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London Bel Canto Festival brings Bruce Ford, Nelly Miricioiu, David Parry, K E Querns-Langley and many others together at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in the stunning Royal Naval College of Maritime Greenwich to give a series of courses, private lessons, masterclasses, and concerts. This is a fantastic new opportunity for young singers and emerging artists, giving them the opportunity to work with some of the most respected musicians and artists in the industry. There will be daily singing lessons and vocal coaching. There will be language specialists in Italian, French and German. Applications are rolling and singers will be accepted up to the festival, but spaces are very limited. Come be part of the first annual course! The deadline has been extended to August 1.

Just five more days to apply! Beginning in 2017, and for the next six years, TDO will invite between two and four American opera administrators to join the program each season. These women will be selected on the basis of their potential to become the leader of one of America’s top opera companies later in their careers. The Dallas Opera is encouraging women of various backgrounds to apply. In addition to women currently working as opera administrators, applications are being accepted from women working in other arts organizations, as well as performers, directors, designers, choreographers, and composers looking to make a transition into line management. Apply now! More info here: http://dallasopera.org/learn/womens-conducting-institute/

OPERA America's Career Blueprints for Singers provides all the tools you need to refine your personal brand and walk into the audition hall with confidence. Guided every step by a team of experts, you’ll receive new headshots (including makeup and hair styling), a 1-hour high-quality audio recording and a 30-minute HD digital video recording of audition material, plus valuable feedback, website design consultations, resume advice, and practical tips from industry leaders on marketing and focusing your brand. Thanks to generous underwriting, this 3-day program is available to OPERA America members for just $250 ($325 for non-members). Dates: Aug. 23–25 or Sept. 7–9, in NYC. Space is limited. Hurry! Applications due Mon., July 10!

Heartland Sings, Inc. is a dynamic vocal production company headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded in 1997 by Maestro Robert Nance. Full-time vocal artists are engaged in the production of programming that includes opera, musical theater, jazz and pop, as well as community and educational outreach. Each receives a salary and benefits (including healthcare, retirement, vacation). We are currently seeking to fill a full-time mezzo soprano/alto position. Application deadline is July 20, 2017 or until the position is filled.

Final deadline approaching!! Maryland Lyric Opera will be offering a three-week intensive preparatory institute for young artists in the DC/MD/VA area. 5 singers and 1-2 pianists will participate in a holistic program that addresses the needs of young artists pursuing a career in opera taking into consideration the current demands on artists. Young artists will be working primarily on full Italian opera roles and arias. Singers will receive 1:1 vocal coaching on full Italian opera roles from conductor Louis Salemno. Singers will receive daily coaching and recitative workshops with Maestro Louis Salemno. Voice lessons will be taught by baritone Javier Arrey. Career discussions with Sherrill Milnes, Elizabeth Bishop, and Hans Stein among others. APP DEADLINE July 5, 2017

Last call to apply: Summer Opera Program Magic Flute, Seattle, WA 7/30-8/13/2017. Open roles: Queen, Second lady, Tamino, Monostatos, Papageno. Apply now, no later than June 12th. GVAI’s summer program is unique in the US, offering German diction, voice coaching, career management classes by professionals working in Germany and US. Study a German language role with dialogues in 15 days with German experts and learn how to win auditions, expand your network, build and succeed in your career. Sing a Recital of Lieder and German arias. Get feedback you can trust by German native singers and speakers. Beginners in German are welcome. Scholarships available. Watch our video trailer here: www.gvai.org/summer-program-2017.html

BALANCE ARTS OPERA BERLIN is looking for 2 tenors for L’Aumonier (priest) and Chevlier for Dialogues of the Carmelites. (July 5 - 31). Four positions still open for Audition Success Program July 16-29 Berlin. Send videos and audio files to: arodiger@balanceartscenter.com

Applications for the 2018/2019 Edition of "Fabbrica" Young Artist Program of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma are closing! Apply online before May 31st following this link: http://www.fabbrica.operaroma.it/en/come-partecipare. 8 singers, 3 Répétiteurs, 1 Director, 1 Set Designer, 1 Costume Designer, 1 Lighting Designer will receive a scholarship of 1.000€ per month during all the length of their contract. Take the next step in your international career! www.fabbrica.operaroma.it/en/

Opernfest Prague is an elite training program designed to prepare singers for House Auditions & International Competitions. GALA CONCERT WITH ORCHESTRA: Participants will have the opportunity to perform in a historic Czech theater, with full orchestra. HOUSE AUDITIONS: All singers will receive an audition for Theater J. K. Tyla in Pilsen, with the General Director. Introductions to additional regional houses including the National Theater may be made on behalf of select participants. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE. DEADLINE: MAY 22, 2017. Submissions reviewed in the order received.

Extended Deadline till May 31st. Roles still available in Barbiere di Siviglia, Così fan tutte, La Boheme and Tosca. A generous grant has been established for a Baritone. Please apply ASAP if you wish to be considered. Mediterranean Opera Studio & Festival is simply the best Summer intensive Opera program on the planet. Situated in the small Sicilian village of Caltagirone, MOSF offers the best training for aspiring and established opera professionals. Voice and coaching faculty from the Metropolitan Opera of New York, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Oper Frankfurt, and Teatro Real-Madrid.