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Ring in the New Year with Opera Experience Southeast!

Applications are now open for the Opera Experience Southeast Emerging Artists Program! Presenting la Boheme this season, Opera Experience Southeast focuses on solid resume-building performing experience for each and every one of their emerging artists; the program offers a paid opportunity to perform at least one complete operatic role in one or more staged public performances in the Rock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC area. Auditions will be held in New York, Bloomington and Charlotte with deadlines for all locations in February 2014. Why not start the new year off right? Apply today!

Published Wed Jan 1, 2014
Toronto Summer Music Festival and Academy application is now open for 2014

The Toronto Summer Music Festival and Academy is now accepting applications through YAP Tracker for the Chamber Music Institute and Art of Song Programs summer 2014 season. The deadline to apply is February 14, and auditions are conveniently made by recording. Apply now!

Published Mon Dec 30, 2013
Fritz and Lavinia Jensen Foundation 2014 Competition App is up!

Want to join the ranks of the many successful former winners of the Jensen competition? Now's your chance: the 2014 application is open and the deadline to apply is March 15. The competition will take place in New York in May 2014. Prizes of over $30,000 and the prestige of earning a prize in this much acclaimed competition make it well worth a try. But don't wait to apply - slots always fill up early.

Published Fri Dec 27, 2013
Apply now for the Napa Academy of Performing Arts Music Festival!

NAPA Music Festival offers concentrated study and performance opportunities with an internationally acclaimed faculty of inspiring artist-pedagogues, located in the breathtaking setting of California wine country. High school, college, post-graduate, and young professional singers may choose from multiple programs catering to a wide range of repertoire interests and developmental goals. Applications are now open for the 2014 season, only on YAP Tracker; the deadline to apply is January 31, 2014.

Published Thu Dec 19, 2013
Finding your path: Interview with Darren Woods

Young artist program audition season is winding down; are your plans set for the coming summer? If not, perhaps it's time to start thinking about training opportunities for the summer. We spoke with Darren Woods - General Director of Fort Worth Opera, Artistic Director of Seagle Music Colony and all around advocate for singers - about what to look for, what to look out for and how to put your best foot forward when seeking out summer opportunities.

Published Mon Dec 16, 2013
Apply now for the Bay View Music Festival 2014!

Summer will return before you know it, so make your plans now to visit one of the most spectacular summer locations on the planet... the Little Traverse Bay area of northwestern Michigan. Deadlines for live auditions for the 2014 Bay View Music Festival range from January through February 2014, with auditions in Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, Bloomington, Oklahoma City, New York, Champaign-Urbana, Ann Arbor and by recording. Applications for singers only through YAP Tracker.

Published Tue Dec 10, 2013
Apply now for SongFest 2014!

SongFest is an intensive summer training program for singers and pianists, with an incredible lineup of world renowned faculty too numerous to list. Auditions will be held in the US, Canada and by recording, and deadlines span from TOMORROW, December 3, until February 2014. Apply today, only through YAP Tracker.

Published Mon Dec 2, 2013
Featured Listing: Taos Opera Institute

Taos Opera Institute is a month-long intensive program designed to bridge the gap between academia and apprenticeships for the emerging young vocal artist. Our philosophy focuses on integrating and improving your technique, your physical and mental well being, and your artistry. The application is up on YAP Tracker for the 2014 program, and auditions will be held in Texas, New York, California, Arizona and Oklahoma or by recording. Check the listing for deadlines, which are quickly approaching!

Published Wed Nov 27, 2013
Opera NEO's application is up!

Opera NEO's 2014 application is up on YAP Tracker! The program dates for this year are from July 18 - August 17, 2014, and the location will again be in lovely San Diego, CA. Opportunities for singers, pianists and directors are offered, and live auditions will be held in Honolulu, Austin, Washington, D.C., Columbus, San Diego, Boston and by recording. Deadlines from December, so apply today!

Published Tue Nov 26, 2013
Opera NEO's application is up! 3

Opera NEO's 2014 application is up on YAP Tracker! The program dates for this year are from July 18 - August 17, 2014, and the location will again be in lovely San Diego, CA. Opportunities for singers, pianists and directors are offered, and live auditions will be held in Honolulu, Austin, Washington, D.C., Columbus, San Diego, Boston and by recording. Deadlines from December, so apply today!

Published Tue Nov 26, 2013