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Vienna Opera Academy presents 

 Hansel & Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck (In German). Winter Session: January 9 - 28, 2023. Perform at the famous “Musikverein” in Vienna with the Wiener Festspiele Orchestra and Toby Purser, conductor. performances and one cover showcase. 2 casts and 2 cover for each role maximum. 3 assistant conductors. 2 piano repetiteurs
. Deadline October 31.

DEADLINE APPROACHING! At Opera Colorado, we believe the key to artistic growth is gaining experience. That's why Opera Colorado’s Artist in Residence Program is performance based. Each member of the Artist in Residence Program has the incredible opportunity to perform and cover roles with one of the premier opera companies in the U.S., travel the state of Colorado performing in touring productions, and receive individual coaching with world-class coaches, conductors, directors, and teachers. Competitive pay and housing in beautiful Denver, CO are provided allowing members to enjoy Colorado to the fulest! To learn more visit: https://www.operacolorado.org/education/audition-resources-for-the-opera-colorado-artist-in-residence-program/

Stand out in auditions: 5 stars rating from former participants. "Dall'Aria all'audiZione" is not just about refining tecnique and interpretation, but also and foremost about making the right choices and developing useful skills, with special focus on repertoire, stage presence, confidence, physiotherapy, diction, marketing and promotional material. On the performative side, mock-auditions, public masterclasses, and two gala concerts will ensure to put it all into practice! Vercelli, Italy, 28 Dec 2022 - 08 Jan 2023; Faculty: Ciofi, Merritt, Sacchi, Vizioli, Exposito. Application deadline: Oct 30.

Only one more week to audition for NextGen National! -Submit a 32-bar cut of an American popular song (Broadway, Standard, Pop, Jazz, Gospel, etc) written before 1970. -The piece must not be found in the Singer's Musical Theater Anthology for your voice type. -Use an accompaniment or karaoke track from YouTube or another source. -You must submit a video of yourself singing. $2,000 for 1st place winners;   $1,000 for 2nd place winners.  Live Finals at Lincoln Center in NYC, all expenses paid! Free masterclass opportunities provided. All winners will also receive paid performance opportunities with The American Pops Orchestra. Questions? Contact madison@theamericanpops.org. Deadline to submit: Monday, October 24, 2022.

For 43 seasons, The Ohio Light Opera has dedicated itself to the exploration and production of the best of traditional operetta and musical theater. This includes the complete Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire, as well as the recognized treasures from the Viennese, French, Hungarian, German, and American repertoire. The 30 performing artists who make up the vocal ensemble are chosen for their abilities to perform and work at the highest level in all disciplines demanded by the company’s specialized repertoire.  Our 2023 audition process includes BOTH in-person and virtual audition opportunities.  The application deadline for both options is October 23rd.

The Verbier Festival Academy’s Atelier Lyrique is unique among voice programmes in Europe and its alumni are among some of today’s most sought after young performers. Applications are accepted until 4 November 2022 for the Atelier Lyrique's next session, which will take place from 9 to 31 July 2023. Singers are accepted for either or both of the Atelier’s Opera and/or Song Programmes. The featured opera for 2023 is Stravinsky's The Rake's Progress, conducted by James Gaffigan. Faculty confirmed so far for 2022 includes James Baillieu, Tim Carroll, Caroline Dowdle, James Garnon, Véronique Gens, Thomas Hampson, Ken Noda and Thomas Quasthoff.

Apply now to the National Opera Association's Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition, the finals of which will be held in Houston, TX, on January 7, 2023.  All selected finalists will receive $400 travel stipends to attend the competition! 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 15. Visit https://www.noa.org/vocal for complete details and to apply!

There's one week left to apply for Renée Fleming’s SongStudio at Carnegie Hall! Next January, join the renowned soprano for a free, weeklong workshop for emerging vocalists and collaborative pianists (ages 18–35) designed to renew and refresh the experience of the vocal recital. With the mentorship from leading musicians and other performing artists, participants will explore innovative approaches to both classic and current song repertoire, inviting new audiences to engage with the art form. International candidates are encouraged to apply and travel stipends are available.   Don’t miss this opportunity for one-on-one coaching, unparalleled mentorship, and the chance to perform at Carnegie Hall!  Learn more and apply at carnegiehall.org/SongStudio.

Announcing the 2023 Orpheus Vocal Competition. You can view the announcement online here: https://orpheusvocal.com/2023-orpheus-vocal-competition-email-promotion/ There are 2 categories in Orpheus: • Young Artist: for ages 25-30; • Student: for ages 19-24. December 1st, 2022 is the Application Deadline. APPLY NOW - https://orpheusvocal.com The Orpheus Vocal Competition Finalists will be invited for an in person competition March 4th & 5th, 2023. Contestants will be informed of their acceptance by January 15th, 2023. This year the Society will be awarding grand prizes up to $3,000 for the Student Winner and up to $5,000 for the Young Artist Winner. Please contact Will Perkins (615) 904-8395 or the MTSU School of Music (615) 898-2694 for further assistance.

You still have a chance to apply for the WorldVision Opera Contest! Due to a large number of requests about preparing the contest video in time Contest moved the deadline for entries to NOVEMBER 15, 2022. The final concert will be taking place at the L'Auditorium di Milano (Milan, Italy) in June 2023 with the Orchestra Sinfonica Giuseppe Verdi di Milano!  Total prize fund of the Contest - € 25 000. Worldvision has one of the largest jury boards where every single jury member is a treasure: Olga Peretyatko, Elisabeth Vidal, Chen Reiss, Andre Cognet, Anna Samuil, Hui He and many others. We advise you to submit your work as early as possible to have enough time to share your performance and start to receive votes & donations! https://wvopera.classic-at-home.com/