Cafritz Young Artists: Singers (2021-22)

This application closed on Monday October 12, 2020.

Please note: this application is for SINGERS ONLY. If you are interested in applying as a PIANIST, this application will be available shortly.

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. A full list participating companies will be available soon.

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 to each company directly by Monday, November 30.

Please contact Cafritz Young Artists at CYA@kennedy-center.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

First Name*

Last Name*

Professional Name (if different)

Please select your voice type.*

How many years old will you be on September 1, 2020?*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*

Country*

Primary Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Secondary Phone

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

E-mail address*

Are you a US citizen?*

Non-US citizens, non-US Green Card holders, and current US visa holders should contact CYA@kennedy-center.org before applying.

Yes

Are you a citizen of another country? (specify country)

Artistic AffiliatesPlease list the teachers and coaches with whom you have worked.

Languages studied (specify language and how many years)

Dramatic training

Movement/Dance Training

Do you play a musical instrument? If so, for how long?

Apprentice programs in which you have participated

How did you learn about the Cafritz Young Artists?*

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Washington National Opera website

YAP Tracker

Teacher Recommendation*

School/Other Training Program*

Other*

*Please specify:

References

Please give details of three artistic authorities (directors, conductors, coaches, voice teachers) with whom you have worked and who may act as references. Only one of your references may be a voice teacher.

1. Name*

Affiliation*

Phone

E-mail

2. Name*

Affiliation*

Phone

E-mail

3. Name*

Affiliation*

Phone

E-mail

Resume*

Please upload your resume

You must be signed in to add your resume.

Headshot*

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Audio Selections*

Please upload at least three contrasting recordings (audio and/or video) for consideration. Video recordings can be the same as audio recordings as long as there are at least three contrasting audio/video recordings altogether. Please do not upload more than six files in total or your form will not submit. Minimum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 3. Maximum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 6.

You must be signed in to add audio files.

Video Selection*

You may upload up to three video selections. Minimum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 3. Maximum number of video and/or audio (combined total) permitted: 6

You must be signed in to add videos.

Have you applied to the Cafritz Young Artists before?*

Yes

If you answered yes, when?

Have you auditioned for the Cafritz Young Artists before?*

Yes

If you answered yes, when?

Audition Repertoire

Preliminary audition repertoire must show a variety of styles and be offered in at least three different languages. Please note that it is acceptable to change audition repertoire for the live audition from what is listed on the application.

Audition repertoire*

Minimum number of selections permitted: 5. Maximum number of selections permitted: 6

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Selection 6