applicant is resident in the UK at the time of application, and will be for the duration of the programme

Will you have any access requirements when you come for the audition? *

Yes

If yes please give details here:

Education - General

Please describe your general educational background:*

Non-selective state school (including Academies)

Selective state school (eg grammar school)

Independent school

Independent school with scholarship/bursary (please give details)

Home educated

N/A

Other (please give details)

Education: additional details*

What is your highest level of education:*

GCSE or equivalent

A Levels or equivalent

Vocational (eg NVQ, BTEC, City & Guild)

Foundation Degree

Undergraduate Degree

Postgraduate Degree

Please list A Levels or Degree subject*

For A Level or Degree please give details of subjects studied and institutions attended (if not relevant please put n/a)

Education - Musical

Have you studied music as an academic subject?*

Yes

Music Education - Practical*

Please list below all areas of musical study you have undertaken both formally and informally, including voice, other instruments, composition etc. We would like to have as complete a picture of your background and experience as possible. If you have taken any exams please let us know your most recent grade, exam board (eg ABRSM/Guildhall/Trinity) and result. Please note we do not expect you to have qualifications.

If yes please indicate the highest level of study:*

BTEC or equivalent

GCSE or equivalent

A Level or equivalent

Undergraduate Degree

Postgraduate Degree

N/A

Choir/Musical Groups*

Have you sung in any choirs or played in any musical groups?

Yes

Choir/Musical Group(s) Involvement*

If yes please list the groups you have been involved with and the length of your involvement:

Other Information

Do you have any experience of:

Learning foreign languages? *

Yes

Foreign language: detail

If you answered yes to the above, please give details:

Movement eg dance or sport? *

Yes

Movement: detail

If you answered yes to the above, please give details:

Drama and acting?*

eg plays or musical theatre

Yes

Drama/Acting: detail

If you answered yes to the above, please give details:

Reading habits

Which of the following do you read regularly?

Novels

Non-fiction books

Poetry

Plays

Newspapers

Journals

Magazines

Online content

Live performance*

What was the last live performance in any genre you attended that inspired you? Tell us what it was and what about it inspired you.

Please note we are looking for exceptionally talented young singers who have faced barriers to developing their singing careers. Please be explicit about these barriers and the impact you feel they have had on your career or we will not be able to fully assess your application.

Personal Statement*

Please tell us:

Why you are applying to Glyndebourne Academy
How you meet the student profile criteria (See the participant profiles here)
What you hope to gain from it
What your career aspirations are

Number of documents required: 1.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Videos*

Please include at least one video recording. Your video recording should contain a video of you singing for no more than 5 minutes. It should also include a short video of no more than 2 minutes in which you introduce yourself and your motivation to apply for the Glyndebourne Academy. Please do not read out your personal statement as submitted in your application. Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 3

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Referee*

Please provide us with the name and contact details for a referee. We will only request a reference if you are selected for audition. The referee should be a professional musician (eg a teacher, coach, choir leader etc) who has recent experience of your singing and can comment on your vocal and musical abilities. If you are unsure of the suitability of your referee please contact the education department at Glyndebourne to discuss.

Headshot*

Please provide us with a recent headshot. This does not need to be a professional photograph, however please make sure that it is clear and as high-quality as possible.

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Where did you hear about Glyndebourne Academy?*

Other: detail

If you answered other to the above, please add details:

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