Due to the pandemic, Florida Grand Opera is happy to announce our partnership with companies nationwide to offer coordinated auditions for the FGO Studio’s 2021-22 season. Opera companies across the country are having to forego in-person auditions and, for the first time, are collaborating to streamline a virtual audition process for their respective young artists programs. This streamlined process allows opera companies to efficiently review remote auditions and provides consistency to artists as they move through the audition process.
Application and Audition Process: (All applications and auditions are FREE of charge for this audition year!)
Step 1: Apply to the studio program as you normally would on YAP Tracker. Applications are due Monday, October 12.
Step 2 Notifications of second-round video auditions will be sent by FGO through YAP Tracker. This notification will contain a link to submit a new aria list. Notifications will be sent by Friday, November 6
Step 3: Submit your aria list (one list for all collaborating programs), indicating your chosen “starter” aria, by Tuesday, November 10.
Step 4: Notification of requested arias from your list will be sent on Friday, November 13.(Repertoire requests will be coordinated so that a single video can be produced for all programs requesting a second video audition)
Step 5: Record a new video audition and submit the video to each company directly, via YAP Tracker video upload, by Monday, November 30.
Step 6: (Florida Grand Opera requirement) Select finalists will be asked to join us for a virtual interview during the week of December 14–18.
Who should apply?
Qualified candidates will have completed a Master's Degree and/or Artist Diploma at an accredited university, and will have completed at least one other Young Artist Program. Candidates who have not completed the above should have performed at least two mainstage secondary/supporting roles in a professional opera company in the United States or internationally.
Materials required:
• Completed application form • Detailed résumé in PDF format (no more than 1 page) • Video recording of 2 contrasting arias made within the last 12 months
(Recordings may be made with either live accompaniment or a pre-recorded
track) • 3 references including name, email address, and phone number • Headshot taken within the past 2 years • All applications and auditions are FREE of charge for this audition season
For tips and guidance on a successful video submission, please use the following links:
