• Merola Opera Program: Pianist/Coach Application

  • Deadline: Applications and supporting materials must be received on or before Friday, July 31st, 2026

    PIANIST / COACH AUDITIONS

    UNDER THE ARTISTIC DIRECTION OF SAN FRANCISCO OPERA CENTER

    Carrie-Ann Matheson, Artistic Director

    Markus Beam, General Manager

    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.

  • Personal Information

    Applications must be submitted by date posted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Please refer to the Info tab above for further information about the 2027 program prior to completing this application.
  • Birthdate*
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  • Ethnicity*
  • Preferred Pronouns | You may choose more than one*
  • Eligibility*
  • Have you been granted an in-person audition for Merola before?*
  • Have you previously participated in the Merola Opera Program?*

  • Audition Location & Date Preferences

  • Should you be chosen for an in-person audition, in which city would you like to be scheduled? Here are the audition cities and dates:

    ATLANTA, GA

    Tuesday, September 22nd

    NEW YORK, NY

    Thursday, September 24th
    Friday, September 25th
    Saturday, September 26th
    Sunday, September 27th

    TORONTO, CANADA

    Tuesday, September 29th

    CHICAGO, IL

    Saturday, October 3rd
    Sunday, October 4th
    Monday, October 5th

    HOUSTON, TX

    Wednesday, October 7th
    Thursday, October 8th

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA

    Tuesday, October 13th
    Wednesday, October 14th

    Please select only cities for which you are available to audition. If selecting multiple audition cities, please indicate your order of preference below. You should only indicate more than one city, if you’re willing/able to audition in additional cities other than your 1st choice.

  • Rows
  • 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.*

  • Contact Information

    Please fill out the fields below with information about yourself.
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  • Education & Training

    Please enter your education and trainign experience using the format below.

  • Artistic Affiliates

  • Additional Information

  • Statement of Interest

  • Video Samples

    Please upload two separate video files: one selection of a collaborative performance with singer and one selection of a solo piece OR an aria that shows technical facility, without a singer, is required to be submitted with this application. Both recordings should have been recorded in the last 12 months.

  • Collaborative Performance

  • Solo Piece

  • Professional References

    Two artistic authorities with whom you have worked and who may act as professional references. No written recommendations are accepted.

  • In-Person Audition Requirements

    In-Person Audition Requirements for Pianists:

    Pianist/coach applicants granted an audition must choose ONE option from EACH of the following five categories. All selections are to be PLAYED AND SUNG by the applicant. Sight Reading will be included in the audition. 

    Pianists may begin with a selection of their choosing and should be prepared to play and sing any of their selections following the guidance in the Audition Requirements section of the pianist application.  

    • Excerpt from the Act 1 finale of La Cenerentola: Don Ramiro and Dandini duet “Zitto, zitto” until the entrance of the chorus (stop at the Moderato in C major “Venga, inoltri”)
    • Excerpt from the Act 2 finale from Le nozze di Figaro: Start at the beginning "Esci, ormai garzon malnato" and stop at the Allegro Assai in E flat major before "Voi, signor, che giusto siete"
    • An aria or scene from an opera by Puccini or Richard Strauss
    • One aria from a Bel Canto opera
    • One art song
    • Sightreading selection chosen by the panel

    Please note: Merola Opera Program does not permit audition swapping. If you are unable to attend your assigned audition, please contact auditions@merola.org for assistance.

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