LAST CALL for 6 REMAINING ROLES for Prague Summer Nights, June 15-July 13, 2026. In Mozart’s The Magic Flute/Die Zauberflöte, fully staged with orchestra at Prague’s historic Estates Theatre, stage director Garnett Bruce is seeking one Third Lady and one Second Spirit. For Puccini’s Suor Angelica, fully staged with orchestra in a historic Prague venue associated with Mozart and Haydn, remaining roles include La Zia Principessa, La Zelatrice, La Sorella Infermiera, and La Badessa. The 4-week program also includes opera scenes, cabaret, and Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Estates Theatre, where Mozart premiered the work. Faculty include artists from Juilliard, Royal College of Music, Oberlin, Northwestern and more. Scholarships available. Apply!
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We’re thrilled to announce that applications for Chicago Summer Opera's 2027 Winter Opera Session are now open for singers, orchestra members, and production team participants!
Program Highlights
Perform a role with orchestra
Individual lessons and coaching
Master classes and professional workshops
Media package including professionally filmed performances and dress rehearsal photo call images
2027 Winter Season
Hansel & Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck
Program Dates
December 28, 2026 – January 17, 2027
Auditions
Chicago Auditions
July 8 & 16, 2026
Deadline: July 1, 2026
Recording Application Deadline: July 21, 2026
Tuition
$3,550 per session
Scholarships, financial aid, and work-study opportunities are available. Over $240,000 in scholarships was awarded last season.
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Don't delay, apply TODAY! Calling all classical singers & collaborative pianists! Make your summer unforgettable. Applications are OPEN for The Art Song Preservation Society of NY Summer of Song Festival 2026! Join us at Manhattan School of Music for masterclasses, music, and magic. Apply now until May 25
Program costs: In 2026, there is no application fee. However, for singers admitted into the program, there will be a $50 program fee per masterclass. The fee is waived for all singers enrolled at Manhattan School of Music or who have graduated within the past 6 months from MSM. Additionally, for any pianists accepted into in the program, there will be no program participation cost. Keep in mind that only a limited number of pianists will be accepted so it is highly competitive.
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Only 6 spots remain for the Wesley Balk Opera/Nautilus Music-Theater Institute — a rare, three-week intensive that transforms how performers think, feel, and create. Here, singing, acting, and movement fuse into one integrated, expressive act. Guided by master artists, you’ll train in a rigorous yet non-competitive environment that prioritizes growth over polish and process over product. This isn’t about refining your résumé; it’s about unlocking presence, risk, and authentic connection. If you’re ready to go beyond technique and rediscover why you perform, this is the experience artists call truly transformative; where craft deepens, instincts sharpen, and your full humanity becomes your greatest instrument.
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Reminder: Apply by June 1 – 2026 Korean Art Song Competition
There’s still time to discover the beauty of Korean gagok at the 2026 Korean Art Song Competition.
Emerging singers are invited to explore Korea’s rich art song tradition. Finalists selected via video submission will travel to Boston for rehearsals and a live final round before a distinguished jury and audience. A travel honorarium will be provided to all finalists.
Don’t miss this opportunity—submit your application by June 1!
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Mastering Mind & Body: Elite Training for the 21st Century
The Lotte Lehmann Akademie forges elite performers by blending science with stagecraft and high level audition/performance opportunities:
Neuro-Training: Optimize your nervous system for peak precision, rapid reaction, and a commanding vocal and physical presence.
Bodywork: Align athleticism with linguistic expression to meet the intense demands of the international stage.
Resilience & Teamwork: Master the psychological toolkit for high-stakes auditions while building the emotional intelligence to thrive as a reliable, professional team player.
The Result: Transform from singer to powerhouse—technically brilliant, physically present, and a vital pillar of strength to any ensemble.
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Today is the Application Deadline for BOA Opera School 2026-2027 // Live & Study in Berlin
Germany has the most opera jobs in the world - but how do you actually make the move? BOA Opera School is a year-round course designed to bridge that gap, offering full-time training while you live in Berlin. This immersive 2-semester program helps you take the next step with confidence:
Audition for an industry panel for feedback
Perform in four fully staged operas per year—two with orchestra
Take intensive, daily German classes and gain working-level German
Refine stagecraft and technique to a professional level
Record a polished audition package highlighting your brand
BOA Opera School equips you to step beyond training and into your next chapter.
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Final call — apply by May 10! Sing in fully-staged productions with the Croatian Opera Academy's 2026 Summer Program (July 17 – Aug 23) — with housing fully covered & available scholarships.
Perform in Hänsel und Gretel, Die Zauberflöte, Gianni Schicchi 0r Le nozze di Figaro, plus:
Weekly private voice lessons
Masterclasses with internationally acclaimed artists
Mock auditions
Tailored post-program career counseling
Accommodation included in the tuition
Apply or get more info at:
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Join POVAI in Trani, Italy (July 20–August 8, 2026). Perform L’Elisir d’Amore with orchestra — ALL LEADING ROLES AVAILABLE (double cast) — plus major scenes from Don Giovanni, La Traviata, La bohème, and more. Train intensively with faculty from the MET, La Scala, San Francisco Opera, Vienna Staatsoper, Staatsoper Berlin, and more through daily lessons and coachings. Includes auditions for top artist managers and industry professionals, along with career development and performance opportunities. FIVE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE — see our Instagram for those details. Apply now: premierevocalarts.com
Premiere Vocal Arts Institute.
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International Lyric Academy 2026
32 Years of Excellence
Charlotte (USA), June 8–29
Vicenza (Italy), July 2–August 3
Take the stage in fully produced international opera and musical theatre this summer with ILA 2026. Fully staged productions include Sweeney Todd in Italy and Mozart’s The Magic Flute, a co-production with Opera Carolina & Lake Como Theater in the USA.
Opera scenes feature Don Giovanni, Così fan tutte, and The Marriage of Figaro. Work with renowned faculty, receive coaching, masterclasses, Italian instruction, and audition for leading Agents & Artistic Directors.
From student to professional, this is your moment.
Apply today.
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Following the success of previous editions, where participating artists have gone on to perform in leading opera houses across Europe, the OperAffinity Festival 2026 programme represents a significant expansion in both artistic level and international reach.
Participants will work with an exceptional faculty of internationally acclaimed artists and industry professionals.
Alongside the faculty, selected performances provide opportunities to be heard by international agents and representatives of leading institutions.
A unique opportunity to train with world-class artists and perform on an international stage.
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May 1st Deadline - One Week Left // BOA (Berlin Opera Academy) Opera School Full-Time Course in Berlin 2026-2027
Years of training prepare you to sing—but stepping into the professional world is another challenge, especially in Germany, where many stable work opportunities exist. BOA Opera School bridges that gap, providing the structure, experience, and support to help you transition with confidence.
Audition for an industry panel for feedback
Perform in four fully staged operas per year—two with orchestra
Take intensive, daily German classes and gain working-level German
Refine stagecraft and technique to a professional level
Record a polished audition package highlighting your brand
BOA Opera School equips you to step beyond training and into your next chapter.
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