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Enrollment is now open for admission of opera singers to Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Academy / Opera di Firenze (Italy). The objective of the course is the advanced vocational training of opera singers, with the goal of favouring a solid beginning and advancement of the career. Young artists will be given the opportunity to attend lessons of highly qualified specialization, with the purpose of improving their technical, stylistic, interpretive and acting skills, and expanding cultural knowledge necessary to practice the profession. The course will run from November 2016 to June 2017, with a possible extension for work experience activities up to October 2017. Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2016.

Die Zauberflöte/Magic Flute in Seattle - Summer Opera Program: German Vocal Arts Institute 2016. Sing your favorite role in Mozart's most beloved fairytale opera and a "Recital of Lieder, Arias and Operettas." Stand out in the German repertoire through intensive German diction, voice and performance training. Get feedback you can really trust by German native singers and speakers. Learn how to win auditions, expand your network, build and succeed in your career. Get first hand advice from professionals working in Germany and US who are passionate to share their insights with you. Homestay opportunities with German- English speaking hosts. Apply before Memorial day and get 5% off. Discounts for small roles. Beginners in German are very welcome. Application deadline: June 13, 2016.

Mediterranean Opera Studio and Festival is The Premiere Summer Opera Program for opera singers. 6 weeks of intensive study and performing, single room, all meals provided every day, tourism weekly, laundry service - all included. Operas being produced: La Traviata, Suor Angelica, and Gianni Schicchi (full productions with orchestra). Conductors are from Metropolitan Opera of NYC. Offering the best in vocal training, with daily voice lessons (Teachers: Nelly Miricioiu, Eric Dubin, Jack LiVigni, and guest teachers Mariella Devia Jennifer Larmore, Tanja Baumgartner). Daily coachings, and dramatic coaching. Guest coaches David Gowland, director Young Artist Program Royal Opera Covent Garden London, and Laurent Philippe internationally renown vocal coach. June 26 – August 7, 2016.

Russian Summer Opera Festival in Moscow offers all talented opera singers the opportunity to acquire a unique experience in the production of the great operas Eugene Onegin and Pagliacci. ONE Vacancy each for: Trikke, Gremin, Larina in "Eugene Onegin"; Peppe, Tonio, Canio in "Pagliacci"; the experience of a live performance with full orchestra in front of an experienced audience. Acquire professional skills working with the conductor and director, which you can’t acquire from any educational institution. Plunge into the atmosphere of a professional theatre. Get valuable pieces of advice from agents and casting directors. Take a new step on your way to the big stage! Please email us at newoperaworld@gmail.com. Some roles have a discount. For more information: http://www.newoperaworld.com/#!blank-3/uaddu

At the heart of every great experience is passion – for a new culture, a new adventure, even a new way of expressing yourself. It’s about experiencing those moments that leave you feeling energized, enriched and renewed. And it’s about creating memories that will inspire you for a lifetime. Welcome to the Land of Enchantment Opera Summer Institute in Gallup, New Mexico, a city that celebrates Adventure, Steeped in Culture. Scholarships available for remaining roles as of May 2016! Apply now!

Complete Package Performer’s Singer’s Audition Boot Camp 2016 has gathered a team of internationally acclaimed teaching artists in beautiful San Francisco, CA August 15-21 for a special 7 day intensive packed with master classes, workshops, seminars and private sessions designed to help professional, emerging professional and advanced student singers succeed in their upcoming auditions. At the end of the week singers will perform their songs and arias in a concert and audition for a panel of casting professionals who will give feed back. Submissions are due June 1, 2016. Go to www.completepackageperformer.com for more information.

Join an international cast, performing fully staged productions of Don Giovanni, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi in Prague this summer! Apply now for one of the few remaining spots in this summer’s festival. Still casting for Commendatore, chorus and covers for all major roles in Don Giovanni, directed by Sherrill Milnes, and performed fully staged w/orchestra at the Estates Theatre, where Mozart conducted the premier in 1787. Casting limited roles in Suor Angelica, including Badessa and Osmina and in Gianni Schicchi, including Nella, Betto and Marco. Suor Angelica/Gianni Schicchi are fully staged with orchestra in St. Simon & Jude Church. Please email John Nardolillo at director.prague@classicalmovements.com to see if applications are still be accepted for your voice type or instrument. Please email John Nardolillo at director.prague@classicalmovements.com to see if applications are still be accepted for your voice type or instrument. For more information, please go to our web site: www.praguesummernights.com

Hey don’t just gather dust in a YAP chorus this Summer! Come join Opera Experience Southeast June 7th - 27th 2016, to sing a leading role in our fully staged public production of Madama Butterfly. Add another star to the crown of your performing credits and make valuable connections. Find out how the German house system really works and revamp your audition repertoire for success in Europe! Our 2016 Summer Program will be hosted in Rock Hill, SC from June 7 - June 27, 2016. We will choose approximately 14 singers to participate in an intensive 3-week performance and professional development program. Rehearsals will be interspersed with individual coaching sessions, master classes and career development/mentoring with OES Company and Guest Experts: Thor Eckert, professional Development Coach at AVA, Kathryn Wright, International Vocal Coach and Prompter, Lawrence Bakst, International tenor and John Fowler, International Tenor. Our mainstage production will be Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Performances will be held at Sun City Carolina Lakes Ballroom Theater, Fort Mill, SC, June 25th and June 26th, 2016. APPLICATION DEADLINE May 5th!

Last days to apply to the Institute of Women Conductors! Women conductors from around the world are invited to apply to the second residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute of Women Conductors (IWC) at The Dallas Opera, a unique program designed to further the careers of distinctively talented female conductors. Accomplished female singers, opera coaches, composers, accompanists and instrumentalists with established careers looking to move into conducting are also encouraged to apply. While successful applicants will generally be 40 and under years old, there is no strict age cutoff. Hands-on conducting opportunities with the full Dallas Opera Orchestra; master classes with TDO's Principal Guest Conductor, Nicole Paiement and Italian maestro Carlo Montanaro. The deadline to apply is April 22, 2016.

Music Academy International, presenting Carmen, Die Fledermaus, Poppea, Cosi is accepting video auditions through April 30. Set in the heart of the Italian Dolomites, MAI provides Operas With Orchestra, Master Classes, Language Classes, Vocal Coaching, Acting, Artist Management & Audition Workshops. World-class faculty includes: Christopher Larkin-Houston Grand Opera; David Gately-Seattle Opera; Greg Eldridge-Royal Opera House; Tim Ribchester-Academy Vocal Arts; Paul Plummer-Oper Innsbruck; Lachlan Glen-Opera Theatre of Saint Louis; Peter Nilsson-Dutch National Opera Academy; Jeanne-Michèle Charbonnet-Opéra National de Paris; and Mitchell Piper-Piper Anselmi Artists Management. Tuition & Housing only $3,995. Apply at www.MusicAcademyInternational.org