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GRANDI VOCI opera singers competition: 3rd till 9th of July in Salzburg / Austria. Deadline extended to 30th of June. Casting for Die Zauberflöte, Don Giovanni, La Traviata, Rigoletto, Le nozze di Figaro, Il barbiere di siviglia, Cosi fan tutte and others. See the Oper im Berg Festival website at http://www.operimbergfestival.com/ for details.

The United States Army Field Band Soldiers' Chorus is hiring Soprano and Tenor vocalists!  We're looking for classically-trained singers with the ability to "own the stage" as a soloist in multiple styles. Starting pay:  $64,000-$70,000 per year.  Audition travel and lodging paid by the U.S. Army for qualified applicants! Positions open to U.S. citizens and Green card holders between the ages of 17 and 34. Application deadline:  July 21, 2022. Soprano audition:  Oct 4, 2022. Tenor audition:  Oct 11, 2022. Learn more at armyfieldband.com/vacancy Questions? usarmyfieldbandauditions@mail.mil / (301) 677-2455

The International Opera Academy (IOA) is looking for Tenors, Baritones and Pianists, interested in becoming a repetiteur, for the next academic year 2022 - 2023 (one year programme). Therefore, the IOA is organizing auditions and offers two options: A live audition at the IOA in Ghent, 18 June 2022 (recommended); An online video audition, for applicants who cannot travel to Ghent or live outside of Europe. More info about the audition via https://ioacademy.be/auditions/ Application deadline for the audition is Friday 10 June 2022 with the live auditions taking place on 18 June 2022. Join us!

"Fabbrica" is the Young Artist Program of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. The participants are trained on the job through coachings, masterclasses, auditions, rehearsals, meetings with contemporary artists, new productions and assistance to the creative teams. The program is open to: 8 singers, 2 répétiteurs, 1 stage director, 1 set designer, 1 costume designer and 1 lighting designer. The fourth edition starts in January 2023 and ends in July 2024. Each participant will receive an overall scholarship of 19000€, to be paid out monthly. All participants must register via the on-line form at www.fabbrica.operaroma.it – before 11:59 p.m. CET on July 15th, 2022. 

Boston University Opera Institute auditions for a lower male voice - baritone, bass-baritone, bass. Auditions will be held on June 9th, 2022, from 12-2pm in Boston for BARITONES interested in Fall 2022 enrollment. The Opera Institute is an intensive, highly selective two-year performance-based training program for emerging operatic artists. Each Institute member receives a full tuition scholarship, and graduates from Boston University College of Fine Arts with a Performance Diploma in Opera. Singers have the opportunity to participate in two large-scale productions with a full orchestra per year, a Fringe Festival of significant one-act operas, and outreach programs. Opera Institute students receive a full-tuition scholarship! Apply by June 6.

The Ukrainian Art Song Summer Institute returns for its fourth successful year from August 24-28, 2022, at the Royal Conservatory’s TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning in Toronto. Our 2022 faculty, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience, includes Benjamin Butterfield; Dr. Melanie Turgeon; Andrea Ludwig; Steven Philcox; Dr. Leanne Regehr. The Summer Institute provides a rare opportunity for artists and students to learn the fine points of dramatic singing from highly accomplished professionals eager to share their experiences in an informal setting. The small-group format is ideal for making long-term contacts in the classical music industry. Visit Summer Institute https://uaspsponsor.squarespace.com/new-page-2 for program and application details.

8th Elizabeth Connell Prize International Singing Competition The 2022 Elizabeth Connell Prize is open to professional Sopranos and Mezzo Sopranos of all nationalities aged 25-34. The competition will be held online in 2022 and offer up to 8 cash prizes valued at AUD $5,000 - $10,000 with a total prize money of AUD $60,000 on offer.  The competition's aim is to foster aspiring young dramatic female voices who show the potential to perform the more dramatic repertoire. Entrants do not have to currently be a dramatic soprano or mezzo. All repertoire is accepted, especially the lyric repertoire which is highly encouraged for this age group. See website for full details and application forms.

Join us in scenic Utah for UVAA’s 2022 Summer Opera Festival! Program includes Czech language coaching with Timothy Cheek; acting masterclasses with Marc Verzatt; vocal masterclasses and singing competition with Deborah Voigt; private coaching and scenes performance; fully-staged productions with orchestra; and much more!  Roles available:  Dvorak's Rusalka-sung in Czech: Second Water Sprite (Soprano), Third Water Sprite (Mezzo-soprano), Water Gnome (Bass or Bass-Baritone). Puccini's Gianni Schicchi-sung in Italian: Simone (Bass or Bass-Baritone). Mozart's The Impresario-sung in English:  Mlle Silverpeal (Soprano). Application fee $25, Program Dates July 5-31. Questions? Contact UVAA Office Manager Hannah Boyack: utvocalartsacademy@gmail.com

Applications are now being accepted for the Summer of Art Song Festival, an intensive week-long Masterclass, Lecture & Community Outreach Concert program for classical singers in NYC hosted by Manhattan School of Music from June 19-24, 2022. Taught by international artists, the focus includes: Latin American/Spanish Language song - Maya (Hoover) Sypert & José Meléndez; Vocal Technique in song - Andrea DelGiudice; African American song - Dr. Emery Stephens (via Zoom); Ukrainian song - Dr. Melanie Turgeon (via Zoom); Italian song - Thomas Muraco; German Lied - Thomas Muraco; French mélodie - Thomas Grubb; Debussy's mélodies - Frank Daykin; American Songbook - Neil Semer; Dramatic Interpretation & Collaboration - Mark Markham. Don't delay, apply TODAY for FREE! 

Opera Summer Program in the Heart of Vienna. For Singers, Conductors and Pianists. Così Fan Tutte, La Traviata and Rigoletto. Perform at Mozarthaus and Palais Palffy with the Wiener Festspiele Orchestra. Two Sessions:  July 4 - 23; Aug 1 - 20, 2022 (There is an extra performance of Cosi fan tutte on August 27). Opera Conductor Masterclass: Aug 22-27, 2022. Deadline May 6.