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OPERA NORTH 2019 RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM: APPLY NOW! Opera North's Resident Artists are an integral and celebrated part of our company and are featured prominently throughout Opera North's summer season which includes Verdi's Macbeth, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, a special opera/circus production celebrating the music of Aaron Copland, and concerts at historic sites around the New Hampshire and Vermont. Stipends and housing provided. Auditions are offered in cities around the country, with upcoming auditions in Dallas, Chicago, Champaign, Bloomington, Philadelphia, NYC, Boston, and Atlanta.

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY for NEW YORK auditions: Do you feel like you spend more time preparing to perform than actually performing? At Opera Colorado, we believe the key to mastering your craft is through performance, not constant rehearsal. Each member of the Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program has the incredible opportunity to sing all over the state of Colorado in touring productions, sing supporting roles and cover leading roles with one of the premier opera companies in the U.S., as well as receive individual coaching with world-class directors, conductors and singers to further their growth. Housing in beautiful Denver, CO is provided and competitive pay gives each Artist in Residence the opportunity to enjoy Colorado to the fullest. New York application deadline – November 9th. Denver application deadline – December 9th.

Deadline Fast Approaching! Applying early is strongly recommended. Don't miss your chance to be heard by the absolute biggest names in the industry, in what is one of the most esteemed judging and advisory panels ever assembled! The Premiere Opera Foundation's International Vocal Competition & Masterclasses, in it's second year, is a world class opportunity that will distribute over $25K in prizes and awards, offer unparalleled Masterclasses, as well as a private audition at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy, and more! All the info can be found here: https://www.premiereoperafoundation.org/2018-app-dates/ Deadline is November 10th!

For forty seasons, The Ohio Light Opera has dedicated itself to the exploration and production of the best of traditional operetta and musical theater. This includes the complete Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire, as well as the recognized treasures from the Viennese, French, Hungarian, German, and American repertoire. The 40 performing artists who make up the vocal ensemble are chosen for their abilities to perform and work at the highest level in all disciplines demanded by the company’s specialized repertoire. Application deadlines for singers for the 2019 Festival Season are approaching quickly. Deadlines vary by audition location with deadlines for major cities like New York and Chicago coming quickly.

Announcing the 2019 Orpheus Vocal Competition. Orpheus provides financial support and encouragement to singers up to age 30 from around the United States who are pursuing careers as Vocal artists. Orpheus is the only competition of its kind in the south central United States. December 1, 2018 is the Application Deadline. There are 3 categories in Orpheus: • Young Artist: for ages 25-30 • Student: for ages 19-24 • High School – students grades 10-12 This year the Society will be awarding grand prizes of $3,000 for the Student winner and $5,000 for the Young Artist winner. Additional prizes will be awarded by individuals and corporations ranging from $300 to $2,500. Apply now at http://orpheusvocal.com/

The Jerusalem International Opera Masterclass and Festival is reopening its doors again this year with a perfect blend of tradition and innovation. Young Professional Artists are invited to perform major and minor roles in mainstage operas with renowned conductors, stage directors and guest artists. The 2019 festival season includes fully staged opera productions of W.Mozart's "Le nozze di Figaro" and G.Verdi's "Rigoletto” with orchestra and many other events in the best Israeli venues. The quality of the JIOM faculty is unmatched by any YAP and include internationally renowned opera conductors, artistic directors and casting associates from some of the world's top opera houses. More information on our website: opera-studio.org

Applications due in ONE WEEK for Utah Opera's Resident Artist Program for Singers and Pianists! Utah Opera's Resident Artist Program for singers and pianists provides an integral step between graduate studies and a career. Participants spend nine months on a paid residency with Utah Opera developing professional skills through mainstage performances with Utah Opera and Utah Symphony, coachings, workshops, yoga, and masterclass sessions. Resident Artists also travel throughout the state to perform in-school presentations and teach students about the art of opera. Don't miss your chance to apply for our outstanding performance and training opportunities in one of the most spectacular settings in North America!

Opera Academy at Teatro Luciano Pavarotti in Modena: Master Class for opera singers. Description of Course: The course will take place at the Theatre and will host master classes with outstanding singers like Mariella Devia, Michele Pertusi and Nicola Martinucci with more topics from stage acting throughout artistic administration. All students will take part to workshops leading to performances of opera excerpts. Leone Magiera, conductor and life-time music coach and collaborator of Luciano Pavarotti, will also teach as well as directors Enrico Stinchelli and Stefano Monti. Web Address for Course: https://www.teatrocomunalemodena.it/corso-per-cantanti-lirici/

Young opera singers from across the United States, Canada, and for the first time, Mexico, are eligible to compete for $15,000 cash prizes and receive feedback from top industry professionals as part of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Auditions begin at the District level, followed by 12 Regional Finals. From the Regions, Semi Finalists will be chosen to compete in New York with piano on the Met stage on March 24, 2019. Finalists will then perform at the Grand Finals Concert on Sunday, March 31, 2019, accompanied by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra conducted by Carlo Rizzi. Complete eligibility requirements, as well as District and Region audition information can be found at www.metopera.org/nationalcouncil.

Michigan Opera Theatre Studio Artist Auditions: APPLY NOW! - DEADLINE: October 19, 2018. The Studio Artists of Michigan Opera Theatre represent some of the most exciting emerging talent in opera today. From September through May, young opera professionals gain valuable experience through myriad performance opportunities in MOT main stage and community productions. They also benefit from advanced individual training and guidance from an array of world class professionals, guest artists, and coaches. Artists are salaried and receive reimbursement for relocation and career development costs.