Singers of all nationalities and citizenships may apply.
- Submission of three audio samples
- Audition repertoire
- A non-refundable $35 application fee
New York: Received By Mon Sep 15, 2014
Chicago: Received By Mon Sep 29, 2014
What will be required of me?
- Online application- Submission of three audio samples
- Audition repertoire
- A non-refundable $35 application fee
The application form can be found here:
http://www.yaptracker.com/applications/washington-national-opera-2015-singers
When are my materials due?
Washington: Received By Fri Sep 12, 2014New York: Received By Mon Sep 15, 2014
Chicago: Received By Mon Sep 29, 2014
Cincinnati: Received By Mon Oct 20, 2014
Audition Locations and Dates
| Washington, DC USA: | Thu 9th Oct 2014 |
| San Francisco, CA USA: | Sat 11th Oct 2014 |
| New York, NY USA: | Fri 17th Oct 2014 - Sun 19th Oct 2014 |
| Chicago, IL USA: | Fri 31st Oct 2014 |
| Cincinnati, OH USA: | Sat 22nd Nov 2014 - Sun 23rd Nov 2014 |
| Please note that each audition location has a specific application deadline. Following the preliminary round of auditions, a final round of auditions will be held in Washington, DC, January 6-9, 2015. Finalist invitations will be made by the middle of December, 2014. | |
You are required to submit your chosen repertoire on your application. Preliminary audition repertoire must be offered in at least three different languages. Five selections should be offered. Please note that it is acceptable to change audition repertoire for the live audition from what is listed on the application.
A pianist will be provided at the audition, but you may bring your own.
A pianist will be provided at the audition, but you may bring your own.
How long does the program run?
September 01, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Washington National Opera’s Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program is a leading resident-training program for artists on the verge of international careers. Founded in 2002 by Plácido Domingo, the program offers exceptionally promising young singers and pianist/coaches two years of intensive training, study, and career guidance with a team of world-renowned master teachers and coaches which includes Diana Soviero, William Stone, Carol Vaness, and Kathleen Kelly, among others.
Members of the program are featured prominently in performances at the Kennedy Center and throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. They are cast in principal and comprimario roles, given cover assignments, and perform an annual showcase with full orchestra in the Opera House. They are actively involved in WNO's American Opera Initiative, where they have the opportunity to workshop and premiere newly composed operatic works. Young Artists also perform frequently in other landmark venues around D.C., including the Smithsonian Institution and various embassies, as well as with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Members of the program are featured prominently in performances at the Kennedy Center and throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. They are cast in principal and comprimario roles, given cover assignments, and perform an annual showcase with full orchestra in the Opera House. They are actively involved in WNO's American Opera Initiative, where they have the opportunity to workshop and premiere newly composed operatic works. Young Artists also perform frequently in other landmark venues around D.C., including the Smithsonian Institution and various embassies, as well as with the National Symphony Orchestra.
Payment is provided. Stipend, reimbursement of monthly health insurance premium (up to a certain amount), one-time moving allowance. Singers will also have the opportunity to perform and cover roles in Washington National Opera mainstage productions, receiving payment at standard AGMA rates.
For more information about the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program, email DCYAP@kennedy-center.org or call 202-416-7873.
