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This year in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, InterHarmony International Music Festival announces its first Outstanding Guest Vocalist, world-class mezzo soprano Christa Mayer, who will be giving an open Vocal Master Class. A native of Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Mayer has been an ensemble member of the Saxon State Opera in Dresden since 2001, where her interpretation of Erda in Das Rheingold and Siegfried brought her international recognition. Upcoming engagements include Brangäne in Tristan und Isolde, Mary in The Flying Dutchmen at the Bayreuth Festival. Guest performances in recent years have brought her to opera houses in Berlin, Munich, Venice, Florence, Bilbao, Barcelona, Sevilla und Tokyo. How to Apply: https://www.srimf.com/germany/apply

AUDITIONS: 3-6 March ’17 in Amsterdam. ‘A HIGH LEVEL PROGRAM FOR PROMISING YOUNG OPERA SINGERS’ DNOA is a two-year master program, for highly talented young opera singers in possession of a bachelor of music in voice. The course focuses on the integration of singing and acting. Therefore great technical mastery of the vocal instrument is essential. In fully staged opera productions, masterclasses, workshops and regular lessons DNOA students learn to be inventive singing actors who are well prepared for the many challenges of the professional field. DNOA is a joint master program of: Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) & Royal Conservatoire (KC) The Hague, and collaborates with DNO. More information? Visit WWW.OPERA-ACADEMY.NL

Since 2011, Russian Opera Workshop “has become one of the treasures of the Philadelphia summer season” (Broad Street Review), and is "... perhaps the preeminent expositor of the Russian vocal repertoire in America ..." (BroadwayWorld) Summer Program 2017 includes Tchaikovsky’s THE QUEEN OF SPADES (Pique Dame) and Alexander Dargomyzhsky’s RUSALKA (a bel canto opera). Free to apply. Submit videos of two (2) contrasting arias, any language. Russian aria is NOT required. Act now. No application fee. Deadline: March 15, 2017. Visit - http://www.russianoperaworkshop.com/

Application Deadline for the Classic Lyric Arts summer vocal programs in France and Italy is January 25. Apply now to be part of the CLA experience this summer. CLA France (June 6-27) and CLA Italy (July 23-Aug.17) offer young artists an immersion into the techniques and traditions of French and Italian opera and song through programs revealing the interconnection of music, language, culture and history. Visit our website to view videos and photos of our programs, to read testimonials from our students, and to find out why CLA is an essential part of a singer's journey: http://www.classiclyricarts.org. Auditions at the National Opera Center in NYC. More about the program: https://vimeo.com/124066468.

Final deadline January 26 for February audition dates! Join our Prelude Family! Study and perform in New York City under the guidance of legendary soprano, Martina Arroyo and her accomplished staff. Dates are filling up so don't be left out! Prelude's 2017 operas are Bizet's Carmen and Puccini's Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi. We're TUITION FREE and offer STIPENDS ranging from $500-$2500 for principal singers and covers. Auditing is also available. Find out more! For photos, videos, reviews and alumni go to http://www.martinaarroyofdn.org/preludetoperformance.html. Good quality videos can also be accepted for audition.

The 40th annual Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Application deadline February 1, 2017 by recording Semifinals April 1, 2017, New York City Finals Concert April 8, 2017 in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Competition details and application: www.solocomp.org In 1977 the Oratorio Society of New York inaugurated an annual Solo Competition designed to encourage the art of oratorio singing and to give talented young singers an opportunity to advance their careers. The Competition has become international in scope and well-known in the music world and is the only major competition to focus exclusively on oratorio singing. $21,000 in cash prizes awarded!

Opera Viva! offers young singers, collaborative pianists and stage directors the opportunity to experience the musical and cultural riches of Italian opera through study and performance each summer in Verona, Italy. Students immerse themselves in a three-week comprehensive seminar with classroom and private instruction by a world-class faculty of voice teachers, vocal coaches, stage directors and career coaches. Opera Viva! is accepting applications for our 2017 sessions in Verona. Session I dates are June 18-July 9, 2017. Session II dates are July 16-August 6, 2017. Singers must submit their resume and a video of them performing 2 Italian arias. Application deadline is March 15, 2017.

Join the premier art song training program in the country for a magical month of song in beautiful sunny Los Angeles June 2 - July 1st. Faculty include: John Harbison, Jake Heggie, Martin Katz, Graham Johnson, Susanne Mentzer, Sanford Sylvan, Bill McGraw and more! Five programs for singers and pianists at every level: the curriculum offers private lessons and coachings, daily master classes, at least two performance workshops guaranteed for each student, Alexander Technique, classes in singing/acting & producing your own recitals, and much more. Don't get lost in the opera chorus. Find your unique voice at SongFest this summer! Final recorded deadline: January 30.

LIVE & RECORDED AUDITIONS FOR ROLES IN CARMEN, PIPPIN, SCENES/RECORDING INTENSIVE, OR AMERICAN SPIRITUALS INTENSIVE FOR EVERY ACCEPTED APPLICANT! Join us on the shores of Lake Michigan for a 6-week, 2-week, or 1-week opportunity to gain professional experience in one of the most exquisite Chautauqua settings in the world. Audition for a fully staged production of Bizet's Carmen in original language with orchestra; leading roles in a new production of Pippin; 2-week intensive including opera scenes, a recording session, and art song recital; OR American Spirituals Intensive with Everett McCorvey, Director of the National Chorale. Generous scholarships abound. http://www.bayviewfestival.org/conservatory/voice-programs.

For singers and pianists in residence in Florence, Italy: the opportunity to immerse oneself in the study of Bel Canto, a style of singing and playing rich in vocal and orchestral traditions handed down from generation to generation. Participants study with internationally renowned faculty who perform, teach, and coach at the leading opera houses of the world. June 26 – July 22nd, 2017. Bel Canto Institute features two tracks: the Youth Division Summer Program (ages 15-17) and the Summer Program (ages 18+). Both tracks are eligible for performance awards. Award recipients are granted performance opportunities in the United States with piano or orchestra. Application deadline: Feb. 1st, 2017. Visit www.belcantoinst.org to apply!