Opera Birmingham

Opera Birmingham 2020 Vocal Competition

This application closed on .

March 25: Please note: due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the company is postponing the date of this competition. More information will be available shortly. Rest assured that if you've already applied, your application will receive full consideration once the application has been reopened. Thank you for your understanding.

Applications should contain the following:

Professional resume, including performance experience and education information
Professional headshot or recent photo
Non-Refundable Application fee: $40 (Early Bird Fee $25); payable through YAP Tracker
Proof of age (examples include a copy of driver’s license or birth certificate)
Recordings of two arias with piano accompaniment only (see below for more information)

Please contact Amy Gilbert at amy@operabirmingham.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Contact Information

Current Mailing Address

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format
between May 17, 1985 and May 17, 1999

E-mail Address*

Please provide an email address you check every day—this will be the primary method we use to contact you!

Cellphone Number

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Emergency Contact Name(s) and Number(s)*

Applicant Details and Materials

Voice Type*

Audition Selections*

Applicants should submit five (5) arias representing a variety of languages and contrasting styles. At last one aria should be in English. All arias should be presented in the original key and language. List the five required operatic arias that you will prepare to sing. Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Audio Selections*

Upload 2 tracks, in MP3 format only. Both tracks MUST be named with the aria title. Please do not include your name in the track title.
BOTH ARIAS should be with piano accompaniment only, and preferably from the 5 arias presented in the semifinals round.
Number of selections required: 2.

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Headshot

Headshot*

Upload a high-resolution headshot, minimum 300 DPI.

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Resume

Resume*

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Proof of Age

Personal Documents*

Upload a photocopy or scan of your driver's license or US passport as proof of age.
Number of documents required: 1.

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By selecting this checkbox, I certify that all the above information is true and correct, and that I have read and understand the rules of the Opera Birmingham Vocal Competition.*

Number of selections required: 1.

Yes

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

The standard application fee is $40.00 (Early Bird application fee ends on Feb 29, 2020). Payments can be submitted by check, money order or credit card. Payments by check or money order should be sent to Opera Birmingham, 3601 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222.

Amount: $40.00 (USD)

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