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SPECTRUM RESIDENT ARTISTS PROGRAM
Virginia Opera's Spectrum Resident Artist Program provides exceptionally talented young artists with a seasonal residency program that offers an extensive schedule of performing opportunities in the context of a professional training program. Artists receive a weekly compensation, plus housing and transportation to Virginia. Participants in the program perform small roles and/or cover leading roles in the company's mainstage productions. Additionally, young artists perform leading roles in several fully-staged Education and Community Outreach productions that tour schools throughout the state of Virginia. Community concerts and company promotional concerts offer artists the opportunity to perform standard arias and ensembles in concerts with piano. Spectrum artists are regularly re-engaged for main stage productions in future seasons.
Auditions are held in New York. In the past, they have taken place in the Fall. For audition information go to: http://www.vaopera.org/downloads/documents/SRAP_ApplicationForm.pdf
The Wolf Trap Opera Company is a paid, performance-oriented summer residency for singers of exceptional achievement and potential. All productions are professionally conducted, directed, coached, and designed, and are performed in the original language with full orchestra.
For audition information visit this link:
http://www.wolf-trap.org/Opera/Audition_and_Information.aspx
Lake George Opera began with a production of Die Fledermaus at the Diamond Point Theatre on July 5, 1962. To date, the Company has performed ninety different fully-staged works by fifty-two different composers, including thirty-three works by American composers and ten premiere productions. Throughout its history, the Company's continued success has been shaped by visionary leaders, talented artists, and critically acclaimed productions.
For more information on Lake George Opera and auditions visit their site:
http://www.lakegeorgeopera.org/
The Santa Fe Opera's Apprentice Program for Singers is internationally recognized as one of the finest programs of its type. Every year, more than 1,000 young performers audition for the 40 or so available positions. Those who are selected participate in a rigorous program of training and performances, which includes supporting roles in mainstage operas, starring in two evenings of apprentice scenes, vocal coachings, auditions, and many other activities. The application process for the Apprentice Singer Program takes place in August and September for the following summer.
For more information about the program go to:
http://www.santafeopera.org/apprenticeprograms/singers/programrequirements.aspx .
For more on how to apply to the program email: artsadmin@santafeopera.org
Lindemann Young Artist Development Program
The goal of the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, founded in 1980, is to nurture the most talented young artists through training and performance opportunities. To be considered for an audition, you must have prior training in music (preferably a Bachelor's or Master's degree in music). You must demonstrate major operatic potential, as evidenced by musical and theatrical training. After the panel has reviewed your materials and reached a decision as to whether or not you will be invited to audition, you will be contacted. The Met reserves the right, without explanation, to decline to hear applicants. At your audition, you must be able to offer five operatic arias, in the original keys and languages. Successful participants are offered a position with the program for a period of one year with second and third year options held by The Met.
To Apply: In the past The Lindemann Young Artists Program accepted applications starting in early November. Keep watching their web site for future application deadlines:
http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/auditions/young_artists/Application.aspx?mode=singer
Each year, nearly 800 artists between the ages of 20 and 34 audition at sites across the country and approximately 29 are chosen, making it an illustrious honor to be accepted into Merola Opera Program. The Merola participants, (approximately 24 singers, 4 apprentice coaches and one stage director) receive intensive training for 11-weeks. Durring this 11 week summer program there will be Two opera productions, one staged scenes program with orchestra, and one concert with orchestra will be presented. Internationally renowned artists will conduct a series of master classes for the Merola Opera Program. In addition, career grants in the amount of $10,000 are available to each Merola alumnus/a by application for five years, with a maximum of $5,000 in any single year. Preliminary regional auditions are normally held in the fall during late September and throughout October. Continue to watch the Merola section of the san Francisco opera website for audition dates and requirements for coming years: http://sfopera.com/p/?mID=92
Nashville Opera Association provides performance and educational opportunities for four career-oriented young singers and one coach/accompanist. The Mary Ragland Young Artist Program offers developing professional singers valuable performance experience and prepares singers for roles in productions at many of the nations leading opera houses. Performance opportunities include the leading roles on the spring educational tour, comprimario roles in main stage productions, and various concert appearances. Contract dates are early January through mid-April. The contract includes a weekly salary, round-trip transportation from the city of origin, and subsidized housing. Applications are reviewed until all positions are filled.
Continue to watch the Nashville Opera’s website for current openings:
http://www.nashvilleopera.org/html/YoungArtist.php
The application form for this program can be found in PDF format here:
http://www.nashvilleopera.org/media_center/MRYAPapplication.pdf
The Nashville Opera requests that you mail all applications to:
Mary Ragland Young Artist Program
Attn: Stuart Holt
Director of Education
Nashville Opera Association
3628 Trousdale Drive, Suite D
Nashville, TN 37204
Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program
Founded in March 2002, Washington National Opera's Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program, under the leadership of Plácido Domingo, supports the artistic development of talented young opera singers, coach-accompanists, directors and conductors.
For audition information visit:
http://www.dc-opera.org/experience/education/youngartist.asp