Internationale Meistersinger Akademie

Summer 2020

This application closed on Tuesday December 10, 2019.

Applications must be completed via YAP Tracker. IMA recommends auditioning live, but will also accept video auditions via YAP Tracker. For a live audition, singers must upload a pre-screening video (You Tube link only).Video auditions must include the required audition repertoire; see below. The number of course participants are limited, so early application is recommended.

Please contact Laura Butcher at ima@meistersingerakademie.com with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Please select your voice type.*

Date of Birth*

Please note: You MUST enter your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.

Contact Information

E-mail address*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Mobile Phone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Website

Management

Live Audition Repertoire/Video Only Audition

All applicants, except for IMA alumni, must submit a pre-screening video to be considered for a live audition. Pre-screening videos must include one aria in Italian and one aria in French or German. Applicants may also apply by video only. Video only/Live audition requirements: 1. Three opera arias - one must be in Italian. One oratorio aria can be presented in lieu of an opera aria and arias from pre-screening can be used again. 2. One German Lied by any composer. Please list your repertoire in this section and upload necessary videos in the next section.

Aria #1 (Italian):*

Please include a pre-screening video in the next section below.

Aria #2 (German or French):*

Please include a pre-screening video in the next section below.

Aria #3 (any language):*

One German Lied (include composer and key):*

Pre-screening Video/Video audition (in lieu of a live audition)

Video only auditions must include the same requirements as a live audition. Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

You must be signed in to add videos.

Headshot

Please include a headshot*

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Resume

Resume (with dates) should include education, opera and concert performances, and upcoming engagements.

Please include a resume*

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Education

Please enter your educational background information.*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Audition Location

Where would you like to audition?*

Please mark your first choice.

New York - October 19

(Deadline: October 10)

New York - November 16

(Deadline: November 3)

New York - December 7

(Deadline: November 24)

Neumarkt i.d.OPf., Germany - December 21

(Deadline: December 1)

London - January 4/5

(Deadline: December 1)

I will submit a video in lieu of a live audition.

(Deadline: December 10)

For NYC auditions, please let us know if you are available on days other than your first choice.

References*

Please list two professional references whom IMA may contact (Name, email, phone).

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

The application fee must be submitted by credit card via YAP Tracker. If paying via credit card presents a problem, payment by check is possible under special circumstances. If needed, please contact Laura Butcher at ima@meistersingerakademie.com. Alumni of IMA do not need to pay an application fee or submit pre-screening videos and should contact Ms. Butcher for special application instructions.

Amount: $50.00 (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)

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Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.