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Come to Opera Lucca this summer for an unforgettable musical experience in the hometown of Giacomo Puccini! Perform Suor Angelica as well as scenes from bel canto and dramatic repertoire in historic venues. Study voice and acting with leading experts in Italian opera. Students will learn roles, take voice lessons, participate in masterclasses, and attend Italian language courses at the Lucca Italian School. Lucca is close to Florence, Pisa, and the Italian Riviera. Visit our website at https://operalucca.org.

You’ve landed the audition… now what?  Making sure you stand out in an audition is one of the most important skills a singer can have. Our team will walk you through the process of polishing your audition presentation to the level expected at opera houses both in Europe and North America. Topics include: audition materials; role and aria preparation; character development; audition skills; what agents and theaters look for in an audition; how you fit into the market. Faculty includes Chuck Hudson, Janet Williams, Tara Erraught, Susanna Stranders, Stephan Reineke, Anastasia Nikolov, and Julie Wyma. Complete Program Description & Registration: https://www.operaprogramsberlin.com/auditions2022.html

New York Dramatic Voices is excited to announce our 2022 Summer Intensive. Each artist will work one-on-one with Jane Eaglen (Metropolitan Opera), Ken Benson (Ken Benson Artists), Anthony Laciura (Metropolitan Opera, HBO, Netflix), Matthew Lobaugh (WNO, LA Opera), Robert Mollicone (San Francisco Opera), and Christin Byrdsong (HBO, Amazon); culminating in a staged public performance in the heart of Manhattan. This Winter's repertoire will be Götterdämmerung Prelude (entire role for each Norn), La Gioconda Act 2, and Il Trovatore Act 4. Each artist receives professional photos and video of their performance. Program runs August 1-13.  Application deadline is March 31, 2022. Visit www.newyorkdramaticvoices.com for more information.

Berlin Opera Academy is the premier European opera training program, providing practical professional instruction to emerging artists in the most operatically important city in the world. Perform a role with Orchestra in BOA 2022 OPERNFEST Audition for agents and receive individualized feedback Intensive instruction with faculty active at the MET and major houses across Germany and the world Learn how to get hired through personal mentorship & career workshops  German Language Classes Accommodation in Berlin Over €150k in scholarships available Die Zauberflöte Mozart • Die Fledermaus Strauss • Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi Puccini • Hänsel und Gretel Humperdinck. Application Information at www.berlinoperaacademy.com

Berlin Opera Academy is the premier European opera training program, providing practical professional instruction to emerging artists in the most operatically important city in the world. Perform a role with Orchestra in BOA 2022 OPERNFEST Audition for agents and receive individualized feedback Intensive instruction with faculty active at the MET and major houses across Germany and the world Learn how to get hired through personal mentorship & career workshops  German Language Classes Accommodation in Berlin Over €150k in scholarships available Die Zauberflöte Mozart • Die Fledermaus Strauss • Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi Puccini • Hänsel und Gretel Humperdinck. Application Information at www.berlinoperaacademy.com

DEADLINE JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY! The 9th annual JTVA Vocal Competition returns to the stage, in-person for the first time since 2019, and in an exciting new venue in San Francisco! 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 $50,000, and ALL finalists receive a cash award. Applications will be accepted only until March 25, 2022.

Trentino Music Festival - A Young Artist Training & Performance Studio Combined With A Leading Artist Management Firm & Young Artist Competition To Assure Young Artists Every Possible Advantage.  Perform leading & supporting roles in staged productions with orchestra, on gala concerts, and in daily master classes. Work with world-class directors, conductors, vocal coaches, and voice teachers, and receive career consultations and management auditions with leading artist managers from the US and Europe.  2022 Season Includes: Don Giovanni or Le Nozze di Figaro; Die Zauberflöte; The Turn Of The Screw; L'Incoronazione di Poppea; TMF Young Artist Competition. Apply today for what will be a most outstanding summer.  Learn What You Love In Italy! www.TrentinoMusicFestival.org

ONE WEEK left to apply to Dallas Opera's 2022-2023 Hart Institute for Women Conductors! The groundbreaking Hart Institute for Women Conductors, which has changed the face of classical music by significantly advancing the careers of women in the most visible position in the orchestra, is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 season! This unique and internationally well-publicized program includes hands-on conducting opportunities with the full Dallas Opera Orchestra, master classes with renowned conducting faculty, and seminars and sessions with prominent leaders in classical music and opera. For additional details: http://dallasopera.org/community/artist-development/hart-institute/

Set in the Turkish mediterranean peninsula with its beaches and historic sites, VAO Bodrum- Vocal Academy of Opera, is a unique boutique summer opera program that combines main stage role opportunities with one-on-one guidance by world class faculty that perform and conduct at major opera houses all over the world. At VAO Bodrum, your will receive specialized training which includes: diction, acting, yoga, business of music and master classes. Our productions this summer are Bizet’s 'Carmen', Pergolesi’s 'La Serva Padrona' and Caldara’s 'Giuoco del Quadriglio'. Plus, concerts and opera scenes performances. ALL ROLES OPEN. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. Visit www.vaobodrum.com. CREATE. INNOVATE. PERFORM!

The Schmidt Vocal Institute (SVI) nurtures and mentors the development of talented high school singers who wish to pursue studies in music performance or education. The curriculum focuses on training singers to have a healthy technique, improved musicianship, and outstanding performance skills.   2022 Participants of SVI will receive: Master Classes or private coachings with distinguished guest faculty William Burden (Juilliard School/Mannes School of Music), Kayo Iwama (Bard Conservatory), and Dr. Katherine Jolly (Oberlin Conservatory); Private voice lessons and coachings with SVI Resident Faculty; Courses in Acting, Lyric Diction, Vocal Health, Alexander Technique,  & more; Two final public performances; Ticket to Cincinnati Opera's La Bohème.