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DIE FLEDERMAUS: January 13 – February 11, 2019. Deadline: November 30, 2018. Lyric Opera Studio Weimar is a comprehensive opera training program for emerging professional singers considering a career in Europe, with a focus on the German theater system. Participants will sing a full role in Die Fledermaus with professional chamber orchestra. Now in our twelfth year, we offer intensive training in singing, movement, rehearsal process and role study, master classes, individual lessons, stagecraft instruction, and daily German language training. Also included are sessions on audition techniques, career management and opportunities to audition for German state and private agents. Scholarships available! www.lyricoperastudioweimar.com

Deadline Extended! Submit your application today for the 31st Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition! Your chance to compete for a grand prize of $10,000 and performing with acclaimed Music Director Emmanuel Villaume in front of a panel of judges that has included: Andreas Melinat - Director of Artistic Planning, Lyric Opera of Chicago; Pal Moe - Casting Director, Baayerische Staatsoper and Casting Consultant, Glyndebourne Festival and Opéra de Lille; Joshua Winograde - Senior Director Artistic Planning, Los Angeles Opera; Diane Zola - Director of Artistic Administration, Houston Grand Opera. The competition will once again be chaired by Brian Zeger - Artistic Director. of the Ellen and James S. Marcus Institute for Vocal Arts.

DEADLINE: Friday 23 November, 2018! Georg Solti Accademia: Courses for Singers and Repetiteurs. A fully-funded three week immersion in Italian opera singing, with a focus on language, style and technique in the 19th and early 20th century Italian repertoire. GUEST ARTISTS for the GSA Bel Canto Course include: Richard Bonynge, Barbara Frittoli, Roberto Frontali. FACULTY includes: Jonathan Papp - Artistic Director, Jonathan Lakeland – Assistant to the Artistic Director and Repetiteur, Paolo Speca – Principal Vocal Coach and ensembles, Isabella Radcliffe – Language Coach, Stefano Baldasseroni – Italian Diction and Language Coach, Federico Grazzini – Stage Direction. For more information on the Solti Peretti REPETITEUR COURSE visit: https://www.yaptracker.com/opportunities/detail/?id=1746002 or http://www.georgsoltiaccademia.org/repetiteurs/

Opera NEO Summer Opera Festival and Workshop 2019: Deadline approaching: New York/Boston/Washington DC/Greensboro/Tallahassee! Tired of trying to fit the mold? 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. Opera NEO is created for the next generation of opera singers to prepare and inspire them to perform at the highest level. 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 (scenes program), concerts, and other community events. Be a part of this intensive opera workshop for the 21st century artist! Deadlines & audition info: operaneo.com

Auditions for Pittsburgh Festival Opera's 2019 Summer Festival Season are coming up quickly! Come join us next summer as we perform Wagner's The Valkyrie, two operas by Mr. Fred Rogers, Puccini's Gianni Schicchi and Richard Strauss's The Love of Danae! "What attracted me to Pittsburgh Festival Opera was their emphasis on storytelling and audience inclusivity. The modern English translations break the barrier between performer and audience member, allowing for much more visceral theatrical experiences. Not only is Pittsburgh Festival Opera a forward-thinking, intimate opera company, it is a safe and nurturing environment filled with kind and supportive colleagues who genuinely want the best for each other." -Nicolette Mavroleon, 2018

OPERA NORTH 2019 RESIDENT ARTIST PROGRAM: APPLY NOW! Opera North's Resident Artists are an integral and celebrated part of our company and are featured prominently throughout Opera North's summer season which includes Verdi's Macbeth, Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance, a special opera/circus production celebrating the music of Aaron Copland, and concerts at historic sites around the New Hampshire and Vermont. Stipends and housing provided. Auditions are offered in cities around the country, with upcoming auditions in Dallas, Chicago, Champaign, Bloomington, Philadelphia, NYC, Boston, and Atlanta.

ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY for NEW YORK auditions: Do you feel like you spend more time preparing to perform than actually performing? 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. New York application deadline – November 9th. Denver application deadline – December 9th.

Deadline Fast Approaching! Applying early is strongly recommended. Don't miss your chance to be heard by the absolute biggest names in the industry, in what is one of the most esteemed judging and advisory panels ever assembled! The Premiere Opera Foundation's International Vocal Competition & Masterclasses, in it's second year, is a world class opportunity that will distribute over $25K in prizes and awards, offer unparalleled Masterclasses, as well as a private audition at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy, and more! All the info can be found here: https://www.premiereoperafoundation.org/2018-app-dates/ Deadline is November 10th!

For forty seasons, The Ohio Light Opera has dedicated itself to the exploration and production of the best of traditional operetta and musical theater. This includes the complete Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire, as well as the recognized treasures from the Viennese, French, Hungarian, German, and American repertoire. The 40 performing artists who make up the vocal ensemble are chosen for their abilities to perform and work at the highest level in all disciplines demanded by the company’s specialized repertoire. Application deadlines for singers for the 2019 Festival Season are approaching quickly. Deadlines vary by audition location with deadlines for major cities like New York and Chicago coming quickly.

Announcing the 2019 Orpheus Vocal Competition. Orpheus provides financial support and encouragement to singers up to age 30 from around the United States who are pursuing careers as Vocal artists. Orpheus is the only competition of its kind in the south central United States. December 1, 2018 is the Application Deadline. There are 3 categories in Orpheus: • Young Artist: for ages 25-30 • Student: for ages 19-24 • High School – students grades 10-12 This year the Society will be awarding grand prizes of $3,000 for the Student winner and $5,000 for the Young Artist winner. Additional prizes will be awarded by individuals and corporations ranging from $300 to $2,500. Apply now at http://orpheusvocal.com/