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The Jensen Foundation supports America’s most promising young opera professionals with its annual Vocal Competition. Singers compete for their share of $40,000 in awards, including a $15,000 First Place award. The 2024 competition takes place at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City May 20-25. The singing environment is well-organized and supportive, with professional accompanists and preliminary judges. Twelve finalists are chosen to perform before the Finals Judges who are distinguished in the world of opera. After the competition, finalists may request feedback from the judges. Apply by Sunday, March 17 to join us in New York this May!

2024 Dramatic Voices Program Berlin July 31-August 22, 2024, Berlin, Germany is casting remaining roles: Elektra (cov): soprano; Chrysothemis (cov): soprano; Klytämnestra: mezzo/contralto; Orest: baritone; Alter Diener/Pfleger des Orest: bass; 1. Magd: contralto; 2. Magd: mezzo/soprano; 5. Magd: soprano; Vertraute: mezzo/soprano; Junger Diener: tenor. STRAUSS'S ELEKTRA (full production, orchestra) and GERMAN LIEDER AKADEMIE & FESTIVAL.   Deadline: 03/15/24. No age limit | Partial scholarships for all artists. World-renowned faculty will guide artists in musical coachings, language and Lieder coachings; role preparation sessions; ​preparing for auditions in Germany; masterclasses; professional development sessions and more. Apply: https://www.dramaticvoicesprogramberlin.com/

International announcement of SELECTION for OPERA COACHES/Répétiteurs - Young Artists Program 2024/2025. Enrolments are now open! Application deadline: 20 MAY 2024. Highlights: • Free attendance • Scholarship for each artist admitted • Participation in operas and concerts of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Theatre-Florence Opera House and the partner institutions • Stylistic and interpretative refinement • Masterclasses with renowned artists. For info and applications: https://www.maggiofiorentino.com/en/international-announcement-of-selection-for-repetiteurs-opera-coaches/

Are you a talented singer with a passion for opera? Then we invite you to apply for the Matador Opera Workshop at Texas Tech University! This intensive workshop is designed to help you refine your vocal skills, develop your stage presence, and gain valuable performance experience. You'll receive personalized instruction and guidance as you prepare for a performance of Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus, which will showcase your talent and skill to a wide audience. The deadline for applications is April 1, so be sure to submit your application soon!

The 11th annual James Toland Vocal Arts Competition, a weekend of master classes and competition finals, will be held on June 22-23, 2024. We welcome exceptional singers in genres from opera, oratorio and art songs, to jazz, musical theater and cabaret standards. There are no specific age, education or residency requirements. Two levels of competition based on vocal experience are offered. Awards total over $40,000, including a top prize of $10,000, and ALL finalists (5 in each tier) receive a cash award. Applications will be accepted only until MARCH 8, 2024.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: FEBRUARY 25: Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems World Tour. iSING! Festival - A Life-Changing Experience. In the 2024-25 season, iSING! Festival will bring its history-making Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems (the “Project”) on an international tour including five cities in North America, Europe and China, featuring a cast of singers in all vocal categories. The Project begins on May 20, 2024, with an intensive training/rehearsal period in China, culminating in a kick-off concert in Beijing, followed shortly after by a concert in a European city to be announced at a later date, marking the official launch of the iSING! Festival Echoes of Ancient Tang Poems Tour. Subsequent concerts will be scheduled and announced throughout the 2024-25 season.

MMF's final deadline for vocalists is one week away! “Mostly Modern” is an immersive experience: participants perform side-by-side with faculty, both with the Mostly Modern Orchestra (MMO) and with chamber music. Participants and faculty perform world premieres and everyone engages in a learning atmosphere inside and outside rehearsal. Mostly Modern is a place to explore & network with faculty and participants, and create new opportunities, outside normative career-paths of traditional-orchestral/rep/teaching-training and find work that fits one’s passion, with new and exciting music-making. Final Deadline for Vocalists: March 1, 2024.

TENORS & BASSES: Apply Today to Join OFP’s 2024 Roster of International Soloists! OFP is the only program of its kind, offering exclusive training, performance and professional development opportunities. Fellows have the opportunity to record a piece of their choosing with professional orchestra, in one of Europe’s largest concert halls. The final deadline for Tenor and Bass applicants is: February 20, 2024. FEATURES INCLUDE: • Solo Recording with Professional Orchestra • Exclusive House Auditions • Individualized Training Daily • HD Video, Photo, and Media Resources. PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CONTRACTS. All Fellows have the potential to be offered professional contracts, with OFP's collaborating houses. For additional information, follow OFP on Instagram or visit: opernfestprague.com

DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE – June 26–July 22, 2024. LE NOZZE DI FIGARO - August 2–30, 2024. Application Deadline March 1, 2024. *Role offers made on an ongoing basis. Prepare for the next step in your career. Join us in Weimar - sing a role in Die Zauberflöte or Le nozze di Figaro, audition for agents, and immerse yourself in German language and culture. Our program offers intensive training in singing, diction, stagecraft & rehearsal process, masterclasses, individual lessons & daily German language classes, as well as audition & career management workshops.  You’ll learn and grow in a friendly, supportive environment and build the skills you need to get hired and work in Germany. Learn more & apply online:  www.lyricoperastudioweimar.com. Scholarships available.

The UASP Summer Institute provides an opportunity to learn the fine points of dramatic singing from highly accomplished professionals eager to share their experiences in an informal setting. Eight vocal applicants and one pianist will be accepted. Faculty: Dr. Melanie Turgeon, Co-Director; Benjamin Butterfield, Co-Director/Vocal Coach; Andrea Ludwig, Vocal Coach; Dr. Leanne Regehr, Collaborative Pianist; Steven Philcox, Collaborative Pianist. $975 CDN tuition includes a 7-day Institute, including practice rooms, pianos, one-on-one coaching, master classes, and course materials. Transportation to or within Toronto, accommodations, meals, insurance, and incidentals are not included. Deadline March 1, 2024 For more information, Click here: https://uaspsponsor.squarespace.com/pre-req