Opera North is accepting applications for this summer for both production and performance roles: applications are open for singers, coach/accompanists, directors, stage managers, costume managers and company interns. Auditions are being scheduled on a rolling basis, so don't miss out by being a last minute applicant! A word to the wise on applying for this popular program: don't let your slot be taken by an earlier bird!
Ravinia's Steans Music Institute is the Ravinia Festival’s professional studies program for young musicians; the Program for Singers exists to promote the art of song, focusing on the central repertoire of German, French, English, and American art song. Everyone accepted for the program receives a full fellowship covering all Institute activities, housing, most meals and intercampus transportation. Applications are open until October 25, but as always, we recommend you apply early!
The International Vocal Competition ‘s-Hertogenbosch (IVC) has been Holland’s sole international classical vocal competition since 1954. Prizes total € 45.000, and the competition offers a distinguished jury including well-known singers and casting directors and travel expenses for semi-finalists and finalists. Deadlines from November 1, so apply today! See the YAP Tracker listing for complete details.
Applications for the 2014 Emerald City Opera Institute are now up on YAP Tracker! This season, ECO’s Artist Institute will produce a fully-staged production of Dido and Aeneas (Purcell), and participate in the company's mainstage production of Falstaff (Verdi). The three-week program will also contain arias concerts, master classes, and stage movement with professional faculty. Auditions will be held in New York, Las Vegas and Denver as well as by recording. The deadline to apply is December 31.
The International Meistersinger Akademie (IMA) offers emerging artists an exceptional environment of excellence in the study of opera, oratorio and Lied/Mélodie. This is a FULL SCHOLARSHIP summer program in Neumarkt i.d.OPf Germany with an incredible faculty line up, including Edith Wiens, Brian Zeger, Malcolm Martineau, Brigitte Fassbaender and too many others to list. Don't miss this incredible training and career-changing opportunity. Auditions to be held in London, New York and Nürnberg and the deadline to apply is December 5.
Union Avenue Opera's mainstage and chorus application is now open on YAP Tracker! Auditions will be held in Los Angeles, New York and St. Louis. Repertoire for the 2014 summer season Verdi's La Traviata, Previn's A Streetcar Named Desire and Wagner's Siegfried. Check YAP Tracker for audition dates and deadlines.