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Connecticut Lyric Opera is accepting applications for the 2nd season of their summer program in Italy, the Greve Opera Academy. Rescheduled auditions will be held on March 14 in NYC; links to recordings may be submitted, but live auditions are strongly encouraged. This 4 week program running from June 11 - July 8 is designed for emerging professional artists and university level singers providing the opportunity to perform in two fully staged productions with orchestra - LA BOHEME and DON GIOVANNI. Additional instruction in Italian, professional development, acting and stagecraft are included along with an international vocal competition, while living in Greve-in-Chianti in the heart of Tuscany provides its own rewarding experiences. The deadline to apply is March 12, so apply now!

ANGELS VOCAL ART OPERA INTENSIVE – a unique and affordable summer program with a focus on music, acting, and career launching. PERFORMANCES INCLUDE Gran Gala di Verdi, a gala concert with full orchestra and LA’s Verdi Chorus; Anya17, the SoCal premiere of a unique contemporary opera, fully staged with orchestra; De España al Nuevo Mundo, a semi-staged concert of songs; Evenings at the Opera, two evenings of opera scenes, fully staged with chamber orchestra, AND an exclusive series of master classes with superstar tenor VITTORIO GRIGOLO! Also included: The 21st Century Singer Workshop, Acting for Singers classes, and Self-Care for Singers course. TWO PROGRAM LEVELS AVAILABLE: STUDIO ARTIST PROGRAM and EMERGING PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.

The 63rd Washington International Competition (WIC) supports outstanding young artists, ages 18-32 not yet under professional management. Competition winners have a significant opportunity to rise from the ranks of talented students to recognition as professionals. Cash Awards: $22,000 Performance Awards: Orchestral Performance at the Kennedy Center; Solo at the Phillips Collection Housing: Local housing provided. 2016 Judges Panel: David Effron, Diana Soviero and Frederica von Stade. Competition Dates: June 18-19, 2016 Deadline: March 15, 2016 To apply, please go to: www.getacceptd.com/wic

Spend four weeks in sunny San Diego! Join us to make great music, grow, learn and network! Opera NEO is created for the next generation of opera singers to prepare and inspire them to perform at the highest level. We provide individual attention and a welcoming community for safe exploration. Fully staged open-air opera production with orchestra, Cabaret, concerts, and an intensive opera workshop for the 21st century artist. Join us and spend an unforgettable summer in one of the most beautiful beach-cities in the world! www.operaneo.com FINAL DEADLINE: March 25, 2016!

Just one month left to audition for The Art Song Preservation Society's spring master class series. Don't delay, APPLY TODAY! The Art Song Preservation Society of New York (ASPSNY) is pleased to announce its season and overview of the 2016 Spring Into Song Master Class & Recital Program: Corradina Caporello (Juilliard) Marni Nixon (Broadway & Recording Artist) Mark Markham (Pianist Collaborator to Opera legend Jessye Norman) Thomas Grubb (author of Singing in French) Thomas Muraco (Manhattan School of Music) Frank Daykin (author of Encyclopedia of French Song: Fauré, Debussy, Poulenc & Ravel) and more! If you are interested in tickets or interested in participating as a performer in the master class series, please contact Blair Boone-Migura at ASPSNY@gmail.com or visit The Art Song Preservation Society’s website: www.artsongpreservationsocietyny.org.

FINAL DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION THROUGH RECORDING IS MONDAY FEBRUARY 29TH! Join us at SongFest 2016 May 28-June 26 in sunny Los Angeles at the state-of-the-art Colburn School. Over 100 singers from college freshmen to college teachers join over 20 internationally renowned teachers, performers, and pedagogues, from pianists Martin Katz, Margo Garrett, and Roger Vignoles, to singers Anthony Dean Griffey, Susanne Mentzer, Sanford Sylvan, and Lucy Shelton, to composers William Bolcom, Jake Heggie, and John Musto for a month jam-packed with discovery in song through master classes, performances, and one-on-one lessons and coachings. Apply now!

Respiro Opera NYC June 17-26, 2016 is an intensive 10 day training program for young singers designed to aid in their artistic development between student and young professional. The program provides singers with the opportunity to explore breath, body alignment, text analysis and musical style. Participants in Respiro Opera’s program will work with the basic stagecraft skills required for today’s opera performer. Classes will be offered in breath for the operatic voice, hands-on Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, and yoga for singers. Faculty includes: Bill Connington, Barbara Fusco, Dr Jan Prokop, Roger Malouf, David Holkeboer, LeAnn Overton. Please see ttp://leannoverton.com/respirooperaNYC.htm for more information. Online application due date: March 13, 2016!

The International Lyric Academy is a unique opportunity for students and emerging artists; during an intensive month, they receive professional coachings, voice lessons and participate in a full range of classes, masterclasses, concerts, recitals and rehearsals culminating in four fully staged performances of “THE MAGIC FLUTE” by Mozart and “SUOR ANGELICA” and "LA BOHEME" by Puccini with the Festival’s Symphony Orchestra. Students will be able to participate in the Italian Opera Program and audition with the Royal Artists Management by merit. Please audition in the city you prefer or by recording - we will be in various cities throughout the USA. Apply Now and reserve your live audition!

JUST ONE WEEK UNTIL THE FINAL DEADLINE! The JTVA Vocal Competition welcomes exceptional singing in genres from opera, oratorio and art songs, to jazz, musical theater and cabaret standards. There are no specific age, education or residency requirements. Two levels of competition based on vocal experience are offered and ALL finalists receive a cash award. Awards total $20,000, as well as soloist performance opportunities with both the Oakland Symphony and the Masterworks Chorale in San Mateo. Applications will be accepted only until February 12, 2016.

Visit the beautiful East Coast of Canada and learn a complete role in a work from standard repertoire at Canada's most supportive and friendly summer opera training program! The Halifax Summer Opera Festival is entering its 12 year. Materials accepted by digital upload and Skype. The final deadline to apply is March 31, 2016. "Halifax Summer Opera Festival is sort of magical. It's an excellent place to work on your first role, or to try something that you've always wanted to do! The productions are creative and full of ideas. The rehearsal process allows for performers to experiment dramatically and musically in a safe and fun environment: No matter where you are along your path, you are respected and appreciated for what you can contribute to the production" - Nick Borg, Canadian baritone, now at the University of Toronto's Opera Program.