Minnesota Opera

Minnesota Opera Resident Artist Program Application - Singers (2021-2022)

This application closed on Monday October 12, 2020.

NOTE: THIS APPLICATION IS FOR OPERA SINGERS ONLY.

Please read the opportunity listing before completing this application.

We are working together with other young artist programs on a coordinated virtual audition process this fall. Steps are outlined below to guide your understanding of this shared audition process.

Step 1: Apply to each program as you normally would. Applications are due Monday, October 12.

Step 2: Notification of whether or not you have been selected to submit a second-round video audition will be sent by each company by Friday, November 6. This notification will contain a link to submit a new aria list.

Step 3: Submit your aria list (one list for all programs), indicating your chosen “starter” aria, by Tuesday, November 10.

Step 4: Notification of requested arias from your list (one request for all programs) will be sent on Friday, November 13.

Step 5: Record a new video audition and submit the video by Monday, November 30.

Before submitting, please check if anything may have been auto-filled incorrectly. Incorrect information submitted due to an auto-fill error may result in a voided application.

Please contact us at RAP@mnopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Professional Name (if different)

Voice Type*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY

Email Address*

Primary Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Current Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*

Country*

Website

Are you a U.S. citizen?*

Yes

If you are not a U.S. citizen, please list your country of citizenship and if you have a right to work in the U.S. (i.e. Green card, visa type and expiration date).

Resident Artists must be United States citizens or have the right to work in the United States. If applicants secure a contract, non-U.S. citizens must acquire right-to-work documentation. This process is completed ONLY after successfully securing a contract with Minnesota Opera and will be done at your own expense.

Education*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Education 5

Preliminary Audition Repertoire List*

Preliminary audition repertoire must show a variety of styles and be offered in at least three different languages, including English. Four selections should be opera arias and the fifth selection can be another aria, musical theater, or art song. *Please note that if you are selected for a second-round audition, you will be required to submit a new aria list with the link provided at time of notification. You may amend your choices at that time from what you've submitted here. Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Professional References*

Please give details of three artistic authorities (directors, conductors, coaches, voice teachers) with whom you have worked and who may act as references. Only one of your referees may be a voice teacher. No written recommendations are accepted. Number of selections required: 3.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Headshot*

Please upload one high-resolution photograph.

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Resume*

Single page only. Resumes longer than one page will result in a voided application.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Video Selections

Two video files are required with your application. Please submit two selections in contrasting styles and languages, made within 12 months of the application deadline. One video must be an opera aria, and the other may be opera, art song, or musical theater. Be sure to review the guidelines listed on the opportunity page.

Video Selections*

Please verify that all video files work before submitting. Video files that do not work will result in a voided application. Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add videos.