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The Resonanz Opera 2019 Big Voices Singing Artists Program – Apply by March 15th! Richard Wagner’s “Die Walküre” Act 3. Audition Dates: Mentor, OH TBA; Video Auditions are Preferred! The Program Goals: The Singing Artists Program was established by Resonanz Opera for singers seeking vocal study who want to bring their talent to the mainstage. The program was created to provide formal vocal education and the professional development of emerging opera singers at all stages of their career. Through this program Resonanz Opera also brings the national opera scene and local talent together with the Singing Artists and the program faculty.

Aquilon Music Festival is currently accepting applications from aspiring young artists. Located on the grounds of Linfield College in the heart of the picturesque Willamette Valley in Oregon's wine country, Aquilon is an intensive 3-week program dedicated to education and rediscovery of the forgotten works of the past. The highlights of the 2019 season include a fully-staged production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute," art song recitals, winery concerts, galas, scene programs, and more! Apply online at www.aquilonmusicfestival.org by March 3rd. A generous amount of financial aid is available. A limited amount of full-tuition fellowships will be offered to exceptional musicians.

Join us this June for a 10 day intensive focused on breath, body, communication! Yoga for Singers, Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, improvisation, stress management for peak performance, mock auditions with NYC vocal agent. Master classes, one on one vocal coachings, public performance. Limited class size 10 participants. All classes held at Opera America NYC; deadline application March 10, 2019. Auditions Sunday March 17, 2019 at Opera America. Two pieces of contrasting nature; headshot, resume; bring own pianist. $35 audition fee. See RespiroOperaNYC.org for application form.

Preparing the opera singer of the 21st century. Join us at the Vocal Academy of Orvieto. Our 2019 SEASON: Così fan tutte~Mozart; Il giuoco del quadriglio~Caldara. We offer fully staged, costumed roles with orchestra, concerts, private voice lessons/coachings, Italian instruction~yoga, recitative training w. Italian conductor, an intimate setting & group meals. Feldenkrais postural training, conversation groups, career lectures. Premiere Faculty includes Jim Meredith~pianist of Frederika von Stade, Hugo Vera~Metropolitan Opera tenor, Marco Bellussi~stage director,Teatro la Fenice, Maestro Raffaele Cipriano~Sarasota Opera, Marie Te Hapuku, Metropolitan Opera. Accepting application until all roles are filled. For more information go to www.vocalacademyorvieto.com

Deadline Approaching: Apply Today for the 2019 Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition. The Jensen Foundation supports America’s most promising young opera professionals with its annual Vocal Competition. Singers compete for their share of $41,500 in awards, including a $15,000 First Place award. The 2019 competition takes place at the Baruch Performing Arts Center in New York City May 13-18. The singing environment is well-organized and supportive with professional accompanists and preliminary judges. Twelve finalists are chosen to perform before the Finals Judges who are distinguished in the world of opera. After the competition, finalists may request feedback from the judges. Apply by Sunday, March 17 to join us in New York this May!

In need of an inspiring week or confidence building, sensible shop talk, new friendships and networking, and world class training? Consider the Druid City Opera Workshop, May 22-30, 2019 at the University of Alabama. Classes in acting, dance, improvisation, stage combat and other skills are combined with master classes, diction workshops and auditions clinics, all taught by a dedicated faculty under the leadership of Paul Houghtaling including Linda Lister, Amanda Johnston, Richard Masters, Kevin Chance, David Ronis, Dawn Neely and others. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! www.opera.music.ua.edu Application deadline: March 15, 2019

The Schmidt Vocal Institute nurtures and mentors the development of talented, young singers who wish to pursue studies in music performance and/or education. The curriculum focuses on training singers to have a healthy technique, improved musicianship, and outstanding performance skills. 2019 guest faculty includes Michael Heaston, Martin Katz, Beth Roberts, and Pierre Vallet. Apply by March 10 at www.schmidtvocalinsitute.org!

CT Lyric Opera and the CT Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra are pleased to announce the 5th Season of their summer program, the Greve Opera Academy and Music Festival in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Running from June 10 - July 6, the Academy will feature fully staged productions with orchestra of Puccini's Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi as well as other concerts and recitals in Greve and Florence. The Academy also includes excursions, Italian language, vocal technique, coachings, acting and more, including masterclasses with world-renowned soprano Katia Ricciarelli. Many participants have gone on to perform with CLO back in the US in main-stage or Young Artist Program productions. Live auditions in NYC as well as submitted materials accepted.

Auditions for the 2019 Manhattan Opera Studio are approaching. Apply NOW! This year the Manhattan Opera Studio will be producing a full version with orchestra of Wagner's Die Walküre. We are proud to be the first and only young artist program to perform a full Wagnerian opera. In addition we will be performing Mozart's The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro and Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos. Selected singers will participate in a concert at Carnegie Hall, masterclasses with some of the most prestigious agents of New York City, feedback auditions with conductors of the Metropolitan Opera House, and music coachings. For more information and to apply, please visit www.manhattanoperastudio.org

After many successful programs in Europe and the US, Canto Vocal Programs returns for its second summer in Louisville, KY. Canto-Louisville's expert faculty (MET, Les Maîtres Sonneurs, Opera Theatre of St Louis, Ópera de Colombia, CCM) helps each singer develop the musical, linguistic and dramatic skills that are the hallmark of great performers. The 2019 program offers opportunities to learn and perform through public master classes, concerts and a staged production of Carmen. Daily coachings and classes are provided with emphasis on style as well as French conversation classes. Join us for a unique learning experience with the Canto team! More information about all our programs (Toulouse, Zagreb and Louisville) on our website.