Merola Opera Program

SINGER Application 2022

This application closed on Wednesday September 22, 2021.

2022 MEROLA OPERA PROGRAM

SINGER AUDITIONS

UNDER THE ARTISTIC DIRECTION OF SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CENTER

Carrie-Ann Matheson, Artistic Director San Francisco Opera Center

Markus Beam, General Manager San Francisco Opera Center

Please contact Merola Opera Program at auditions@merola.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Applications must be submitted by dates posted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please refer to the OPPORTUNITIES listing page for further information prior to completing this application.

First Name*

Last Name*

Legal First Name

If different than above

Legal Last Name

If different than above

Voice Type*

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)*

Country of Citizenship*

ELIGIBILITY*

I am a citizen or national of the United States

I am a lawful permanent resident alien

I am a foreign national authorized to work in the US through 8/20/2022

I do not currently have permission to work in the United States and would require Merola to apply for a visa on my behalf

Have you auditioned for Merola Opera Center, San Francisco Opera Center auditions before?*

Yes

Have you participated in any Merola Opera Program, San Francisco Opera Center programs?*

Yes

Audition Preferences

Should you be chosen for an in-person audition, in which city and what date and time shall we schedule you?*

Choose one city and select all dates and times for which you are available.

New York City, Saturday 10/23 AM

New York City, Saturday 10/23 PM

New York City, Monday 10/25 AM

New York City, Monday 10/25 PM

New York City, Tuesday 10/26 AM

New York City, Tuesday 10/26 PM

New York City, Wednesday, 10/27 AM

New York City, Wednesday 10/27 PM

Chicago, Saturday 10/30 AM

Chicago, Saturday 10/30 PM

Chicago, Sunday 10/31 AM

Chicago, Sunday 10/31 PM

Atlanta, Tuesday 11/2 AM

Atlanta, Tuesday 11/2 PM

Houston, Thursday 11/4 AM

Houston, Thursday 11/4 PM

Houston, Friday 11/5 AM

Houston, Friday 11/5 PM

San Francisco, Monday 11/8 AM

San Francisco, Monday 11/8 PM

San Francisco, Wednesday 11/10 AM

San Francisco, Wednesday 11/10 PM

San Francisco, Thursday 11/11 AM

San Francisco, Thursday 11/11 PM

Virtual A limited number of virtual auditions may be granted for applicants who advance to the final round of auditions, but who are unable to travel to an audition city on the dates above. In this instance, additional videos will be requested.

New York City, Thursday 10/28 AM Newly added

New York City, Thursday 10/28 PM Newly added

Contact Information

Current Home Street Address*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Phone 1*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Email Address*

Education & Training

Education and Training*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Education 5

Recent Operatic Experience

Artistic Affiliates

Major voice teachers and/or coaches with whom you have worked.*

Additional Information

List other operatic roles you have studied (indicate language)*

Other special musical or theatrical experience *

Other apprenticeship, internship, or training programs*

Other information you consider pertinent (e.g., acting training, dance skills)*

Application/Audition Requirements

One video file is required with your application. The video must have been made within 12 months of the application deadline.*

Number of selections required: 1.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Headshot*

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Resume*

PDF format only, please

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Live Audition Requirements*

Four arias in contrasting styles and languages plus one musical theatre, cabaret or art song selection. One of these selections must be in German and one must be in English. You may change audition repertoire after submitting your application. It is not necessary to notify us if you change your repertoire; just bring a copy of the revised list to the audition. You will begin your audition with one selection of your choice. An additional selection may be requested. Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Professional References

Two artistic authorities with whom you have worked and who may act as professional references. No written recommendations are accepted.

Professional References*

Please provide names and contact information for two artistic authorities with whom you have worked and who may act as professional references. No written recommendations are accepted. Number of selections required: 2.

Selection 1

Selection 2

CONFLICTS*

Please list any conflicts between June 5 and August 20, 2022.