NUOVA Vocal Arts

2025 Vocal Intensives

This application closed on Monday December 9, 2024.

Whether you are a classical singer looking for cross training, or a musical theatre performer wanting to learn new skills, or grow your current ones, our new 5 week intensive focuses on just that!

COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES:

A fully completed YAP Tracker application form.
A web resolution headshot with a maximum filesize of 2 MB. JPEG ONLY
A current one page résumé or CV. (Please be sure to list any and all union affiliations.) PDF ONLY
A 250-word statement on why you have chosen NUOVA’s programs and what you are wanting to accomplish with further intensive training. PDF ONLY
$20 Application fee
Video submission of materials

TWO references are required for a first-time applicant. Only one reference is required for returning 2025 participants. One reference should come from the applicant’s main instructor. A second may be provided by a voice coach, conductor, opera stage director, general director or other artistic professional.

MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS 5-WEEK INTENSIVE

Dates: May 26-June 29, 2025

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

One song from each of the following eras:

The Golden Age (1943-1965)(Composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Bock and Harnick, etc.)
A contrasting Musical Theatre selection written after 1965
A 1-2 minute monologue or poem (Classical or contemporary)

Applications received after the deadline will be accepted, but opportunities for role placements may be limited.

SHORTLISTED 5 Week intensive MUSIC THEATRE PRODUCTIONS

Once Upon a Mattress
Anastasia the Musical

Please note we will be deciding which shortlist season to produce based on applications received, and voice types we have to consider

10 DAY OPERATIC INTENSIVE

The Ten-Day Development Program is designed to offer participants in the operatic genre a shorter program to experience the intensive environment for which NUOVA has garnered an esteemed reputation.

10 Day Audition Requirements:

Two song selections from the Classical or Music Theatre repertoire

All applicants will be considered on the basis of the videos shared on this application. No live auditions will be held for the 2025 program.

REMINDER- If you wish to apply for a bursary or scholarship, the application MUST be submitted with your audition package. Bursary & Scholarships form can be found here:

https://nuovavocalarts.ca/training/tuition-accommodation/

Please Note: Bursaries are only given to 5 week participants.

Please contact Mel Bahniuk at admin@nuovavocalarts.ca with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Which Program(s) will you be applying for?*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

10 Day Intensive Program

5 Week Intensive Program

Please select your voice type.*

Please list any and all Union Affiliations if Applicable

eg. Equity, ACTRA, CFM, etc.

Country of Citizenship*

*Please Note: If you are not a Canadian Citizen, you may need to apply for a working VISA in Canada

Address*

Please list your current address

Province/State*

Please use a standard two letter state abbreviation where applicable.

City*

Country*

Postal/Zip Code*

Main Phone Number with Area Code*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Website (Optional)

Headshot*

JPEG FORMAT ONLY

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Resume of CV*

PDF FORMAT ONLY

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250-Word Statement*

PDF ONLY. Why have you selected NUOVA's programs and what are your goals? Number of documents required: 1.

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Musical Authority References*

TWO references are required for a first-time applicant. Only one reference is required for returning 2025 participants. One reference should be the applicant’s main instructor. A second may be a voice coach, conductor, opera stage director, general director or other artistic professional. No letters are currently required: please include contact information below. Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

Selection 1

Selection 2

Any roles you would like to be considered for in Once Upon A Mattress?*

Age/ Race/ Gender are fluid for all characters

Any roles you would like to be considered for in Anastasia the Musical?*

Age/ Race/ Gender are fluid for all characters

Recorded Submission*

Please see Audition Requirement section for what to upload Minimum number of selections permitted: 2. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Payment Details

Amount: $20.00 (CAD)

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)

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Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.