Tuition-free world class training in Milan: Teatro alla Scala Academy Young Artist Program

Do you want voice training at the highest level in one of the world’s foremost temples of opera? The La Scala Academy of Lyric Opera is the choice for you!

The program (tuition free!) hones your interpretation of opera and chamber repertoire through coaching in vocal scores, vocal technique and stage presence, body language techniques and physical expression under the guidance of artists of the caliber of Luciana D’Intino, Renato Bruson, Luciana Serra, Eva Mei and Gregory Kunde, to name a few. Concerts with orchestra or piano, opera productions at La Scala and tours in Italy and abroad are planned. Lessons in Italian for foreigners will also be provided and participants are given a monthly stipend!

Per essere ammessi al concorso i candidati devono:
Candidates for admission must:

a) essere nati il o dopo il 1 gennaio 1987.
Be born on or after the 1st  of January 1987.

b) possedere un diploma di Conservatorio o titolo equipollente. In caso di studi privati, possedere la lettera di presentazione dell'insegnante.
Hold a singing degree from a State Conservatoire or equivalent Academy of Music. Where candidates have studied at a private music school or under a private teacher, the school director or teacher must provide a statement declaring that the pupil is fit and ready to enter the Programme.

Age Limit: 30
Il concorso non e' aperto a minorenni e il limite massimo di eta' e' di 30 anni
You must be 18-30 to participate.

Deadline: Thu, March 2, 2017

Materials Required
La domanda d'ammissione deve essere compilata in ogni sua parte e completata con gli allegati richiesti, riepilogati qui sotto:  / Complete the YAP Tracker online application. Application requirements include:
1. Pagamento di € 85 per l'iscrizione - € 85 Application fee
2. Curriculum completato dalle specifiche richieste al punto 5 del bando di concorso - CV, completed with the specific requirements set out in the call for admission (at step 5)
3. 2 fotografie recenti  - 2 recent photos
4. copia digitale di eventuali piazzamenti in rilevanti concorsi vocali - scanned copy of certification of any top three placements in solo vocal competitions of national and international importance (optional)
5. Eventuali lettere di referenze - letters of reference (optional)

Application Form Location
http://www.yaptracker.com/applications/teatro-alla-scala-academy-2017

Audition Location and Date: Milan I(taly), Mon 27th Mar 2017 - Mon 10th Apr 2017

Pianist Provided: Yes. May not bring own

Location: Milan (Italy)

Program Dates: September 01, 2017 - June 30, 2019

Program Information
The course is aimed at young singers who possess the artistic and vocal qualities that merit advanced training; it aims at providing the competences for a professional career as an opera singer, based on solid and extensive experience in voice, music, theatre and culture.

Principal teachers will be: Luciana D'Intino, Renato Bruson, Luciana Serra, Gregory Kunde, Eva Mei, Vincenzo Scalera, Umberto Finazzi, James Vaughan, Marina Bianchi, Marco Gandini.

Payment is provided
A monthly scholarship in the amount of Euro 860 gross is guaranteed. Tuition is free. See website for additional information.

Contact Information
Accademia d’arti e mestieri dello spettacolo Teatro alla Scala
Via Santa Marta, 18 - 20123 Milano
tel. +39 - 02/854511.38/60/22
e-mail: musica@accademialascala.it
www.accademialascala.it