Admissions

The Centre for Opera Studies in Italy is now accepting applications from advanced singers, collaborative pianists, intern conductors, intern stage directors and intern stage managers for its 2010 programs.

Auditions will take place in the following cities:    

  • Vancouver – November 14, 2009  
  • London (Ontario) – November 19, 2009
  • Montreal – November 28-29, 2009    
  • Toronto – December 5-7, 2009

Application Fees and Deadlines

NOTE: All dates are POSTMARK DATES

Singers (Live Audition )

  • $80 by October 30
  • $95 October 31 - November 14
  • $125 November 15 - December 1 (Montreal and Toronto ONLY)

Pianists

  • $60 by October 30
  • $75 October 31 - November 14
  • $105 November 15 - December 1 (Montreal and Toronto ONLY)

Conducting, Stage Managing, Stage Directing and Singers (Recorded Auditions)

  • $60 by October 30
  • $80 October 31– December 1

Audition dates and times will be emailed to applicants with confirmation of having received their complete application package. Singers are strongly encouraged to do a live audition. You may send a high-quality VHS/DVD recording if you live more than 450 km (250 miles) from the audition site and are not performing a live audition.

For those submitting DVD long-distance auditions, materials MUST be received by Friday, December 1, 2009.

APPLICATION MATERIALS CHECK-LIST FOR ALL APPLICANTS

Application Forms

1) Please download, print and complete the Registration Form (PDF file) for all applicants:

2) Please download, print and complete the Application Form (PDF file) for your desired area of study:

Your application will NOT BE CONSIDERED without this information:

  • Registration Processing Form
  • Application Form and the required application fee
  • A CV and Resumé of musical education and experience.
  • Singers are required to include a professional (8x10) photo.
  • List of Repertoire Studied/Performed
  • Audition VHS/DVD (if you are not performing a live audition)
  • Audition Repertoire List (accompanist provided)

Application materials may be submitted by mail or in person to:

Centre for Opera Studies in Italy - Sulmona
Faculty of Music, University of Toronto
80 Queen's Park,
Toronto ON M5S 2C5
CANADA

All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change.

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