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The Aix Festival is now accepting applications for the 2026 Vocal Residency, which will take place from 22 June to 9 July 2026 in Aix-en-Provence. Don't hesitate to apply online now until midnight on 12 October.  For over 25 years, the Académie du Festival d'Aix has been committed to nurturing a new generation of artists, by creating inspiring residencies that combine tradition and innovation. Lyric art, the genesis of opera, is one of its special features. The Académie creates a space for international artists to develop their careers, through encounters with recognized voice masters.  The Voice residency 2026 pursues the objectives of its predecessors, reinforcing the role of musical dramaturgy and vocal coaching in the profession of singers and pianists. 

The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park’s 2nd Annual National Oratorio Competition is now accepting applications!  The Competition is open to unmanaged American singers with an interest in oratorio repertoire. During the week of February 9, 2026, eight amazing finalists will be invited to participate in coaching sessions, masterclasses, and rehearsals that will be open to the public as part of the 91st Annual Bach Festival in Winter Park, FL. The Competition final concert with full orchestra will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Knowles Memorial Chapel on the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. Please visit our page at National Oratorio Competition for more information: https://www.bachfestivalflorida.org/oratorio-competition

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY 2026: Celebrating 32 years in Charlotte (USA), June 8 – June 29 & Vicenza (Italy), July 2 - August 3. Gain the skills you need for your future to thrive in your career. International Lyric Academy is now casting Mozart’s The Magic Flute fully staged stunning co-production between Opera Carolina & Lake Como Theater. In addition, Sweeney Todd, (fully staged), Opera scenes, (The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, Don Giovanni), Concerts, Mozart Requiem, and choral performances.  Participants receive professional coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, Italian classes, and Agents & Artistic Directors Audition. Make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career.  Apply today.

We’re thrilled to announce that applications for our 2026 season are now open for singers, orchestra, and production team members! Apply today through YAP Tracker or visit our website for full details. Key Features: - Performing a Role with Orchestra - Lessons & Coaching - Master Classes & Workshops - Media: Professionally filmed performances and dress rehearsal photo call pictures.  2026 Season: Carmen, Bizet. Marriage of Figaro, Mozart.   Cendrillon, Massenet. L'incoronazione di Poppea, Monteverdi. Turn of the Screw, Britten. Rinaldo, Handel. Dates: Session 1: June 16 - July 12, 2026. Session 2: July 14 - August 9, 2026. Tuition: $3,550 per session. Scholarships, financial aid  & work-studies available. Over $240,000 in scholarship given in 2025.

Festival Napa Valley's Manetti Shrem Opera Program is a tuition-free intensive opera training program offering advanced study and performance opportunities for a small number of highly gifted and advanced vocalists and pianists in the idyllic setting of Napa Valley. The program includes for all participants: —Performances with orchestra and possible roles, covers, or chorus in a Jake Heggie World Premiere —Mentorship, coachings, masterclasses, acting training —Career/casting consults and auditions —Pianists: lessons, masterclasses, coachings, staging rehearsals, orchestral piano Tuition: $0. Application fee: $25. Housing: Provided. Registration Deposit: $365 (refunded upon arrival in Napa). Average of two meals per day provided. $500 travel stipend.

INTERNATIONAL LYRIC ACADEMY 2026: Celebrating 32 years in Charlotte (USA), June 8 – June 29 & Vicenza (Italy), July 2 - August 3. Gain the skills you need for your future to thrive in your career. International Lyric Academy is now casting Mozart’s The Magic Flute fully staged stunning co-production between Opera Carolina & Lake Como Theater. In addition, Sweeney Todd, (fully staged), Opera scenes, (The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, Don Giovanni), Concerts, Mozart Requiem, and choral performances.  Participants receive professional coaching, voice lessons, masterclasses, Italian classes, and Agents & Artistic Directors Audition. Make a direct jump from being a full-time student to launching a full-time professional career.  Apply today.

We are excited to announce auditions are open for our 2026 season. Shows under consideration for the season are The Ballad of Baby Doe, Fiddler on the Roof and La Cenerentola or L'Elisir d'Amore. Auditions will be held in NYC, Boston, Chicago, Bloomington, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and virtually during October and November.  We have been preparing resident artists for the professional world of opera since 1982.  Soprano Jordan Lee Gilbert (seen here) as Susanna in Act 3 of Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro (Resident Artist 2025). Jordan is about embark on the National Broadway Tour of Phantom of the Opera as Christine.

Music Academy of the West's 2026 Lehrer Vocal Institute: June 27 - August 9. Full-scholarship Summer Music Festival & School in Santa Barbara, CA. World-class teaching artists mentor and collaborate with fellows in preparation for performances – all just steps from the beach!  Singers, vocal pianists, and stage directors: don’t miss this life-changing opportunity. FREE tuition, single room accommodations, meals. Fully-staged opera: Kevin Puts Elizabeth Cree. Marilyn Horne Song Competition with cash award. Creative Project. Public Masterclasses. Private Lessons. Chamber & Contemporary Music. Opera Scenes. Industry Day with artist managers/casting directors. Acting & Choreography Classes. Career Chats. Wellness Program. Community Engagement. Application Deadline: October 10.

The Lotte Lenya Competition, the one-of-kind contest for singing actors across the entire lyric theater spectrum, returns for its 28th year! Submit your application now at kwf.org through February 4, 2026.  Top Finals prizes are $25,000, $20,000 and $15,000. Additional prizes will be awarded after the Preliminary and Semifinal, and Finals rounds — including our recently added Audience Choice Award!  We can’t wait to hear this year’s contestants!  

Apply now to the National Opera Association's Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition, the finals of which will be held in Boston on January 10, 2026.  All selected finalists will receive $400 travel stipends to attend the competition! New repertoire requirement this year: an aria composed since 2000. Over $15,000 in cash prizes will be awarded in two divisions: Scholarship (ages 18-24) and Artist (ages 25-40). Application deadline is October 1. Visit https://www.noa.org/vocal for complete details and to apply!