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Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

2023 Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point Vocal Artist Application

This application closed on Sunday February 5, 2023.

YES, it is possible to schedule an audition after the posted deadline, including the day of the audition. Walkins will be possible, too. Please go to https://opera.org/live-auditions/ for how to do this.

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Thank you for applying to join the 2023 company of Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point!

Before completing the application below, read the audition and program information found at https://opera.org/artist-audition-information/

Those auditioning virtually will submit three selections with the application.
Those requesting a live audition will select the location and time after submitting the completed application. See opera.org/live-auditions/ for January dates and locations. Those auditioning live may submit one video selection as a prelude to their audition.
If applying for financial aid, please complete the separate scholarship application found on the web page above.

Please contact Auditions coordinator at auditions@opera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

To which program are you applying? (See website for description)*

Emerging Artist

Studio Artist

Where will you audition?*

You will have the option to choose a live or virtual option

Chicago, IL

January 14

San Francisco, CA

January 15

Norman, OK

January 20

Dallas, TX

January 21

Houston, TX

January 22

New York, NY

January 28

Boston, MA

January 29

Tucson, AZ

February 4

I will audition virtually.

Personal Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Preferred name*

Personal pronouns

Please select your voice type.*

Performance vocal range (example C3 - C5)*

Age (as of 5/1/2023)*

Height*

E-mail address (permanent personal, not university)*

Contact Information

Cell Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Address line 1*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Financial Aid

Applicants are encouraged to seek assistance from several sources. Are you applying for financial aid from Opera in the Ozarks?*

Yes

If applying for financial assistant please upload a fully completed, signed PDF copy of the 2023 Scholarship Application, found at https://opera.org/artist-audition-information. Please name your document (your): "LAST NAME, First name--voice type 2023 FA application"

Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Résumé and Headshot

Please upload a résumé*

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Please upload a headshot (black and white or color). High resolution JPEG preferred, PDF is okay.*

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Artistic and Educational Experience

Current or most recent academic institution*

Education 1

Previous schools, degrees, years completed *

Roles performed / language. Use * to mark scene only.*

Other experience: training, summer programs, festivals, apprenticeships, yaps, etc.*

Other skills and things you would like OIO to know about you.

Video submissions

Audition "Interview" video -- required of all applicants

Please record a short, informal video (1-2 minutes, cell phone is OK) in which you share: 1) how you believe you most need to grow as an aspiring artist, and 2) what, specifically, you would wish to accomplish if chosen for the 2023 OIO company. Plan but don't script your thoughts. We want to get sense of your personality and ambitions.

Audition "Interview" video*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

You must be signed in to add videos.

FOR VIRTUAL AUDITION APPLICANTS : Please include video files of three selections that have been recorded since September, 2022. Applicants auditioning live may upload one selection as a prelude to that audition. Present at least one aria in Italian, one in English and another in the language of your choice. One may be an art song, oratorio aria or musical theatre selection. Please announce your selections individually or insert/overlay that information.

Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

You must be signed in to add videos.

References

List three present or past teachers, coaches, directors or conductors that know your abilities, accomplishments, and potential whom we might contact.

References*

Number of selections required: 3.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

In addition to providing information for three references, applicants may upload a recent letter of recommendation (optional).

Please note: the company is not using the online recommendation process so your recommender will not be emailed. You must upload the letter of recommendation to your recommender's details on the corresponding profile page.

Maximum number permitted: 1 Allowed method(s): Scanned/Uploaded Letter.

You must be signed in to add recommendations.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

Please pay your application/audition fee by credit or debit card. Your application will not be complete until payment is submitted. You will not be able to schedule an audition until payment is received.

Please select the fee*

Application fee, virtual auditions: $25.00 (USD)

Application fee, live audition (accompanist provided): $40.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card Check