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THIS IS YOUR STAGE: TIME TO SHINE! THE MODERN OPERA STUDIO This summer selected singers will receive training in our summer program and perform at the historical Teatro Fenaroli in our production of DON GIOVANNI and in a GALA CONCERT in LANCIANO. All roles are open for casting. The Modern Opera Studio takes place from August 26, 2019 to September 8, 2019. Registration closes on July 20, 2019. Upon completion of our program, singers will receive a certificate and depending on your University or Conservatory's policy, singers may be able to receive class credits. To apply: info@operamore.it, one audio or video recording of an aria from Don Giovanni and optional 2nd aria (Mozart preferred). Cost- $2,500 (INCLUDES MEALS AND HOUSING)

Calling all Baritones! Prague Summer Nights is recruiting one great Don Giovanni, one Leporello, one Don Ottavio and one Count for this our double-cast, fully-staged with orchestra productions of Mozart's Don Giovanni and Le nozze di Figaro at the historic Estates Theatre. The only theater left standing where Mozart conducted, Mozart, himself, led the premiere of Don Giovanni in this gorgeous house. See which roles are open, and apply for the festival and scholarships at PragueSummerNights.com. Receive expert training, compete in the PSN Voice Competition, and perform scenes from Czech operas by Dvořák, Smetana and Janáček, sing in new music programs and a cabaret at a historic jazz club. Join us in Europe for a month you will never forget!

Directed by Anthony Laciura (Metropolitan Opera, HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire's, and Netflix's 'Like Father') New York Dramatic Voices' Fall Workshop is a 4-week program in the heart of Manhattan. Participants will take part in coachings, acting and movement classes, and masterclasses given by respected professionals in the field. The program culminates in an open concert in New York City of staged scene selections on October 5, 2019. Class sizes are limited to give each singer quality instruction with our coaches and masterclass technicians. While New York Dramatic Voices was created to provide opportunities for singers with dramatic voices, we welcome all fachs. Scholarships Available! Apply by April 15, 2019. https://www.newyorkdramaticvoices.com

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is currently accepting video submissions on a rolling basis through April 15, 2019. All interested artists should apply via YAP Tracker. Opportunities remain for both leading and supporting roles in Bizet/Brook’s La Tragédie de Carmen, Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Sondheim’s Company. Scholarships and work-study positions are available to qualifying applicants. All artists will perform a role in one of the MainStage productions (accompanied by a professional orchestra), receive lessons, coachings, and classes in acting, movement, and audition preparation. For more information, please visit www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org or email Jamie Balter, Artistic Administrator, at jbalter@hawaiipaf.org.

QSIMC is one of the world's leading singing competitions, taking place in Oslo. Singers from all countries, born in 1987 or later, are eligible to apply. The Competition offers many career-changing opportunities, including: ● Exposure to a prestigious international jury and other representatives from the music industry ● A door into the international music industry ● Rewarding masterclasses ● Career development session ● Concert engagements ● Prizewinner concerts ● A final at the stunning Opera House in Oslo ● A First Prize of €50,000 ● Prizes awarded by HM Queen Sonja of Norway. Apply before 1 April: https://queensonja.embark.com/auth/login

Apply today for the Rochester International Vocal Competition! Over the last 13 years, the newly rebranded Rochester International Vocal Competition has grown from a small regional contest to a world-renowned event helping to launch careers. Singers compete and receive feedback from world-class judges in front of a live audience for cash prizes and consideration for solo performances with the Rochester Oratorio Society. This year's distinguished panel of judges includes Jonathan Beyer, Metropolitan Opera Artist and past competition winner! Visit us on Facebook to learn more about our past winners and their recent performances. Apply by March 31, 2019 at https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/rochester-oratorio-society-2019.

The 53rd International Vocal Competition LiedDuo is held 20-24 November 2019 in 's-Hertogenbosch (The Netherlands) and involves Lied repertoire for singer-pianist duos. The International Jury includes prominent musicians such as soprano Dame Felicity Lott (president), mezzo-soprano Jard van Nes, baritone Thomas Oliemans, pianists Graham Johnson and David Selig, and programmer Mirjam Wijzenbeek (Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam). Prize money: more than € 15,000 plus engagements. Masterclasses, jury feedback, travel refund possible for finalists, accommodation at host families. All rounds open to the public. Candidates for this year’s competition can apply for several live First Round auditions or submit their application via YouTube. WWW.IVC.NU

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15! Women Conductors from around the world are invited to apply to the fifth residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute of Women Conductors (HIWC) at The Dallas Opera. This year residency will take place in Dallas from October 27 to November 9, 2019. This year the selected conductors will be also featured at the Women in Classical Music Symposium presented by The Dallas Symphony Orchestra during the residency. This program will include hands one conducting opportunities with the Dallas Opera Orchestra, masterclasses with Emmanuel Villaume, Nicole Paeiment and Carlo Montanaro. For more information please visit our website at https://dallasopera.org/community/artist-development/hart-institute/

Dietlinde Turban Maazel, soprano Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs, and Mo. Michael Recchiuti offer an intensive curriculum that focuses on the performance of operatic music: languages, study techniques, interpretation, body movement, and wellness. Each session includes a video recording by Jeremy Gerard, guest artist masterclasses, and a performance opportunity at The Castleton Festival this season. FIRST SESSION: MAY 1 TO MAY 6, 2019 “Performing Italian Opera: Tradition and Practice” SECOND SESSION: MAY 10 TO MAY 15, 2019 “German Repertory Immersion-The Operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss” For info and application visit: https://www.castletonfestival.org/lmci/

Prelude to Performance supports young, passionate artists from around the world. Join our Prelude Family! Study and Perform a complete role in NYC! June 17 to July 14. Summer 2019 Opera, Strauss', Die Fledermaus in German. Auditions in NYC March 29, 30, 31 2019. Deadline: March 24, 2019. Audio/Video auditions accepted (Video preferred).