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Paid Opera Summer Academy in Montreal, in July 2026 (posted Tue 9 Dec 2025)
Opera – Masterclass/Course
Deadline: Tue 16 Dec 2025 (in 2 days)
Canada
Country
Canada
Company
Institut canadien d'art vocal Institut canadien d'art vocal
Applications from
Soprano; Mezzo-Soprano; Tenor; Baritone; Bass-Baritone; Bass; Pianist
Payment
Paid
Audition information
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APPLICATION INFORMATION : www.icav.ca
There is no application fee or age limit to apply.
Audition requirements
Singers: 2 contrasting opera arias in different languages & styles
Pianists, conductors and stage directors: 2 reference letters
Scholarship & stipend: All accepted participants will have their tuition fees ($5,000 CAD) covered by scholarship and will receive a $1,000 CAD stipend before December 31, 2026.
Confirmation fee: A non-refundable registration fee of $300 CAD will be required for all participants to prevent last-minute cancellations and cover any recruitment inconveniences that may follow.
Accommodation, transportation and meals are the responsibility of the participants. However, our team is working on partnerships with potential host families for international students.
Deadline: December 16, 2025
SOPRANO
Olympia, a mechanical or an animatronical doll
Antonia, a young girl
Giulietta, a courtesan
Stella, a singer
MEZZO-SOPRANO
Nicklausse / The Muse
Voice of Antonia's Mother
TENOR
Hoffmann, poet
Andrès
Cochenille
Frantz
Pittichinaccio
Nathanaël, a student
Wilhelm, a student
Spalanzani, an inventor
BASS-BARITONE
Lindorf
Coppélius
Miracle
Dapertutto
SMALL ROLES
Hermann, a student (baritone)
Luther, cabaretier (bass)
Crespel, Antonia's father (bass)
Schlémil, in love with Giulietta (baritone)
The singers selected may play more than one role.
ROLES
The Canadian Vocal Arts Institute is an intensive summer program offering high caliber training and exceptional performance opportunities to emerging professional opera singers from around the world, as well as collaborative pianists, conductors and stage directors.
The 21st edition, held in Montreal, Canada will offer:
Opera Production with Orchestre de la Francophonie conducted by Julien Proulx and staged by Nathalie Deschamps
“The Audition”: Broadcast event showcasing each singer in aria performance with symphony orchestra
Numerous opera galas with piano and/or instrumental ensembles
Private voice lessons and coachings with outstanding world-class faculty
Public masterclasses
Professional audio and video recordings of performances to use for your portfolio
Professional headshots session and individual career management guidance
Workshops on performance anxiety, acting, speech therapy, social media and community outreach.
Please audition at the following link : www.icav.ca
Applications
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