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Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point

2024 Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point Vocal Artist Application

This application closed on Thursday February 15, 2024.

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Thank you for applying for the 2024 season 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 be assigned a time at their preferred site after submitting the completed application. See opera.org/live-auditions/ for December and 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.

Where will you audition?*

Select a live or virtual audition

I will audition virtually.

Deadline for submission for priority consideration: January 28

Ann Arbor

December 7

Cincinnati

December 8

Chicago

December 9

Kansas City

December 10

New York City

January 13

Boston

January 14

Norman, OK

January 26

Dallas

January 27

Houston

January 28

Tucson

February 3

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

Emerging Artist

Studio Artist

Please select your voice type.*

Personal Information

Last Name*

First Name*

Age (as of 5/1/2024)*

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.

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 2024 Scholarship Application, found at https://opera.org/artist-audition-information. Please name your document (your): "LAST NAME, First name--voice type 2024 FA application"

Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Artistic and Educational Experience

Current or most recent academic institution*

Education 1

Education, previous

Education 1

Education 2

Summer programs, years and roles if applicable*

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 2024 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 July, 2023. 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. If possible, please announce your selections individually.

Maximum number of selections permitted: 3

You must be signed in to add videos.

Contact Information

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

Cell Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Additional Information

Preferred name*

Personal pronouns

Performance vocal range (example C3 - C5)*

Height*

Address line 1*

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

References

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

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 and an audition will not be scheduled until payment is submitted.

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

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.