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Canta in Italia "Sing in Italy": Experience Tuscany. Now entering its 15th summer of study abroad, Canta in Italia offers singers the unforgettable experience of living and studying in the beautiful Tuscan city of Lucca. Located 45 minutes west of Florence, the city where opera was born, Lucca offers a small town experience and easy access to Italy's major cultural center. Lucca, known in Italy as "the musical city", is the birthplace Puccini, Boccherini and Catalani. From June 3 to June 29, students are immersed in Italian language, culture, and are stimulated by an intensive course of vocal study, daily voice lessons, coaching, master classes, 2 hours of daily Italian instruction by native speakers, and 2 concerts.

Applications are now open for the NGF Summer School 2019, a 10-day intensive training & performance programme, and for two cover roles as part of New Generation Festival 2019 taking place in Florence, in association with Mascarade Opera Studio. Participants study with leading professional voice teachers and coaches from major UK conservatoires & training institutions. Daily in-depth individual coaching sessions & voice lessons are supplemented with masterclasses, performance psychology & career management workshops, a public concert & the opportunity to audition for cover roles for NGF's 2020 production. Participants will perform in the chorus of NGF's production of Le nozze di Figaro, with two cover roles available for the production.

Registration for Scuola Giovanni Grasso 2019 is officially open. Join us for an exciting Summer workshop in acting, Opera, and Italian language. Four weeks of immersion in the world of Italian Opera and theatre with leading Canadian and Italian experts. Courses in: Italian Language, Bel Canto, Italian Diction, Improvisation, Movement, Basic& Advance Acting Techniques, Text & Character Analysis. All in gorgeous Montreal (QC). Deadline for the Applications is February 28, 2019. You are on the scene to be someone. Learn to be someone on stage. Act better. Sing better. scuolagiovannigrasso.com

The Elizabeth Connell Prize International Singing Competition for Sopranos: Open to all sopranos aged 25-34 as at 1 April 2019 who show the potential to sing dramatically as well as lyrically. All repertoire accepted. $44,000 in prize money + $10,000 in travel allowance for Finalists. Applications close: 15 April 2019. Round 1: DVD/Mp4 video links of 2 arias. Round 2: Live auditions in June/July in New York, London, Zurich, St Petersburg, Verona, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth. Round 3 & 4: Final in Sydney, Australia judged by Richard Bonynge AC CBE

The Resonanz Opera 2019 Big Voices Singing Artists Program – Apply by March 15th! Richard Wagner’s “Die Walküre” Act 3. Audition Dates: Mentor, OH TBA; Video Auditions are Preferred! The Program Goals: The Singing Artists Program was established by Resonanz Opera for singers seeking vocal study who want to bring their talent to the mainstage. The program was created to provide formal vocal education and the professional development of emerging opera singers at all stages of their career. Through this program Resonanz Opera also brings the national opera scene and local talent together with the Singing Artists and the program faculty.

Aquilon Music Festival is currently accepting applications from aspiring young artists. Located on the grounds of Linfield College in the heart of the picturesque Willamette Valley in Oregon's wine country, Aquilon is an intensive 3-week program dedicated to education and rediscovery of the forgotten works of the past. The highlights of the 2019 season include a fully-staged production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute," art song recitals, winery concerts, galas, scene programs, and more! Apply online at www.aquilonmusicfestival.org by March 3rd. A generous amount of financial aid is available. A limited amount of full-tuition fellowships will be offered to exceptional musicians.

Join us this June for a 10 day intensive focused on breath, body, communication! Yoga for Singers, Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, improvisation, stress management for peak performance, mock auditions with NYC vocal agent. Master classes, one on one vocal coachings, public performance. Limited class size 10 participants. All classes held at Opera America NYC; deadline application March 10, 2019. Auditions Sunday March 17, 2019 at Opera America. Two pieces of contrasting nature; headshot, resume; bring own pianist. $35 audition fee. See RespiroOperaNYC.org for application form.

Preparing the opera singer of the 21st century. Join us at the Vocal Academy of Orvieto. Our 2019 SEASON: Così fan tutte~Mozart; Il giuoco del quadriglio~Caldara. We offer fully staged, costumed roles with orchestra, concerts, private voice lessons/coachings, Italian instruction~yoga, recitative training w. Italian conductor, an intimate setting & group meals. Feldenkrais postural training, conversation groups, career lectures. Premiere Faculty includes Jim Meredith~pianist of Frederika von Stade, Hugo Vera~Metropolitan Opera tenor, Marco Bellussi~stage director,Teatro la Fenice, Maestro Raffaele Cipriano~Sarasota Opera, Marie Te Hapuku, Metropolitan Opera. Accepting application until all roles are filled. For more information go to www.vocalacademyorvieto.com

Deadline Approaching: Apply Today for the 2019 Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition. The Jensen Foundation supports America’s most promising young opera professionals with its annual Vocal Competition. Singers compete for their share of $41,500 in awards, including a $15,000 First Place award. The 2019 competition takes place at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City May 13-18. The singing environment is well-organized and supportive with professional accompanists and preliminary judges. Twelve finalists are chosen to perform before the Finals Judges who are distinguished in the world of opera. After the competition, finalists may request feedback from the judges. Apply by Sunday, March 17 to join us in New York this May!

In need of an inspiring week or confidence building, sensible shop talk, new friendships and networking, and world class training? Consider the Druid City Opera Workshop, May 22-30, 2019 at the University of Alabama. Classes in acting, dance, improvisation, stage combat and other skills are combined with master classes, diction workshops and auditions clinics, all taught by a dedicated faculty under the leadership of Paul Houghtaling including Linda Lister, Amanda Johnston, Richard Masters, Kevin Chance, David Ronis, Dawn Neely and others. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! www.opera.music.ua.edu Application deadline: March 15, 2019