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The Manhattan Opera Studio will be holding auditions for the 2020 Summer Festival. The MOS Summer Festival is the first Summer Program of its kind in Manhattan. All the selected singers will have the opportunity to perform a fully staged opera with orchestra. Selected singers will participate in an aria and opera scenes concert at the Bruno Walter Auditorium in the prestigious Lincoln Center, masterclasses with some of the most prestigious agents of New York City, feedback auditions with conductors of the Metropolitan Opera House, and coachings in music and diction.

The Dutch National Opera Academy is a two-year master programme (120 ECTS) for highly motivated young opera singers focusing on the integration of the vocal, musical, dramatic and physical components of performing opera. DNOA graduates receive a Master of Music diploma and are trained to be creative, flexible and resilient artists who are equal to the many challenges of a professional career in opera. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2019.

OPERA SUMMER PROGRAM IN THE HEART OF VIENNA Make history singing in the inaugural season of the VIENNA OPERA FESTIVAL 2020. Don Giovanni in full production at the beautiful theater MUTH in the center of Vienna, performed by the students of the Vienna Opera Academy. 
(Principal, supporting & cover roles). There will be 3 performances accompanied by the Ensemble Wien Orchestra. AUGUST 3 - 22, 2020 Application Deadline: December 15, 2019 *LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS available and will be processed in the order in which they are received, so early application is greatly encouraged.

One week left to submit for the Opera Memphis Handorf Company Artist Program! (Dec. 1, 2019) Reserve your audition slot TODAY! *NO SUBMISSION FEE* Auditions: January 5-8, 2020 in New York City; All voice types. More information can be found at www.operamemphis.org/auditions. 8-month paid residency | Insurance and housing included.

The Orpheus Vocal Competition will be held March 6-8, 2020 on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.  The Application Deadline is December 1, 2019. Apply Now. This year the Society will be awarding a $3,000 grand prize for the Student winner and $5,000 for the Young Artist winner.  Additional prizes will be awarded by individuals and corporations. In addition, 1st and 2nd place winners in the High School division will also receive cash awards.  There are 3 categories in Orpheus: • Young Artist for ages 25-30 • Student for ages 19-24 • High School students grades 10-12 Orpheus is the only competition of its kind in the south central United States. http://orpheusvocal.com/

DEADLINE EXTENDED! NOW NOVEMBER 25TH FINAL FINAL! Don't miss it this time, friends! Over $25,000 worth in prizes and awards, with a $10,000 First Prize, and a jury of some of the most important international casting directors and esteemed operatic professionals from: Metropolitan Opera -- Bayerisches Staatsoper -- Dutch National Opera -- Opéra National de Bordeaux -- Opera Nacional de Chile -- Staatstheater Braunschweig -- Theater Basel -- Canadian Opera Company -- Dallas Opera -- Santa Fe Opera -- Spoleto Festival, and more! This is THE event in New York City for the 2019 audition and competition season! The world's first International Vocal Competition and Professional Casting Audition all-in-one! Don't miss it, Apply right now!

Apply today to the TSM Art of Song program to study this summer with Benjamin Appl (baritone), Wolfram Rieger (piano), and Steven Philcox (piano)! The Toronto Summer Music Academy is a one-of-a-kind educational opportunity for chamber musicians and singers 18-35 years old, on the threshold of a professional career. Academy Fellows attend the TSM Academy on full scholarship covering tuition, studying and performing with international guest artists in various concerts throughout the Festival. Fellows are billeted with Toronto Summer Music supporters, eat lunch together daily, and are guests at all Festival concerts.

The Georg Solti Accademia (GSA), heralded by Opera Now as providing "the finest training” for outstanding young opera singers and repetiteurs, is now accepting applications for its 2020 courses. We offer outstanding, fully-funded courses for both singers and repetiteurs aimed at providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to reach their full potential as artists. More information at: www.georgsoltiaccademia.org. Singers Course Guest Artists include: Richard Bonynge, Barbara Frittoli, Violeta Urmana. Faculty Includes: Jonathan Papp - Artistic Director; Jonathan Lakeland – Assistant to the AD & ED and Coach/Repetiteur; Stefano Baldasseroni – Italian Diction and Language Coach; and others TBA. Deadline November 22, 2019.

Opera NEO Summer Opera Festival and Workshop 2020: Deadlines approaching: New York/Boston/Washington DC/Greensboro/Tallahassee! Spend a summer discovering what makes you a unique artist! Join us in beautiful San Diego to find inspiration, grow, learn, network, and make great music. We provide individual attention and a welcoming community for safe exploration. All participants sing a role in one of our three fully-staged, single-cast opera productions with professional orchestra. Additional performance opportunities are offered in a Cabaret, concerts, and other community events. Paid and tuition based positions are open. Be a part of this intensive opera workshop for the 21st century artist!  Deadlines & audition info: operaneo.com

Bel Canto Summer Voice Program in Munich: Bel Canto Voice Program LTD. Early Bird Discount on December 1st, 2019. Now in our 9th year, we offer amazing programs in Audition Training, Voice Study, Young Dramatic Voice, and in 2020 our inaugural ART of the LIED MUNICH, study the German language during the program. The only summer program which takes place in Munich, Germany; a vibrant, cultured city, with the opportunity to visit Salzburg and Neuschwanstein Castle. Agent auditions, scene study, acting, masterclasses, singing and coaching lessons, concerts, informal chats by members of the Bavarian State Opera. Program dates: July 27th - August 15th, 2020 in the heart of Munich. www.belcantosinging.com