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National Opera Studio

National Opera Studio Young Artists' Programme Application (2020-21)

This application closed on Wednesday December 11, 2019.

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

Please contact National Opera Studio Young Artists' 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/Zip code*

Country*

Telephone

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Mobile Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail address*

Nationality*

Current Country of Residence*

Visa Status*

I hold a UK passport or I am a British citizen

I hold a non-UK EU passport

I do not hold a UK or other EU passport and I do not currently have a visa for the UK.

I do not hold a UK or an EU passport but I do have a visa for the UK (valid until at least June 2021).

If you do not hold a UK or an EU passport but you have a visa for the UK, please tell us which type of UK visa you hold below.

Type of visa

Only answer this question if you do not hold a UK or an EU passport but you do have a visa for the UK.

Application and audition information

How did you hear about the National Opera Studio?*

NOS visit to conservatoire

Agent

Opera Company

Previous NOS Young Artist

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Teacher / Lecturer

NOS Email

Google

Other search engine

YAP Tracker

NOS Short Course

NOS Event

NOS website

Opera Magazine

Opera Now Magazine

Leaflet or Poster

Other (please state)

Other:

Please upload your headshot*

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Please select your voice type.*

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

Please do include any languages you speak that are not found in standard opera repertoire.

Age at Monday 14 September 2020*

Have you auditioned for the NOS Young Artists' Programme before? If yes, which Programme year did you audition for?*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Yes, for the 2019/20 Programme

Yes, for the 2018/19 Programme

Yes, for the 2017/18 Programme

Yes, for the 2016/17 Programme

Yes, for the 2015/16 Programme

Yes, before 2015

If you have any access requirements or would like to request any additional help for your audition at the National Opera Studio, please tell us how we can assist you:

Education and Training

Please state your undergraduate level studies (if applicable):

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Please state your postgraduate level studies (if applicable):

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Please tell us about any other vocal education, training or skills:

Current singing teacher

Previous singing teacher(s)

Please tell us why you chose to apply to the National Opera Studio.*

Please briefly outline what you hope to achieve at the National Opera Studio if you are offered a place (100 word limit):*

Please tell us about any contracted professional or other commitments from September 2020 to June 2021 (this must include travelling days):

Do you currently have an agent? If yes, please tell us the name of your agent and their company:

Performance Experience

Please list your operatic performance experience (if applicable):

Role 1

Role 2

Role 3

Role 4

Please list other performance experience (300 words):

For example, this could include concerts, competitions and awards. Please note, no CVs or additional material will be presented to the panel.

Video First Round Audition

We give all applicants the opportunity to opt for a video First Round Audition. Applicants who opt to do this will have their video considered by the First Round Audition Panel during the same period as the Live Auditions, and results will be released at the same time. For further information, please read the National Opera Studio Video Requirements.

Would you like to audition live or by video?*

Live Audition

(at the National Opera Studio in London)

Video Audition

(submitted with your application)

Please upload your First Round Audition videos here (minimum 3 videos):*

If you have selected a Video Audition, You must upload a minimum of three videos which MUST meet the National Opera Studio Video Requirements. Minimum number of selections permitted: 3. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

You must be signed in to add videos.

If you have selected a Video Audition, please confirm that your videos meet the National Opera Studio Video Audition Requirements*

Click here to view the requirements: National Opera Studio Video Requirements

I confirm that my videos meet these requirements.

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 11.59pm on Thursday 9 January 2020. It is your responsibility to contact your 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 YAP Tracker's 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.

You must be signed in to add recommendations.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

We are required to keep a summary of information of the diversity of our applicants. The information entered in this section will not be kept with nor will affect your application to the NOS.

Gender*

Is your gender identity different to the sex you were assumed to be at birth? *

Sexuality*

Do you consider yourself to have a disability?*

Ethnicity*

Age*

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

The cost of your application and audition is £80. Please visit the NOS website to read guidelines on cancellation and refunds.

Amount: £80.00 (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.