Our video audition procedures align with those recommended by Opera America.  Download here: Opera America remote audition guidelines 6-2020.  Watch this:  A short video about filming and recording your audition.

Recording your video audition:    

• Prepare three selections, at least one in Italian and one in English. One selection may be an art song or musical theater piece.

• Accompaniment with piano or using a piano track is required.
• If absolutely needed for safety, singing with a mask is acceptable.  It would be much better to record in a large space allowing you to sing without a mask but possibly your accompanist masked.
• Any location or background is acceptable.
• If possible, focus your camera so that we see you head to foot.  Make sure that there is good lighting so we can see your facial expression without shadows.
• At the beginning of your recording state your name once and what you will sing before each selection.  
• Do not lip-synch or manipulate the audio recording (adding reverb, splicing, etc.).
• Above all, before uploading to YAP Tracker make sure that the sound quality is as good as possible.

In this time of pandemic, the conditions under which you are auditioning might be difficult; we understand these challenges. Know that at least two of the submitted videos will be reviewed in their entirety by the Artistic Director who will focus on the quality of your voice, artistry and presentation not on the technical quality of the recording.