Program for Classical singers
Three-Week Development Program
June 1st - 21st, 2026
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The Three-week Opera Studio Program is designed to offer participants a shorter program to experience the intensive environment for which NUOVA has garnered an esteemed reputation.
For three weeks, participants will receive instruction in Acting, Speech Arts, Clown, Movement, and recitative/lyric diction (Italian) for 9 hours per day. The schedule includes mini-masterclasses, daily coaching sessions, or private lessons with esteemed faculty and dedicated teachers. The artists will perform outreach performances and the chorus and supportive roles in the final opera presentation of Canuck Così.
Audition Requirements
Two contrasting selections:
- One aria
- One contrasting classical art song or music theatre selection in a language of your choosing
- One monologue or poem, or text of an English aria as a dramatic selection.
Application Deadlines
Video Audition Submission Deadline:
November 20, 2025
Bursaries are not available for the three-week program.
This program was absolutely life changing and is an experience I will always remember.
It helped me to find the passion for my craft again and also find the joy in connecting with others and building friendships that have continued outside of the program.
NUOVA's program is unlike any other intensive I have attended.
The longer days allow you to dive deeper into the work and make the most of your time. The faculty all care deeply about what they are doing and each bring a different but useful teaching style so you are sure to find one you resonate with. The variety of classes allow for you to consider all aspects of your performance aside from just the vocal sound.