The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center: PIANIST / 2026-27 ENSEMBLE

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New York: Received By Mon Mar 03, 2025
April Audition Deadline

Chicago: Received By Tue Apr 08, 2025
May Audition Deadline

Chicago: Received By Fri Jun 06, 2025
July Audition Deadline

Personal Information

Professional First Name*

Professional Last Name*

Legal Name*

Other instruments studied

Have you auditioned for the Ryan Opera Center before?*

Yes

If yes, in which year(s)?*

How did you hear about the Ryan Opera Center? (check all that apply)*

Teacher / coach

YAP Tracker

Facebook

LyricOpera.org

Attended a Ryan Opera Center / Lyric Opera of Chicago performance

Magazine or blog

Word of mouth

Work Authorization Status

Are you a U.S. Citizen?*

Yes

If no, are you authorized to work in the U.S.?*

Yes

Contact Information through September 2025

Current Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

Country*

Telephone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Additional Telephone Number (optional)

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E-mail address*

Education and Training

Education and Piano Studies*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

How long have you been out of school?*

Currently attending school

1 year

1-2 years

2+ years

Additional Training

Opera Training Programs*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Piano Teachers*Place each new entry on a new line. (Example: Name - Dates of Study)

Operatic Conductors*Place each new entry on a new line. (Example: Name - Dates)

Other Conductors*Place each new entry on a new line. (Example: Name - Dates)

Performance Experience

Solo Experience*

Please list the 5 most recently completed or upcoming solo projects (may include college/conservatory).
Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Collaborative Experience*

Please list the 5 most recently completed or upcoming collaborative projects (may include college/conservatory)
Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Opera Experience*

Please list the 5 most recently completed or upcoming operatic projects (may include college/conservatory)
Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Headshot

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Resume

Please include a resume*

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Preferred Audition Date

Audition Date*

If you advance through pre-screening, please indicate which live Preliminary Audition date(s) you prefer and take note of its respective city.

April 3, 2025 OPERA America - New York City, NY

May 15, 2025 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

July 11, 2025 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

July 12, 2025 Lyric Opera of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Please review your application information before clicking "submit."*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes, I have reviewed my application, and all information is complete and accurate.

No Fee/Live Audition: All applications are free. Select applicants will be invited to a live Preliminary Audition via e-mail through YAP Tracker. Applicants unable to appear for their scheduled audition may be eliminated from consideration.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is an equal opportunity employer/program. The Ryan Opera Center encourages qualified artists from historically underrepresented groups, including but not limited to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color, to apply for its Ensemble.

The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.