2024 Audition Information
The 2024 Audition is now open. Click "Apply Now" to begin your application. You will be prompted to select either an online or in-person audition. Admissions are made on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of December 1st. Apply before December 1 for a reduced application fee of $35. Please see the full audition timeline below:
Festival Dates: June 15 - July 15, 2024
Audition Requirements
Voice
Please prepare two (2) contrasting arias of your choice. Applicants who would like to be considered for principal roles should prepare an aria from that role.
Orchestra
Please prepare one movement of a standard concerto or showpiece for your instrument, as well as three standard, contrasting orchestral excerpts.
Coaching
Please prepare 1) a solo piano piece or chamber music selection and 2) an opera aria accompaniment. If it is not possible to submit an aria accompanying a singer, please submit only the accompaniment portion.
Conducting
Please submit one video showcasing your conducting
All applications received must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee paid via credit card. There is a reduced fee of $35 for priority applications received before December 1. The regular application fee is $50.
2024 Live Auditions
United States Audition Cities
January 27: Ann Arbor, University of Michigan
February 2: College Park, University of Maryland
February 3: Baltimore, Peabody Conservatory
February 7: Oberlin, Oberlin Conservatory
February 10: New York, Manhattan School of Music
February 11: Boston, New England Conservatory
Austin, TX (TBA)
December 9: Seoul, Korea
London, United Kingdon (TBA)
Prague, Czechia (TBA)
International Audition Cities
PSN will provide a pianist at live audition dates*