Opera Colorado

Artist in Residence Program Application (2025-26)

This application closed on Monday December 2, 2024.

We will be hiring the following artists: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass-Baritone or Bass for the 2025-26 program.

Applicants who have been selected to audition for the 2025-26 Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program must choose between two options:

Option 1: Live audition in Denver, Colorado on January 3rd and 5th, 2025.

Option 2: Second round recorded audition submission, due on December 15th, 2024

Live Auditions in Denver, Colorado

Live auditions will be held in Denver, Colorado on Friday, January 3, 2025, and Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Studio Loft. A pianist will be provided. Applicants are asked to provide the audition panel with a printed list of the repertoire they will offer at their audition as well as an updated bio and headshot. No other live audition dates will be offered.

Second Round Recorded Video Submissions – Due December 15, 2024

Applicants that choose the option of a recorded video audition will be asked to record 3 arias of their choce, reflective of the upcoming season. The selected arias must be recorded in one continuous take and with live piano accompaniment. If it is not possible to record with live piano accompaniment, applicants must contact Opera Colorado to request an accommodation. Video auditions are required to be uploaded to YAP Tracker no later than December 15, 2024. An additional email addressing specific requirements of a video audition will be sent to all selected candidates.

Please contact Kassandra Mestemaker - Manager at kmestemaker@operacolorado.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Middle Initial

Please select your voice type*

WE WILL BE HIRING: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, Bass-Baritone or Bass for the 2024-25 program.

Soprano

Mezzo-Soprano

Tenor

Baritone

Bass-Baritone

Bass

Age*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

I am a permanent resident of (country)*

I am a citizen of (country)* Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States in order to apply. If working under a visa, applicants must be in possession of a valid visa at time of application and throughout the 2025-26 program dates.

Audition type/location*

Please specify whether you wish to audition live or virtually

Live: Denver

Virtually

This will require the upload of a second round video file. Instructions will follow.

Contact Information

Mailing Address Line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Please use the 2 letter standard state abbreviation where applicable (CO, UT, TX)

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Cell Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail address*

Video Recordings for Prescreening

Please upload a total of two video submissions.

Video Files*

Number of selections required: 2.

You must be signed in to add videos.

Headshot

Please include a headshot*

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Resume

Please include a resume*

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Additional Information

Cover Letter*

A Cover Letter is a letter of introduction telling us something about yourself, your experience and why you feel you are a good candidate for this program. Number of documents required: 1.

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Repertoire List

Please indicate what you will sing if chosen for an audition (complete all five). If your repertoire list changes, please bring a typed list to your audition. SINGERS ARE REQUIRED TO LIST REPERTOIRE. Pianists are NOT required to list repertoire. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Education*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Teacher/Coach with whom you recently worked or are currently working:*

Have you had any experience in Education & Community engagement? If yes, please specify:*

References*

Application Conditions

Please initial your understanding of the above conditions.*

- I am available from September 2, 2025 – through May 31, 2026.
- I understand that I must hold current eligibility to work in the United States of America in order to apply.
- I understand that housing will be provided during the residency. If I choose not to utilize the housing that is provided, I understand that I am responsible for providing my own housing, at my own expense.
- I understand that I am responsible for providing my own vehicle while in Denver.
- Due to the nature of the residency, it is not possible to have additional sources of employment. I understand that if committing to the 2025-26 Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program, it is my sole form of employment.
- I understand that if committing to the 2025-26 Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program, I will be considered for certain mainstage and cover roles in Opera Colorado’s 2025-26 season.
- I understand that my application materials must be received no later than November 15, 2024 in order to be considered for an audition.
- I understand that I must submit video recordings of 2 arias for pre-screening purposes.
- I have read the checklist and have included all necessary items in my application packet.
- I have read and understand the eligibility and audition requirements. (Eligibility and audition requirements can also be located at www.operacolorado.org)