Merola Singer Application Form 2023

Merola Opera Program: Singer Application 2023
Deadline: Applications and supporting materials must be received on or before Friday, August 26th, 2022

SINGER AUDITIONS

UNDER THE ARTISTIC DIRECTION OF SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CENTER

Carrie-Ann Matheson, Artistic Director San Francisco Opera Center

Markus Beam, General Manager San Francisco Opera Center

Please contact Merola Opera Program at auditions@merola.org with any questions regarding this application. If you have any technical questions or issues, you can use the chat icon in the bottom right or email us at support@yourresonance.com.
Applicant ID
Email ID
Personal Information

Applications must be submitted by date posted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please refer to the insert page link here for further information about the 2023 program prior to completing this application.
First Name*
Last Name*
Legal First Name
If different from above
Legal Last Name
If different from above
Voice Type*
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Ethnicity*

AsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or Latino/aNative AmericanNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to answerOther
Preferred Pronouns | You may choose more than one*

She/HerHe/HimThey/ThemOther(s)
Country of Citizenship*
Website Link
Eligibility*

I am a citizen or national of the United States, and am authorized to work in the U.S.I am a lawful permanent resident alien, and am authorized to work in the U.S.I am a foreign national authorized to work in the US through 8/20/2023I do not currently have permission to work in the United States and would require Merola to apply for a visa on my behalf
Have you auditioned for Merola Opera Program before?*

YesNo
If yes, what years?*
Have you previously participated in the Merola Opera Program?*

YesNo
If yes, what years?*
Audition Preferences

Should you be chosen for an in-person audition, in which city and on which date would you like to be scheduled?
Choose cities and dates for which you are available. If you choose more than one city and are granted an in-person audition, Merola will decide in which city your audition will be held.*

NYC - Monday, October 3rdNYC - Tuesday, October 4thNYC - Wednesday, October 5thNYC - Thursday, October 6thNYC - Friday, October 7thNYC - Saturday, October 8thAtlanta - Tuesday Oct 11thSan Francisco - Friday, October 14thSan Francisco - Saturday, October 15thHouston - Tuesday, October 18thHouston - Wednesday, October 19thChicago - Friday, October 21stChicago - Saturday, October 22ndChicago - Sunday, October 23rd
Contact Information

Please fill out the fields below with information about yourself.
Current Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail Address*
johnsmith@gmail.com
Phone Number*

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Education & Training

Please enter your education and trainign experience using the format below.
Education #1
School, Major, Degree, Year (Curtis, Vocal Performance, M.M.,2020)
Education #2
School, Major, Degree, Year
Education #3
School, Major, Degree, Year
Education #4
School, Major, Degree, Year
Education #5
School, Major, Degree, Year
Recent Operatic Experience

Please be sure that all recent operatic experience is listed on your resume.
Artistic Affiliates
Major voice teachers and/or coaches with whom you have worked.
Additional Information
Other special musical or theatrical experience
Other apprenticeship, internship, or training programs
Other information you consider pertinent (e.g., acting training, dance skills)
Application/Audition Requirements

One video file is required with your application. The video must have been recorded within 12 months of the application deadline. Please also be sure that your YouTube video privacy setting is set to Public. If you would prefer to keep your video setting as Private, please be sure to share your video as an Unlisted video.
Video #1 - Title*
Video #1 - URL*
Video #1 - Date*
Headshot & Resume
Professional Headshot*

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One-Page Resume PDF*

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Live Audition Requirements
Five selections total: Four arias in contrasting styles and languages plus one musical theatre, cabaret or art song selection in a language of your choice. If you would like to be considered for roles in The Rape of Lucretia, please offer a 20th or 21st century operatic aria in English.

You may change audition repertoire after submitting your application, provided the above requirements are still met. It is not necessary to notify us if you change your repertoire; just bring a copy of the revised list to the audition. You will begin your audition with one selection of your choice. An additional selection may be requested.
Please enter your audition selections below by typing titles to auto-populate existing choices (You may enter any pieces that don’t auto-populate in the 2nd field below)*
Can't find your repertoire?
Please add the name and composer above. If adding more than one, please separate using a semi-colon.
Professional References

Two artistic authorities with whom you have worked and who may act as professional references. No written recommendations are accepted.
Reference 1*
Reference 2*
Conflicts
Please list any conflicts between June 5th and August 19th, 2023.
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Merola Opera Program: Singer Application 2023

SINGER AUDITIONS

Personal Information

Audition Preferences

Contact Information

Education & Training

Recent Operatic Experience

Artistic Affiliates

Additional Information

Application/Audition Requirements

Headshot & Resume

Live Audition Requirements

Professional References

Conflicts