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Apply for the tuition-free 2024/25 MABC Emerging Artists training and performance program. This exciting yearlong educational initiative offers aspiring singers the chance to explore diverse musical genres and showcase their skills through performances in the MABC's Madison Sounds music series, special events like the Easter and Christmas festival services, and regular substitute singer gigs.  Six talented singers will be chosen through online auditions to participate in this year-long fellowship. Each of the six fellows will be granted a total stipend of $1,000.

Live Auditions for MN Opera's Resident Artist Program in New York, Cincinnati, Houston, and Minneapolis - September 2024 One of North America’s premier training programs, the MN Opera Resident Artist Program offers a full season of employment for talented artists beginning their professional careers. From September through May, Resident Artists gain valuable experience through mainstage productions and community performances, while refining their skills off stage and mentoring with guest instructors and staff. Learn more about Minnesota Opera and the Resident Artist Program. Apply today! Singers: https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/minnesota-opera-2025 Pianists: https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/minnesota-opera-coach-2025 Deadline July 1, 2024.

THE SOLDIERS' CHORUS of The United States Army Field Band, the Army's Premier Touring Chorus, is hiring Alto & Tenor!  See our website for complete details:  https://armyfieldband.com/careers/vocalists_vacancy_2024 !! Application Deadline:  June 13, 2024 !! Live final rounds (by invitation): Sep 5, 2024 (Tenor); Sep 10, 2024 (Alto). - $72,000-80,000 starting salary - 30 days paid vacation annually - Full Medical and Dental care, plus medical care for immediate family members - Permanent assignment at Fort Meade, MD, in the Washington, DC area - Post 9/11 GI Bill:  $$$ for additional education & training - Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program *Audition travel and lodging paid for applicants that pre-qualify for Army service.

The VOCAL IMMERSION PROGRAM at CASTLETON (ViP) is a 2-week performing arts mentoring program for a select group of emerging professional artists. World-renowned singers, Michelle DeYoung, Paul Groves, actress Dietlinde Turban Maazel, are joined by Robert Grayson, Ben Malensek, world percussion artist Tom Teasley, and guest advisors Susan Graham, Bryn Terfel, and Stephen Wadsworth. ViP is merit-based and tuition-free. Shared houses and meals at Castleton farms provide full immersion and focus. No age restrictions. Program Dates: JAN 06-18, 2025. Public Performances by participants: Art Song Recital JAN 11 & Opera Scenes JAN 18. Pre-screening materials and $50 app fee are due via e-mail to JaredY@castletonfestival.org by JUL 15, 2024.

Call for male singers! Varna International is now casting all male roles for La Cenerentola and Don Giovanni in Italy! Scholarships are available! Dates: July 3-28, 2024 Conductor: Maestro Buchalter, The Metropolitan Opera. Participants will receive in-depth music instruction from expert faculty from the Metropolitan Opera and other prestigious institutions and will benefit from unparalleled performance opportunities with orchestra in Italy! Apply today! https://varnainternational.com

XXIV International Masterclass of RAINA KABAIVANSKA. Deadline for submitting the application form: 06.09.2024. Audition: 12 and 13.09.2024. Gala concert: 02.10.2024. In her Master Class Raina Kabaivanska works on improving the vocal technique and actor’s interpretation of the participants in pieces chosen by themselves. The most successful graduates perform in a Gala concert with the orchestra of Sofia Opera and Ballet. The participants with the best achievements are awarded scholarships from Raina Kabaivanska Fund at NBU for further training in Italy. Prominent participants in the Master Class will also have the opportunity to participate in performances of Sofia Opera and Ballet, in concerts with Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra and more.

Spend your summer in Italy, performing with orchestra and immerse yourself in Italian language and culture at Berlin Opera Academy's sister academy: Saluzzo Opera Academy.  SOA 2024 // Festival Repertoire. Alcina: Händel July 1 - 31. Giulio Cesare: Händel August 1 - 27. Perform a role with orchestra in the SOA 2024 Summer Festival. Study with faculty actively working in the industry. Learn how to get hired through agent auditions, personal mentorship & workshops. Specialized Masterclasses & Coachings. Italian Language Class & Immersion. Local Student Accommodation. Over €100k in scholarships available.

Spend your summer in Italy, performing with orchestra and immerse yourself in Italian language and culture at Berlin Opera Academy's sister academy: Saluzzo Opera Academy.  SOA 2024 // Festival Repertoire. Alcina: Händel July 1 - 31. Giulio Cesare: Händel August 1 - 27. Perform a role with orchestra in the SOA 2024 Summer Festival. Study with faculty actively working in the industry. Learn how to get hired through agent auditions, personal mentorship & workshops. Specialized Masterclasses & Coachings. Italian Language Class & Immersion. Local Student Accommodation. Over €100k in scholarships available.

Train and perform in the picturesque Umbria hills of Orvieto, Italy this summer with Hungarian Opera Stars Klára Kolonits and Eric Stoklossa, and expert coaches, conductors, composers, Italian teachers, and wellness experts. Orvieto Musica (OM) has only FOUR spots remaining for 1 soprano, 1 mezzo-soprano, 1 tenor, and 1 bass. Substantial partial scholarships available. Apply now for OM’s Intensive Voice Program, featuring SEVEN mentors. The festival includes lessons, coachings, master classes, Italian lessons, Somatic Breathing workshops, career seminars, and performances. Refine your artistry, technique, and performance experience. Details at www.orvietomusica.org Suitable for advanced undergraduates to emerging professionals, up to age 30.

The NTD International Chinese Vocal Competition will be held at Merkin Hall in Kaufman Music Center in New York from September 18th to the 21st, 2024. The gold award winner will receive $10,000. The competition specially invited vocalists from the world-famous Shen Yun Performing Arts Company to serve as judges. Contestants will have the opportunity to be selected, on-site, to perform later with the world-renowned performing arts company—to tour the world singing on the most prestigious stages, fulfilling an artist's dream. The repertoire includes arias from Western opera, Chinese classical songs, and art songs. We welcome Chinese vocal artists, vocal teachers, vocal students and other professional vocalists aged 18-50 to apply!