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The Kosciuszko Foundation accepts applications for its Marcella Sembrich International Voice Competition. The Competition will be held on the weekend of October 12-13, 2024 in NYC. Singers who are 20-32 years old are invited to apply. The Application deadline is extended to August 15, 2024. Over $20,000 in monetary awards and performances are offered as Competition prizes. The Jury features: Ryan Speedo Green, bass-baritone; Daniele Callegari, conductor; Beata Klatka, Polish National Opera; Lee Ann Myslewski, Wolf Trap Opera. Tomas Lausmann of the Metropolitan Opera is Artistic Director of the Competition. Acclaimed opera singers: Piotr Beczala, tenor and Tomasz Konieczny, bass-baritine are Honorary Patrons. All information: www.kfsembrich.org

Apply for the tuition-free 2024/25 MABC Emerging Artists training and performance program. This exciting yearlong educational initiative offers aspiring singers the chance to explore diverse musical genres and showcase their skills through performances in the MABC's Madison Sounds music series, special events like the Easter and Christmas festival services, and regular substitute singer gigs.  Six talented singers will be chosen through online auditions to participate in this year-long fellowship. Each of the six fellows will be granted a total stipend of $1,000. Apply by August 25.

Auditions for our 2025 Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Festival Season Gerdine Young Artist Program are open! Live auditions will take place in Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Saint Louis, and Washington D.C. Young artists will have the opportunity to cover mainstage roles, sing supporting roles, sing in the choruses of mainstage productions, and be featured in Center Stage, a young artist showcase accompanied by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Additional one-on-one coachings, master classes, industry auditions, and community performances round out an enriching and fulfilling young artist festival season.

The Merola Opera Program under the artistic leadership of the San Francisco Opera Center announces 2025 opportunities for singers, pianists, and directors.  In addition to multiple performances, participants receive daily individual coaching in their discipline, training in diction, acting, movement, financial planning, leadership coaching, mental health and well-being, physical wellness, and branding from leading professionals in the opera field, as well as public master classes with renowned artists. Application Deadline: July 31, 2024. Application Links: Singers: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/singer Pianists/Coaches: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/pianist Directors: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/director

Deadline approaching—apply by August 6!  The Sullivan Foundation seeks early career opera singers with professional experience. 2024 auditions will be October 17 & 18 in New York. Learn more and apply on the Foundation's website. Sullivan winners receive $10,000 prizes and are eligible for additional role preparation support. Nearly 1,100 singers have earned Sullivan funding since 1957. Artists call the support “life-changing.” There are no application or audition fees. Travel assistance is available. Application requirements include two video recordings with piano, a letter from a music professional, and a documented professional solo engagement with orchestra. The Foundation was the Philanthropy winner at the 2023 International Opera Awards.

DEADLINE APPROACHING: The Merola Opera Program under the artistic leadership of the San Francisco Opera Center, announces 2025 opportunities for singers, pianists, and directors.  In addition to multiple performances, participants receive individual daily coachings, training in diction, acting, movement, financial planning, leadership coaching, mental health and well-being, physical wellness, and branding from leading professionals in the opera field, as well as public master classes with internationally renowned artists. Application Links: Singers: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/singer Pianists/Coaches: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/pianist Directors: https://hub.yourresonance.com/merola/director

The VOCAL IMMERSION PROGRAM at CASTLETON (ViP) is a 2-week performing arts mentoring program for a select group of emerging professional artists. World-renowned singers, Michelle DeYoung, Paul Groves, actress Dietlinde Turban Maazel, are joined by Robert Grayson, Ben Malensek, world percussion artist Tom Teasley, and guest advisors Susan Graham, Bryn Terfel, and Stephen Wadsworth. ViP is merit-based and tuition-free. Shared houses and meals at Castleton farms provide full immersion and focus. No age restrictions. Program Dates: JAN 06-18, 2025. Public Performances by participants: Art Song Recital JAN 11 & Opera Scenes JAN 18. Pre-screening materials and $50 app fee are due via e-mail to JaredY@castletonfestival.org by August 15, 2024.

The competition that doesn't feel like a competition.  The artists who compete in ATC each year say it feels like a celebration of great vocalists, rather than a fiercely competitive environment.  We even have a cash award for the nicest colleague, voted on by the other contestants. When we say our organization is different, we mean it.  Whether you've dabbled in styles outside of classical music or not, we encourage you to give us a try.  Email us for programming questions, check out our website, and come be a part of the ATC family!

Limited spots left to work with Stratagem Artist manager and founder, Justin Werner, and Metropolitan Opera soprano and voice teacher, Kirsten Chambers. We are also filling up fast for recording with A/V expert Billy Jewell and pianist Tristan Leung! The program dates are August 23rd-25th at the Somerville Music Spaces, hosted by Bloch Performing Arts and The Society for Performance & Visual Arts.  Click to see the details https://www.thespva.org/boston-vocal-recording/, and register here: https://www.thespva.org/bisa/. Contact jbloch@thespva.org with any questions.

Working hard to get your foot in the door at a local theater or opera company? - a paid chorus or church job? - a young artist program? - a house audition? - a management opportunity? Or simply needing new recordings to share with your voice students or for your media? We're here to help! We can provide the service that will give your media a boost and get you your next opportunity.  Click to see the details https://www.thespva.org/boston-vocal-recording/, and register here: https://www.thespva.org/bisa/ Contact jbloch@thespva.org with any questions.