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Applications for the 2025 Opera Conservatory have closed. Audition results will be released to applicants by November 28, 2024.
In 2025, the Chautauqua Opera Conservatory will enroll twenty-five students, all of whom will receive a full scholarship.
Chautauqua welcomes applications from talented students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious background. Admission is by application and audition, and all enrolled students must attend the entire program.
Admission decisions for the Opera Conservatory are made by December 1.
AUDITIONS:
NYC auditions on November 8 and 9 at Opera America
Video Submissions will also be accepted
Contact Information
Sam Minardi-Lopez
Schools of Performing & Visual Arts (PAVA) and Arts Education Coordinator
716-357-6234
sminardi@chq.org
Sarah Malinoski
Director, Chautauqua Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
716-357-6233
f: 716-357-9014
smalinoski@chq.org
Chautauqua Festival Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
P.O. Box 1098
1 Ames Ave.
Chautauqua, NY 14722
General Instructions
Please read the specific requirements carefully and complete the online application in its entirety.
Scholarships are awarded only to students enrolled for and who will participate fully in the entire term of any program at Chautauqua.
Applicants must be enrolled in or recently graduated from music studies (undergraduate, graduate or doctoral) at the time of application.
Instructions for auditions
Below are the repertoire requirements for live and recorded voice auditions. Please keep your total for all three pieces to a maximum of eight minutes. For videos, we would appreciate separate takes. Please also include a short video introduction of yourself, telling us who you are and the pieces you will be singing.
- Aria from an oratorio or opera
- Song or Aria in English
- Additional Song or Aria (any language)
- Optional additional aria or songs are welcome