Young Artist and Apprentice Artist Programs Application (2022-23)

This application closed on Sunday September 12, 2021.

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for the 2022-23 Palm Beach Opera Young Artist and Apprentice Artist programs.

Palm Beach Opera will offer live auditions in New York on October 22-25, 2021. For singers who will not yet be fully vaccinated by that date, or who are otherwise unable to travel to NYC, we will offer a virtual audition option by video, which similar to last season will be coordinated with other young artist programs. Steps are outlined below to guide your understanding of the audition process.

Step 2: Notifications of live auditions will be sent by Friday, October 1.

Step 3: Live auditions will be held in New York from Friday, October 22 through Monday, October 25. Singers must present the audition monitor with proof of vaccination. Singers who are not fully vaccinated by the time of audition should choose the video audition option.

Step 1: Apply to each program as you normally would. Applications are due by Sunday, September 12.

Step 2: Notifications of video auditions will be sent by each company by Friday, October 8. This notification will contain a link to submit a new aria list.

Step 3: Submit your aria list (one list for all programs), indicating your chosen “starter” aria, by Tuesday, October 12.

Step 4: Notification of requested arias from your list (one request for all programs) will be uploaded to your YAP Tracker application on Wednesday, October 20.

Step 5: Record a new video audition and submit the video to each company via YAP Tracker by Friday, November 5.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Please select your voice type*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Audition location*

Live auditions will be held in New York from October 22-25. Singers who will not be fully vaccinated by that date, or who are otherwise unable to travel to these auditions, may be considered through the virtual audition process. Virtual audition participants will be required to record a new video with the requested repertoire between October 20 and November 5.

New York

Virtual Audition

Audition Availability*

Please select all time slots for which you would be available

October 22 AM

October 22 PM

October 23 AM

October 23 PM

October 24 AM

October 24 PM

October 25 AM

October 25 PM

Virtual Audition

Contact Information

City of Residence*

State/Province*

Country*

E-mail address*

Cell Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Audio/Video Files

Please upload a minimum of 2 video or audio pre-screening recordings of opera arias, recorded within the last 12 months. Additional video or audio files (including opera, song, musical theatre, zarzuela, or oratorio) may also be submitted for consideration. For guidance on recording, please refer to Opera America's Remote Audition Guidelines and Equipment Recommendations for Virtual Auditions (https://www.operaamerica.org/industry-resources/2020/202006/recording-resources-for-virtual-auditions/).

Video Files*

Minimum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 2. Maximum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 5

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Audio Files*

Minimum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 2. Maximum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 5.

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Headshot

Please include a headshot*

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Resume

Please include a resume*

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For which program are you applying?*

Young Artist

Apprentice Artist

Please consider me for both programs.

Audition Aria List*

Please prepare at least four opera arias in a variety of styles and languages. This list is a preliminary indication of arias you plan to offer for your audition (either live or virtual), and may be modified and finalized in October. Minimum number of selections permitted: 4. Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Selection 6