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National Opera Studio

National Opera Studio Training Programme Application (2017-18)

This application closed on Wednesday December 21, 2016.

Before applying, please make sure you have read the full information available on the NOS website.

Please contact National Opera Studio's Training Programme at auditions@nationaloperastudio.org.uk with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Surname*

Date of Birth*

Date must be entered in DD/MM/YYYY Format

Address line 1*

Address line 2

Town/City*

County/State*

Postcode*

Country*

Telephone

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Mobile Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail address*

Nationality*

I hold a UK or EU passport.

I do not hold a UK or EU passport.

I understand that I will need to obtain the necessary visa and work permit to join the NOS and I accept the risk that this may not be possible. If I am offered a place on the NOS Training Programme I understand it is my responsibility to ensure the correct visa is in place by Tuesday 1st August 2017.

'International' audition days

Read our Guidelines for information about the 'International' auditions days. Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

I am currently based outside of the EEA and I will need to book an audition slot on one of the 'International' auditions days: Thursday 16th / Friday 17th March 2017.

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Application Information

Please select your voice type.*

Age at Monday 18th September 2017*

Please state in which languages you are proficient, and to what level:

How did you hear about the Training Programme?*

Agent

College/University

NOS visit to College

Google

NOS website

Opera Magazine

Opera Now Magazine

Word of mouth

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Other (please state)

Other:

Have you auditioned for the NOS Training Programme before? If yes, in which year(s)?*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Yes, in 2015

Yes, in 2014

Yes, in 2013

Yes, in 2012

Yes, in 2011

Yes, before 2011

Education and Training

Current singing teacher

Previous singing teacher(s)

Please state your most recent music education:

Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

Selection 1

Please state any previous music education:

Maximum number of selections permitted: 1

Selection 1

Please tell us about any other education (100 word limit):

Please briefly outline what you would hope to achieve at the NOS if you were offered a place (100 word limit):

Please indicate any existing professional or other commitments from September 2017 to June 2018 (this should include any travelling days):

Performance Experience

Please list your operatic performance experience:

Role 1

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Please list your other performance experience, including concerts, competitions and awards (300 words):

Please note, no CVs or additional material will be presented to the panel.

Your Audition

If you have any access requirements or would like to request any reasonable adjustments for your audition at the National Opera Studio, please state here how we can assist you:

If you are bringing any repertoire that you consider to be unusual (for example, your post-1970 aria), please list it here. We may get in touch with you to request a copy of the music prior to the audition.

Read these Guidelines for information about audition repertoire.

References

Please give the details of two referees:
These should be from music or theatre professionals but should not be from your regular (or previous) singing teacher.

References must be received by the deadline of Friday 20th January 2017. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact their referees in plenty of time to ensure they are happy to provide a reference and are able to do so by the deadline.

References*

Click here for our FAQ for how the online referencing process works. If you need instructions on how to resend a recommendation request, click here.

Number required: 2. Allowed method(s): Online.

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Equal Opportunities Monitoring

Arts Council England require us to provide a summary of diversity information. The information entered in this section will not be kept with nor will affect your application to the NOS.

Gender*

Sexuality*

Ethnicity*

Age*

Do you consider yourself to have a disability?*

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

The NOS auditions everyone who applies. The cost of your application and audition is £75. Go to the NOS website to read Guidelines on cancellation and refunds.

Amount: £75.00 (GBP)

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)

Billing ZIP/Postal Code

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.