Santa Fe Opera

2020 Apprentice Singer Program Application is Live

The Santa Fe Opera's Apprentice Program for Singers is internationally recognized as one of the finest programs of its type. On average each year approximately 40 apprentice singers are chosen from a competitive applicant pool. Those who are selected will participate in a rigorous program of training and performances, which includes supporting roles in main stage operas, starring in two evenings of apprentice scenes, vocal coachings, master classes, and auditions for opera companies and artist managers.

2020 PROGRAM DATES

June 1 through August 29, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Thursday, August 29, 2019

LIVE AUDITION LOCATIONS AND DATES

All applicants selected must attend one live audition to be considered for the program.

Los Angeles — October 1, 2019
Albuquerque — October 2, 2019
Houston — October 3, 2019
New York City — October 10 - 14, 2019
Chicago — October 16 - 18, 2019

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Singer Program is a professional training program for young singers who have recently completed or are completing a formal program of vocal study.

AGMA REQUIREMENTS

The Apprentice Singer Program of The Santa Fe Opera is operated in agreement with The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). This agreement limits the eligibility of candidates to those patrons who:

have NOT, prior to apprenticeship with The Santa Fe Opera, performed total of six (6) different roles with another professional opera company under regular AGMA Artist's Contract
have NOT been engaged by The Santa Fe Opera more than once before under Apprentice Artist status by AGMA

ALL SINGERS ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM ARE REQUIRED TO JOIN AGMA IF THEY ARE NOT ALREADY MEMBERS

All new members must submit an application for membership and must pay the first of two $50 basic dues payments within one week of their first rehearsal in Santa Fe. The initiation fee (currently $1,000) is due to AGMA by the first contracted performance. If the new member is unable to pay the initiation fee on time, he/she must contact AGMA's Membership Department by the end of the first week of rehearsals to arrange a payment plan. In addition, Working Dues calculated at 2% of the total compensation will be withheld and remitted to AGMA on each member's behalf.

The Santa Fe Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2020 Season Apprentice Singers will receive the AGMA weekly rate of $710 ($740 for those in their second-year) as well as a long-distance travel stipend. Housing is not provided.

CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

Citizens from other countries who are studying at Music Conservatories in the United States are encouraged to apply. Foreign applicants must have the requisite US training or working permissions to participate in the program. The Santa Fe Opera will not be responsible for procuring the paperwork necessary to participate in this program. We respectfully request that applicants know in advance that they are eligible to apply to the program.

MEDIA FILE REQUIREMENT

Applicants are required to submit three audio or audio/video files with their application. Video submissions are preferred. Applications without either an audio or video submission will not be accepted.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

A headshot submission will be required as part of your digital application. A place is available to submit your complete resume, but this is not a requirement.

The Santa Fe Opera will be using YAP Tracker to process applications for the 2020 Apprentice Singer Program. You do not need to be a paying subscriber to YAP Tracker to use the application form, although you will need an account (guest accounts are available; see the website for details). Be sure to complete the application in full detail in the format requested. Future correspondence regarding your audition status will be sent via email. The email address you supply should be monitored regularly as you will receive confirmation of your application's receipt. (Please check any SPAM filters while waiting for receipt of your application.)

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