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Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival is recruiting applicants for the roles of Bartolo, Don Basilio and Don Curzio for our double-cast, fully-staged with orchestra production of Mozart's  Le nozze di Figaro in the historic Estates Theatre in Prague. Also casting Don Curzio for our Alexandria residency performances of Le nozze di Figaro with a final performance at Castleton.   We are also seeking apprentices in coaching and stage directing to work on fully staged opera productions of Figaro and Giovanni. In addition, coaches will perform on a cabaret and staged opera scenes program and directors will direct multiple scenes on our opera scenes program in Tabor. Significant scholarships available. Apply at PragueSummerNights.com.

Intensify your operatic training this summer: perform with orchestra and fully immerse yourself in Italian language and culture at Berlin Opera Academy's sister academy. Nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps between Milan and Nice, sits a beautiful 14th century monastery, home to Saluzzo Opera Academy.  L’Incoronazione di Poppea Monteverdi; Don Giovanni Mozart. Perform a role in the SOA 2022 Summer Festival; Study with faculty actively working in the international opera scene; Learn how to get hired through personal mentorship & career workshops; Specialized Masterclasses & Coachings; Italian Language Class & Immersion. Over €60k in scholarships available.

Intensify your operatic training this summer: perform with orchestra and fully immerse yourself in Italian language and culture at Berlin Opera Academy's sister academy. Nestled in the foothills of the Italian Alps between Milan and Nice, sits a beautiful 14th century monastery, home to Saluzzo Opera Academy.  L’Incoronazione di Poppea Monteverdi; Don Giovanni Mozart. Perform a role in the SOA 2022 Summer Festival; Study with faculty actively working in the international opera scene; Learn how to get hired through personal mentorship & career workshops; Specialized Masterclasses & Coachings; Italian Language Class & Immersion. Over €60k in scholarships available.

Since 2015 Canto has helped hundreds of singers from all over the world take the next step in their careers. Canto returns to Louisville for its 2022 summer program, an intensive 3-weeks focused on all aspects of performance. Gianni Schicchi and scenes from La Bohème will conclude the program. The goal of the program is to offer clear tools and develop the skills needed by today’s opera professional. Application deadline extended to April 20. Singers will be working daily with international faculty from the Metropolitan Opera, Les Maîtres Sonneurs, Mannes School of Music and New England Conservatory/Boston University. Students will work on music, language, style and acting. Canto’s European program in Zagreb is also open for application.

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra (FWSO) announces an opening for a two-year position as Assistant Conductor. The successful candidate will assist the FWSO Music Director and serve as cover conductor for the Music Director, Pops conductors, and guest conductors for all orchestra services. The Assistant Conductor will lead education, family, and community concerts in addition to other conducting and administrative duties as specified by the Music Director and Artistic Operations department. Become a part of a new musical era at the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as the Assistant Conductor. Information regarding this opportunity including job responsibilities, requirements, and the application process can be found on this page. Deadline: April 30.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! ILA in Italy, in Vicenza combines real Opera performances opportunities and superb teaching, with an International Faculty Staff. Participants can sing for International Artists Managers. Available positions: FULL OPERA PRODUCTIONS: Gianni Schicchi by G.Puccini - Gianni Schicchi, Gherardo, Simone, Marco, Nella. Suor Angelica by G.Puccini - Zia Principessa, Badessa, Zelatrice, Maestra Novizie. The Old Maid and the Thief by G.Menotti - Miss Todd, Miss Pinkerton, Bob. OPERA SCENES (Orchestra): The Magic Flute by W.A. Mozart - Queen of the Night, 1st & 2nd Lady, Monostatos, Sarastro, Papageno. ENSEMBLE & MUSICAL THEATER: - 8 positions available. Apply now at http://www.internationallyricacademy.com

Festival Gegen den Strom ​celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2021 with the beginning of a new project, the Jacques Offenbach Grand Prix. Initially only held online due to Corona, it changes to a live event held in Bad Ems, a World Heritage since 2021, where the composer lived for 8 years at the height of his creativity and premiered a number of his works in the famous Marble Hall. The Jacques Offenbach Society is also based in Bad Ems. After a very successful first year, international singers of all ages and nationalities are expected. The prize consists of money prizes and possible engagements within the annual program of the Festival Gegen den Strom and also contacts to other international opera houses and opera companies. To apply, please visit: www.offenbachgp.com.

Career Bridges provides grants for coaching in voice, diction, language, repertory and stage deportment. Further grants include career guidance, performance opportunities, and assistance in career promotion. We continue to provide mentoring, evaluating and further grants for a period of three years. Career Bridges is inviting all applicants to apply for our 18th annual Career Bridges grants and awards. Recipients of our grants will receive awards ranging from $3500-$500 encouragement grants. Deadline April 6. Apply today at https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/career-bridges-2022

Purpose: opera singer’s professional training and career consolidation. Attendance of the YAP: free of charge. Scholarships: euro 8,000 (eight thousand) gross a year for each candidate admitted to the YAP. Artistic productions: participations in operas and concerts of Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino / Florence Opera House and partner musical Institutions.

Please apply for the second edition of the Vincero Worldwide Competition 2022. Last year the US had: 6 in the Finals, 3 in the Finals Concert and the First Prize Winner!  Vincero offers the opportunity to be heard by casting directors of top European theaters, spending a few days in the birthplace of opera and exploring the magic of Napoli. Deadlines for applications are April 30th for the May audition cities of: Miami, New York, Philadelphia and Houston and June 5 for San Francisco. For US contestants only, there will be flight stipends offered to assist with travel from the US to Naples, Italy.