NOTE: AUDITION DATES AND APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL LATE 2008

Auditions for Opera Queensland’s Young Artist Program are held annually during Opera Queensland's General Audition period. Artists who wish to audition must complete a Young Artist Program Application Form and submit to Opera Queensland with the following attachments.

Attachment one:
A CD or audio tape containing a recent, clear recording of reasonable (not necessarily professional) quality with three contrasting arias. Of these three arias, one must be sung in Italian (as original language), one in English (translation or original) and one in either French or German (both as original language). Repetiteurs are not required to submit a recording. Repetiteurs selected to audition will be contacted by the Head of Music to arrange an interview and audition time.

Attachment two:
A current CV that clearly details the following:

• relevant education and career information;
• a comprehensive repertoire list of roles, ensembles and solo pieces (operatic, classical vocal and music theatre) both performed and studied;
• the names and contact details of two referees drawn from one or more of the following: voice teacher, vocal coach, Head of Vocal Department, Chorus Master, language coach, stage director; and
• a recent photograph

Short-listed applicants will be contacted in April 2009 to finalise an audition time.

Short-listed applicants will be required on the same day to undertake a vocal stage audition for which they will have prepared five arias, a short interview with the panel and a 20-30 minute coaching session with either the Head of Music or an Opera Queensland representative.

Results of the Young Artist Program audition for 2010 will not be announced until September 2009.

Important Information

• Due to immigration restrictions, it is difficult for Opera Queensland to accept applications from artists for this Program who are not permanent Australian residents.
• If you want to participate in the General Auditions and/or Chorus Auditions, please complete the General Audition and/or Chorus Audition Application Form.
• Results of the Young Artist Program audition will not be announced until September 2009.

For further information please contact Rebecca Myles on (07) 3735 3045 or email auditions@operaqueensland.com.au.