Resident Artist Program Application (2020 Auditions)

This application closed on Monday October 12, 2020.

We are working together with other young artist programs on a coordinated virtual audition process this fall. Steps are outlined below to guide your understanding of this shared audition process.

Step 1: Apply to each program as you normally would. Applications are due Monday, October 12.

Step 2: Notifications of second-round video auditions will be sent by each company by Friday, November 6. 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, November 10.

Step 4: Notification of requested arias from your list (one request for all programs) will be sent on Friday, November 13.

Step 5: Record a new video audition and submit the video by Monday, November 30.

Step 6: Pittsburgh Opera may invite select finalists from the second round of video submissions to audition in-person in late 2020 or early 2021.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Street Address*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Phone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Country*

E-mail address*

Date of Birth

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Please select your voice type.*

How did you hear about our auditions?*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Teacher/coach

Friend

YAP Tracker

Poster

Website

Other

If you marked other, please specify:

Resume

Please include a resume*

PDF format only, please

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Headshot

Please include a headshot*

JPEG or PDF format only, please

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Video Recording

Please include two video recordings in contrasting styles and languages made within the last 12 months. One must be an opera aria, one may be a performance recording, if desired.*

For Opera America's resources on Remote Auditions please visit: https://www.operaamerica.org/Files/RemoteAuditionsOA.pdf and https://www.operaamerica.org/Files/RecordingAuditionsAtHome.pdf Number of selections required: 2.

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Education

List your undergraduate and graduate program (if applicable) information:*

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

List your voice teachers and coaches and how long you studied with them:*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Selection 6

Indicate foreign language proficiency in both speaking and singing:

Singing*

Select all languages in which you sing proficiently. Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

English

French

Italian

German

Russian

Spanish

Speaking*

Select all languages which you speak proficiently: Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

English

French

Italian

German

Russian

Spanish

List any music awards, grants or scholarships:*

Award 1

Award 2

Award 3

Award 4

Award 5

Does a professional manager currently represent you?*

Yes

If yes, who?*

Have you ever auditioned for Pittsburgh Opera before?*

Yes

If yes, when?*

List 5 arias that you are prepared to sing at the audition:*

Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Letters of Recommendation

One recent letter of recommendation from a recognized authority in the opera field (voice teacher, coach, conductor, director, etc) must be submitted. This company accepts online recommendation submissions or scanned/uploaded letters. Please note: the scanned/uploaded process requires that you attach a letter to the recommender before adding that recommender to this form. The online recommendation option will send a link directly to your recommender, but the scanned option will not. Please review the FAQ for the recommendation requirements before proceeding with that selection option.

Recommendations*

Minimum number permitted: 1. Maximum number permitted: 2 Allowed method(s): Online, Scanned/Uploaded Letter.

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Additional notes or comments:

Write your full name to agree to the terms below:*

I hereby make application to the Resident Artist of Pittsburgh Opera program and affirm that all the information contained herein and in the attached documents is complete and accurate. I have read this application and agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the auditions. I accept as a Resident Artist, I agree to participate in the entire 2-year program.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

There is a $5 fee to apply for the Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Program this season.

Please note the application fee will not be refunded for any reason.

Amount: $5.00 (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.