Young Artists' Academy 2024/25
OperUs is proud to announce the first edition of our Young Artists' Academy. This 9-month multi-weekend program will closely support student- and early-career singers and collaborative pianists through the transition from education to the industry.
Training program
Singers and pianists will receive coachings in operatic, chamber and oratorio repertoire, as well as sung phonetics in a variety of languages, and specialized music marketing training to prepare them for the industry.
Holistic approach to every artist
The Academy nurtures each artist as a complete individual through tailored training and support, viewing each student's holistic wellbeing as integral to their artistic success, and fostering a strong collective ethos within the wider OperUs Community.
LTCL Trinity College Diploma
Participants will have the opportunity to undertake a certified LTCL diploma from the Trinity College London board of music qualifications, equivalent in standard to the final year recital of an undergraduate degree.
From study to stage
The Academy has a unique focus on career strategy for artists breaking into the industry, with a dedicated program of music branding and marketing which helps each artist develop and promote their own distinctive professional identity.
Final concert
As well as their personal LTCL recital programs, all participants will have the opportunity to perform in a final concert at the Sala Bobi Bazlen in the beautiful and historic Palazzo Gopcevich
Further opportunities
Future opportunities open to participants include one possible scholarship at OperUs' opera studios 2025 , priority audition for our Young Artists' Program 2025 and consideration for a new agency roster.
Further details:
10 reasons to apply for the OperUs Young Artists’ Academy:
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From study to stage: hone your performance skills and technique with our expert coaches in beautiful Trieste, Italy
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Bilingual environment (English-Italian)
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Prepare and take an LTCL diploma qualification certified by Trinity College London
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Phonetics & language coachings (Italian, French, German, English)
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Final public concert at the historic Sala Bazlen
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Attendance options & flexibility: in person/online
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Consideration for one full/partial scholarship (OperUs Opera Studios 2025)
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Priority audition for our new Young Artists' Program 2025, in collaboration with Trieste’s Opera House
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Consideration for agency roster from year 2025
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Flexible tuition fee installments
Calendar and program details:
1) October 26th-27th
26/10/2024
12:00-13:00 Registration, welcome & orientation
13:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-16:00 Music coachings (opera)
16:00-16:30 Break
16:30-18:30 Music coachings (opera)
27/10/2024
11:30-12:30 Music coachings (opera)
12:30-13:30 Italian Phonetics introduction group
2) November 23rd-24th
23/11/2024
14:00-16:30 Music coachings (Italian song repertoire)
16:30-17:00 Break
17:00-19:30 Music coachings (Italian song repertoire)
24/11/2024
11:00-12:30 Italian song repertoire Phonetics
12:30-13:00 Music Marketing intro
3) December 14th-15th
14/12/2024
14:00-16:30 Music coachings (Sacred/oratorio repertoire)
16:30-17:00 Break
17:00-19:30 Music coachings (Sacred/oratorio repertoire)
15/12/2024
11:30-12:30 LTCL Diploma/recital introduction
12:30-13:30 Industry market analysis: from study to stage
4) January 18th-19th
18/01/2025
14:00-16:30 Music coachings (opera)
16:30-17:00 Break
17:00-19:30 Music coachings (opera)
19/01/2025
11:30-13:30 LTCL Diploma/recital program notes & portfolio guidance
5) February 8th-9th
8/02/2025
14:00-16:30 Music coachings (French song repertoire)
16:30-17:00 Break
17:00-19:30 Music coachings (French song repertoire)
9/02/2025
11:30-13:30 French phonetics
6) February 22nd-23rd
22/02/2025
14:00-16:30 Music coachings (opera)
16:30-17:00 Break
17:00-19:30 Music coachings (opera)
23/02/2025
11:00-12:30 Italian Phonetics
12:30-13:00 Breathing session
7) March 22nd-23rd
22/03/2025
14:00-16:30 Music coachings (English song repertoire)
16:30-17:00 Break
17:00-19:30 Music coachings (English song repertoire)
23/03/2025
11:30-13:30 English phonetics
8) April 12th-13th
12/04/2025
14:00-16:30 Music coachings (German song repertoire)
16:30-17:00 Break
17:00-19:30 Music coachings (German song repertoire)
13/04/2025
11:30-13:30 German phonetics
9) May 17th-18th 2025
10) June 21st-22nd 2025
Weekend 9 and 10 to be dedicated to undertaking the LTCL certification exams and/or final recitals.
Info & applications:
1) Application details
Final application deadline: October 10th 2024
Applications are open to classical singers and collaborative pianists over the age of 18. There is no upper age limit.
To apply, please send the following documents along to info.operaus@gmail.com
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CV/Resumé in English or Italian
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HD Photo
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A copy of your Passport/ID card
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Two video or audio recordings of arias/chamber pieces/art songs
No application fees required.
2) Positions available
There are a total of 6 places for singers + 3 places for pianists available at the Academy.
Attendance options:
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In person (up to 3/10 weekends online possible upon request)
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Online (with final rehearsal and concert/exam in person - optional)
3) Tuition fees
All fees are payable in installments
In person attendance (singers): 1464€ including VAT, in up to 3 installments
In person attendance (pianists): 976€ including VAT, in up to 3 installments *
* One partial scholarship available for pianists attending in person
Reduced fee with scholarship: 488€ including VAT, payable in up to 2 installments
Online attendance (singers & pianists): 1830€ including VAT, in up to 3 installments
*If undertaking LTCL diploma +552€ examination fee to be paid directly to Trinity College London
4) Frequently asked questions
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Are accommodation and food included in the tuition fee?
Accommodation and food are not included, however, OperUs maintains a list of good local accommodation options for students and participants on our courses and will be happy to put successful applicants in contact with suitable places on request. Trieste also has affordable food and necessities compared to most large European cities and we will likewise be glad to provide details of suggested restaurants, caterers and supermarkets.
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Are there any scholarships?
Unfortunately we are unable to offer scholarships for singers, however tuition fees can be paid in installments throughout the 9 months of Academy. There is one 50% scholarship for pianists to attend in person.
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What language will lessons be held in?
Lessons and rehearsals will be run bilingually (English-Italian) thanks to our fully bilingual staff body. Prior knowledge of the Italian language is therefore not required.
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Can I attend the Academy online/partially online?
Yes, we offer both a fully-online attendance option (with a possible in-person concert and/or exam at the end of the course) and the possibility for in-person students to attend up to 3 of the course weekends online if they are unable to travel on a particular date.
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Are there any age limits to apply?
Applications are open to all over-18s and there is no upper age limit.
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I would like to attend online but I'm based in the USA, is there any chance to join the course and access recorded lessons for the times that I can't make on live streaming due to time zone?
Yes, it is possible to join and access recorded content through a dedicated platform. Furthermore, we will schedule your 1:1 sessions at a time that works for you despite time zone difference.
