2015-16 Application & Audition Information
To apply online, go to YAPtracker.com, and search for Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artist Program. Simply follow the instructions to fill out the application. Please attach all required documents to the online application, and pay the $40.00 non-refundable application fee with a credit card.
To apply via mail, please send a completed application form, a current résumé, an 8” x 10” headshot in color or black and white and $40.00 non-refundable application fee, cash, check or money order made payable to Virginia Opera in one complete package.
Applications must be RECEIVED by October 31, 2014 to be considered for a live audition. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered or returned. Please do not submit audio recordings or other materials not requested.
PLEASE BE AWARE: SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN AUDITION.
Judges’ forms and comments are the sole property of Virginia Opera and will not be made available to applicants.
Audition Notification
Applicants must check our website www.vaopera.org/emerging after November 14, 2014 to find out if they have been granted a live audition. Names, along with dates and times will be listed in alphabetical order (by last name) to those granted auditions. The selected artists must confirm their audition with Alexandra Stacey, by email alexandra.stacey@vaopera.org or by phone (757) 213-4541 no later than November 26, 2016.
Auditions
Auditions for the 2014-2015 season will be held in New York City. Preliminary rounds will take place on December 8, 9 and 10, 2014; and the final round will take place on December 11, 2014. All Candidates must be available to sing on one of the preliminary dates AND on the date of the final round. Virginia Opera will provide an accompanist. Guest accompanists are not permitted. Candidates should prepare five (5) arias. Your repertoire should include a variety of languages and styles.
