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Apply now to the National Opera Association's Carolyn Bailey and Dominick Argento Vocal Competition, the finals of which will be held January 11, 2020, in Cleveland. $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!

Just over a week to go until applications close for the second Glyndebourne Opera Cup. Don't miss this opportunity to take part in this renowned international competition for opera singers. Glyndebourne’s major new international singing competition returns in 2020 with a renewed commitment to supporting diversity in opera. The Glyndebourne Opera Cup – the international competition for opera singers is designed to discover and spotlight the best young singers around the world, offering a top prize of £15,000 and a guaranteed role at a leading international opera house. The final will once again be broadcast live on Sky Arts on 7 March 2020 and is produced by Factory Films.

The Verbier Festival Academy’s Atelier Lyrique is unique among voice programmes in Europe. Singers are accepted for either or both of the Atelier’s Opera and/or Song Programmes. They are mentored by living legends of opera and art song performance, among them in 2020 are Brigitte Fassbaender, Barbara Frittoli and Thomas Quasthoff. Singers also work with and are coached by collaborative pianists and vocal coaches Caroline Dowdle and James Baillieu, who lead the Opera and Song Programmes respectively. During their three weeks in Verbier, singers prepare for song recital performances and a semi-staged opera performance with orchestra. The featured opera in 2020 is Puccini's La Bohème.

DEADLINE APPROACHING! At Opera Colorado, we believe the key to mastering your craft is through performance, not constant rehearsal. Each member of the Opera Colorado Artist in Residence Program has the incredible opportunity to sing all over the state of Colorado in touring productions, sing supporting roles and cover leading roles with one of the premier opera companies in the U.S., as well as receive individual coaching with world-class directors, conductors and singers to further their growth. Housing in beautiful Denver, CO is provided and competitive pay gives each Artist in Residence the opportunity to enjoy Colorado to the fullest. Apply today; this opportunity only comes along once a year! Application deadline: October 15, 2019.

Last Chance to apply for the Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist Program 2020-2021 Season Auditions! Application Deadline is this Friday, October 11!! Resident Artists receive: A weekly stipend; Assistance with relocation expenses; AGMA rates for mainstage roles; Assistance with voice lessons. Application Requirements: -Current Professional Resume and Headshot. -Two Letters of Recommendation (must be received by Thursday, October 17). -$40 Application Fee. Application: yaptracker.com/applications/pittsburgh-opera-2019. Additional Information: pittsburghopera.org/resident-artists/auditions/.

Application deadline TODAY Oct. 6! The Music Academy of the West 2020 VOCAL INSTITUTE is the leading source to prepare for a 21st century career in voice and vocal piano. Full-scholarship program includes free tuition, housing, and meals. 2020 productions: two fully-staged performances of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, semi-staged Ravel’s Les enfants et les sortilèges, and staged chamber opera Philip Glass’s Les Enfants Terribles. Participants also enjoy weekly private lessons, public masterclasses, vocal chamber performances, an Acting Workshop, Industry Day, and the opportunity to compete in the Marilyn Horne Song Competition to win a $5,000 cash prize and international recital tour. Study with star-powered faculty and enjoy a summer just steps from the beach.

OPERASTUDIO MASTERCLASSES 19/20 – UNIVERSITY OF ALCALÁ DE HENARES. MADRID. SPAIN. 10 ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME The only opportunity in the world to learn first hand with the most prestigious artists. Classes with: PACO AZORÍN, ENZA FERRARI, AQUILES MACHADO, JOSÉ MIGUEL PÉREZ–SIERRA, MARIELLA DEVIA, PAUL ÈMILE FOURNY, GIANLUIGI GELMETTI, MIQUEL ORTEGA, IGNACIO COBETA, XAVIER SABATA, and LOURDES PÉREZ–SIERRA. More information about masterclasses deadline, our history, activities, fees, auditions, scholarships, lyric concerts, job board and discounts in the web: http://operastudio.fgua.es and mail: operastudio@fgua.es https://www.facebook.com/operastudiofgua/

Mascarade Opera Studio Programme 2020-21: deadline 21st October 2019. A nine-month fully funded high-ability training programme in opera designed to support singers and répétiteurs of exceptional talent at the initial stages of their career. Based in Florence, Italy, the programme includes enhanced performance skills training for opera provided by expert coaches, vocal consultants, performance specialists and invited master teachers, alongside orchestral showcases and a variety of carefully chosen performance opportunities.

Applications for the 9th Annual Mildred Miller International Voice Competition are due October 4th, 2019! Join us in Pittsburgh for cash prizes up to $3,000. "I am so honored to be a part of the legacy of the Mildred Miller Competition: PFO made it such a great experience, down to the last detail!" -2018 First Prize Winner, Katherine Beck. The 2019 judges include: Mildred Miller, Internationally renowned Mezzo Soprano and Founder of Pittsburgh Festival Opera; Robert Chafin, Tenor and Professor of Voice at West Virginia University; Robert Croan, Local Music Critic; William J. Powers, Managing Director of Pittsburgh Opera; Maria Sensi Sellner, Conductor and Artistic & General Director of Resonance Works Pittsburgh; Maria Spacagna, Soprano and Professor of Voice at Carnegie Mellon University.

Directed by Anthony Laciura (Metropolitan Opera, HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire's, and Netflix's 'Like Father') New York Dramatic Voices' Winter Workshop is a 2-week program in the heart of Manhattan. Participants will take part in coachings, acting and movement classes, and masterclasses given by respected professionals in the field. The program culminates in an open concert in New York City of staged scene selections on January 18, 2020. Class sizes are limited to give each singer quality instruction with our coaches and masterclass technicians. While NYDV was created to provide opportunities for singers with dramatic voices, we welcome all fachs. Partial Scholarships Available! October 4, 2019 Deadline!! www.newyorkdramaticvoices.com