Sarasota Opera

Apprentice Artists Program Application (2021-22)

This application closed on Wednesday September 1, 2021.

Thank you for your interest in Sarasota Opera's Apprentice Artists Program. Singers, please complete the form below. The company is also seeking a pianist for an Apprentice to the Music Staff position for the winter 2022 season. The dates are January 5, 2022 (first day of contract) to March 22, 2022 (last day of contract). If interested, send an email to Marco Nisticò, Artistic Administrator, at mnistico@sarasotaopera.org; pianists should not complete the online application. More information on Apprentice to the Music Staff position can be viewed on the YAP Tracker listing.

Please contact Marco Nisticò at mnistico@sarasotaopera.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

Please select your voice type.*

First Name*

Last Name*

Please check where you want to audition.*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

New York City

Chicago

Sarasota

Select your preferred audition time frame (multiple answers accepted but do not select more than 2 options)*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

New York City: Wednesday, September 8, 10am-7pm

New York City: Thursday, September 9, 10am-7pm

Chicago: Saturday, September 11, 10am-7pm

Sarasota: Monday, September 13, 10am-6pm

Contact Information

E-mail Address*

Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Cell Telephone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Home Telephone

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LIST THE FOUR ARIAS YOU WOULD OFFER AT YOUR AUDITION

Audition Selections*

DO NOT AUTOFILL this section.
AUDITION ARIAS: You will need to come fully prepared with four (4) arias (memorized), though you might sing only one. ALL four arias must be from the standard European repertoire, Mozart through Puccini, to 1924, performed in the original language. No Handel, Monteverdi, Menotti, Britten, or Stravinsky, etc. - If you have wonderful high notes or outstanding low notes, choose arias that highlight them. For example: sopranos and tenors, if you have a high C, make sure to have at least one aria that has a high C.
- Your four arias should not include a selection in English
- You do not need to bring an aria from the season’s operas.
- DO NOT bring any selection from musical theater (e.g., Sondheim, Richard Rodgers) or operetta (e.g., Die Fledermaus, The Merry Widow).
- The four audition arias listed on your application are major factors in the decision whether you will be to be granted an audition. You may not change these audition aria selections. Number of selections required: 4.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

How did you hear about the Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists Program?

Artistic Affiliates*(Please give SPECIFIC names of colleagues, schools, teachers, or publications.)

Resumé

Resumé*

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Headshot

Headshot*

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Before completing and submitting your application for the Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists Program, please read the information provided in the OPPORTUNITIES section.

Eligibility Document

Personal Documents*

Please submit a copy of ID proof that clearly shows your day of birth. If you are not a US citizen, submit a copy of your valid US work permit. You will not be chosen for an audition unless you already have a work permit. Number of documents required: 1.

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IMPORTANT! Please upload a video recording of one aria*

The aria must be from the standard European repertoire. Preferred languages are Italian, French and German. This video submission will help determine whether you will be granted a live audition. The video does not have to be of professional quality, however the sound should not be distorted, especially on high notes. Number of selections required: 1.

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Have you read the OPPORTUNITIES section?*

It is very important that you do so. You can find that here.

Yes

Have you submitted the ARIAS specifically requested?*

YOU MAY NOT CHANGE THESE ARIAS. The granting of an audition to you is in large part determined by the arias you offer. The audition panel is expecting you to offer these selections at your audition. These four arias must be from the standard European repertoire, Mozart through Puccini (ending in 1924), performed in the original language. No Monteverdi, no Handel, no Menotti, no Britten, no Stravinsky, etc. NO aria in English is required. NO aria from the season’s operas is required. DO NOT list any music from a musical or operetta.

Yes

I am or will be on August 25, 2021*

A United States citizen

in possession of a green card

in possession of another visa that allows me to work in the United States