Kentucky Opera

2023/24 Barbara and Halsey Sandford Studio Artist Program Application: SINGERS

This application closed on Saturday October 1, 2022.

Kentucky Opera is auditioning for the 2023/2024 Barbara and Halsey Sandford Studio Artist Program. Sandford Studio Artists participate in mainstage productions as principal, comprimario and cover roles as well as singing in the chorus. In addition, they participate in masterclasses, workshops, lessons and coachings and perform in recitals, community engagement, marketing and patron cultivation events and performances.

For the 23/24 season, we encourage late romantic (Italian), bel canto, Baroque, and an English selection as primary audition repertoire. All repertoire is subject to change.

The mainstage season begins in August 2023 and runs through April 2024. Artists will be contracted per role/production and not necessarily for the entire season. Additional engagements may be contracted outside of this time period.

Video submission requirements:

Prescreening for live auditions: Audio and/or video of 2 arias of contrasting styles (at least one video required).

Virtual auditions: 3 videos of arias in contrasting styles - one in Italian, one in English, and one of the singer's choice, all made within the last 6 months.

Live Auditions: You will be asked to sing several selections from a 4-5 aria package comprised of contrasting styles according to the preferences listed above.

Please note: this application is for SINGERS only. You can find the application for Pianists here.

Please contact jkvam@kyopera.org at jkvam@kyopera.org 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*

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Height*

US Citizen?*

Applicant must be legally eligible for employment in the U.S.

Yes

How did you learn about this program?*

Please select your desired audition date:*

Audition preference is not guaranteed. Number of selections required: 1.

Cincinnati, OH. Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church

Louisville, KY. Saturday, November 19, 2022 Opera Center

Louisville, KY. Sunday, November 20, 2022 Opera Center

I wish to audition virtually.

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Audio or Video Files

Live audition applicants: Please include audio and/or video (at least one video required) of 2 arias of contrasting styles, recorded within 6 months of the application deadline. You must include a total of 2 files for your application to be considered complete.

Virtual audition applicants: 3 videos of arias in contrasting styles - one in Italian, one in English, and one of the singer's choice, all made within the last 6 months.

Audio

Maximum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 3

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Video*

Minimum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 2. Maximum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 3

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For live audition applicants, please list four to five arias in the requested style and languages.

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Please list three recognized professionals (teachers, coaches, etc.) as references.*

Number of selections required: 3.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Resume

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