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OPERA 2025: MOZART'S DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE

In collaboration with Orchestre de la Francophonie

Program dates: July 2 to 27, 2025

Application deadline: March 4, 2025

Stipend: Can$1000 and coverage of tuition fees

The Canadian Vocal Arts Institute is an intensive summer program offering high caliber training and exceptional performance opportunities to emerging professional opera singers from around the world, as well as collaborative pianists, conductors and stage directors.

 

The 21st edition, held in Montreal, Canada will offer:

  • Semi-staged Opera Production of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” with Orchestre de la Francophonie

  • The Audition”: Broadcast event showcasing each singer in aria performance with symphony orchestra

  • Numerous opera galas with piano and/or instrumental ensembles

  • Private voice lessons and coachings with outstanding world-class faculty

  • Public masterclasses

  • Professional audio and video recordings of performances to use for your portfolio

  • Professional headshots session and individual career management guidance

  • Workshops on performance anxiety, acting, speech therapy, social media and community outreach.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • There is no application fee or age limit to apply.

  • Audition requirements:

    • Singers: 2 contrasting opera arias in different languages and styles

    • Pianists, conductors and stage directors: 2 reference letters & 2 videos

  • Scholarship & stipend: All accepted participants will have their tuition fees (Can$2500) covered by scholarship and will receive a Can$1000 stipend before December 31, 2025.

  • Confirmation fee: A non-refundable confirmation fee of Can$300 will be required for all participants to prevent last-minute cancellations and cover any recruitment inconveniences that may follow.

  • Accomodation, transportation and meals are the responsability of the participants. However, our team is working on partnerships with potential host families for international students. 

  • Deadline : February 24, 2025

2025 MENTORS

Academics: Section Title
Academics: Services

Stage Director

Coaching & Stage Direction 'Die Zauberflöte"

Les Productions du 12 avril

Nathalie Deschamps - Coordinatrice artistique

Pianist | Conductor

Vocal Coaching

Shepherd's School of Music Rice University

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Répétiteur | Vocal Coach

Musical Direction 'Die Zauberflöte'

Université de Montréal

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Mezzo-Soprano

Voice Lessons

Université de Montréal

Conductor 'Die Zauberflöte'

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Soprano 

Voice Lessons

Desautels Faculty of Music University of Manitoba

Tracy Dahl - Professeure de chant

Pianist | NLP Specialist

Vocal Coaching

Workshops on Performance Anxiety, Mental Preparation

Eugenie.avif

Speech Therapist | Soprano

Workshops on Vocal Health

Digital Director |  Singer 

Workshops on Social Media Management & Content

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Conductor

Vocal & Conducting Coaching

Orchestre Symphonique de Drummondville

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Pianist

Vocal Coaching

Agent

Dean Artists Magement

Faculté de musique de l'Université de Montréal
200 Vincent D'Indy Avenue, Suite B-809
Montreal, Quebec, H2V 2T2

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