Audition for the Wolf Trap Opera CompanyThe Wolf Trap Opera Company is a paid, performance-oriented summer residency for singers of exceptional achievement and potential. All productions are professionally conducted, directed, coached, and designed, and are performed in the original language with full orchestra.

Learn more about the Wolf Trap Opera Company

Auditions for the 2009 Season will be held according to the following schedule.

Audition Locations & Dates

FILENE YOUNG ARTISTS

APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30
Houston, TX - November 6
Los Angeles, CA - November 8
San Francisco, CA - November 9
Cincinnati, OH - November 12
Chicago, IL - November 13-14

APPLICATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 10
Vienna, VA - November 16
New York, NY - November 18-21
Philadelphia, PA - November 22
 
CALLBACKS
Filene Young Artist callback auditions will be held in the late afternoon of the same day as your preliminary audition, or by appointment on a subsequent audition day (if requested by the applicant).
 

STUDIO ARTISTS

APPLICATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 3
Houston, TX - November 5
Los Angeles, CA - November 8
Cincinnati, OH - November 12
Vienna, VA - November 15
New York, NY - November 17
 

FELLOWSHIPS

Fellowship interviews and auditions are held according to the same schedule
as that for Filene Young Artists.

Filene Young Artists

Filene Young Artists are emerging professional singers who are at an interim point between academic training and full-time careers. Filene Young Artists sing principal, featured and supporting roles in all WTOC productions. Approximately 15-20 Filene Young Artists are engaged for each summer season.

Who should apply?
Successful candidates:

• Are at an interim point between academic training and full-time professional careers.
• Are currently enrolled in a graduate or professional degree program, or not more than 2-3 years past completion of academic training and full-time young artist program work.

See the current list of Filene Young Artists  

More information about applying to be a Filene Young Artist

Fellows

Fellows are directors, coaches, and administrators who are interested in careers in opera and are transitioning between graduate study and full-time careers. There are opportunities for one administrator, one director, and up to two coaches each season.

Who should apply?

Candidates are typically involved in graduate degree programs or young artist training programs. Candidates who are already working professionally (as assistant directors, opera coaches, etc.) are typically beyond the reach of this program.

More information about applying to be a Fellow

Studio Artists

Studio Artists are singers of significant potential who are current undergraduates, or who are transitioning between undergraduate and graduate study. Studio Artists will sing small roles and chorus in WTOC main-stage productions, present a scenes program, and study a rigorous performance-based curriculum. Approximately 12-16 Studio Artists are engaged for each summer season.

Who should apply?

Successful candidates:

• Are current undergraduates, or in the transition between undergraduate and graduate study.
• Have a secure technical foundation which will allow them to spend the duration of the program away from their regular voice teachers.

More information about applying to be a Studio Artist

Interns

Interns are college students or recent graduates who are interested in learning more about working in an opera company, but do not necessarily have significant experience. The WTOC offers internships in stage management, technical theatre, costumes, administration, and directing. Internship applications will be available in early 2009 through the Wolf Trap Foundation Education department.

Undergraduate students, graduate students, recent (up to 2 years) graduates, and career-change candidates are considered. Internships are handled through the Education Programs of the Wolf Trap Foundation.

Learn more about internships