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MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE: Studio Artist Auditions, 21-22 Season. Deadline Approaching! Oct. 12, 2020. MOT is working with other young artist programs on a coordinated virtual audition process this fall. The Studio Artists of Michigan Opera Theatre gain valuable experience through myriad performance opportunities in MOT mainstage and Studio productions, and community events. They also benefit from advanced individual training and guidance from program director, Richard Leech and an array of world class professionals, guest artists, and coaches. Artists receive salary, health care benefits, and reimbursement for relocation, as well as a career development fund. For More info: https://www.yaptracker.com/opportunities/detail/?id=1756485
Launch your career in paradise with PALM BEACH OPERA. The free application deadline for our 2022 Benenson Young Artist and Apprentice Artist Programs is Monday, OCTOBER 12. These 5-month professional residencies offer transformative performing opportunities and intensive training with an outstanding resident staff and guest faculty. All artists work with distinguished guest coaches Craig Rutenberg and Danielle Orlando; voice teachers Stephen King, Michael Paul, and Nova Thomas; diction coach Corradina Caporello; acting coach Paul Curran; and resident coaches Greg Ritchey, Tim Cheung, Ksenia Leletkina, and Ben Malensek. Benenson Young Artists sing supporting roles and cover lead roles alongside our international casts, while Apprentice Artists perform throughout our beautiful community in concerts.
Apply now to the National Opera Association's Carolyn Bailey and Dominick Argento Vocal Competition, the finals of which will be held virtually by video submission on January 9, 2021. Now with reduced applications fees this year ($20/$40). $8,500 will be awarded in two divisions: Scholarship (ages 18-24) and Artist (ages 25-40). Application deadline is October 15. Visit https://www.noa.org/competitions/vocal-competition.html for complete details and to apply!
Progressive Musicians is dedicated to helping musicians achieve their goals and advance artistically. We recently launched our Fall Online Classics Competition! Over $2,500 in available prizes. Early bird special on application submissions by October 15th. Deadline to apply is November 1st. Open to Vocalists ages 14 and up, pianists, violinists, violists, cellists, bassists, guitarists of all ages and nationalities. Soloists and duo ensembles may compete. For more information, visit our website, www.progressivemusicians.com, or email us at director@progressivemusicians.com.
The American Traditions Vocal Competition has announced they will change course for 2021 and hold their 28th annual vocal competition virtually from February 9-19, 2021. Singers will still perform nine different genres of American music and will be eligible to receive almost $40,000 in prizes. Following the audio-only application, 28 singers will be selected as Quarterfinailsts. Each contestant will have planning sessions with AD and A/V teams, as well as rehearsals for filming, recording and preparation, and will receive either $300 or recording equipment, depending on need. Applications are due October 18, 2020. Apply today! QUESTIONS: Email Artistic Director Mikki Sodergren at msodergren@americantraditionscompetition.com
Learn to sing opera with Carlo Colombara & Fulvio Massa in the great Italian tradition of Paride Venturi, who was taught by Arturo Melocchi, in the historic city of Bologna, Italy. Master the fundamentals of singing, including vocal technique, support, singing on the breath and projection. Enhance your singing with optimal methods of studying operatic scores, theatrical studies with directors and actors, plus meetings with speech therapists, psychologists and physiotherapists to achieve a complete understanding of the multiple facets needed to become a great singer. Masterclasses will be presented by great names in the world of opera including Hui He, Luciana Serra, Aprile Millo, Fabio Armiliato, Marco Boemi, Leone Magiera and many more.
XX International MasterClass of RAINA KABAIVANSKA | Sofia 8.09. - 26.09.2020 | NEW BULGARIAN UNIVERSITY | Sofia Opera and Ballet | Audition 7.09. | GALA CONCERT 27.09. | Registration https://goo.gl/vCE74f | Calendar of cultural events of Sofia Municipality In her Master Class Raina Kabaivanska works on improving the vocal technique and actor’s interpretation of pieces chosen by participants themselves. The most successful graduates perform in a Gala concert along with the orchestra of Sofia Opera and Ballet. The participants with the best achievements during the Master Class and the Gala concert will be awarded scholarships from Raina Kabaivanska Fund at NBU for further training in Italy. Apply by September 3, 2020.
Carnegie Hall's SongStudio is a weeklong intensive for emerging professional vocalists happening online this January under the leadership of world-renowned soprano Renée Fleming. Designed to renew and refresh the presentation and experience of the vocal recital, SongStudio brings leading musicians and other performing artists together to mentor emerging vocalists and young artists, exploring innovative approaches to both classic and current song repertoire, and inviting new audiences to engage with the art form. Application Deadline: September 26, 2020; Recommendation Deadline: October 3, 2020; Invited Candidates Notified By: October 16, 2020; Program Duration: January 17–24, 2021. Apply Now!
As we approach a fall opera audition season that will be unlike any we've seen before, YAP Tracker is committed to helping our members navigate the changes. Many companies will be opting for video or virtual auditions, so we've collected some resources we hope will be helpful.
Tri-Cities Opera's first national vocal competition, TCO NEXT, will encourage emerging professional singers by promoting new voices and new music. This completely online opportunity features an anonymous audio-only first round, and a focus on new music and musical theatre. Singers will compete for cash prizes with a grand prize of $3000 and a contract for a future role with Tri-Cities Opera. Early bird deadline: August 1, 2020.