VSMF APPLICATION PORTAL
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The VSMF application is currently open and will close February 16th, 2026, however, if the program you are applying fills before then, that application will close.
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Priority Applications are due December 1st, 2025.
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In order to complete the application, please click the button below which says 'Begin Application'. You will be asked to include your name, email, phone, address, and a downloadable link for us to view your submission materials. After entering your information, click the 'Submit and Pay' button. You will be redirected to PayPal in order to pay your $35.00 application fee.
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ELIGIBILITY
Any singer over the age of 18 years old is eligible to apply for the Vienna Summer Music Festival. ​
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UPLOADING YOUR MATERIALS
You should upload your materials to GoogleDrive, DropBox, or WeTransfer. Once uploaded, locate the shareable-downloadable link and copy/paste this link to 'Downloadable Link' in the application portal. This will allow us to view/listen to your materials. If you have any questions about uploading your materials, please contact us.
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AFTER COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
After submitting your materials, you will be redirecting to PayPal to complete your application. Your application is not considered complete until you pay the $35 application fee. After you pay the application fee, your materials will be sent to our Application Review Committee. Please allow 7 - 10 business days for our committee to review your materials. If you progress to the next phase of the application process, you will be scheduled for a phone interview.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
All applicants are able to receive scholarship for any of the programs. Those seeking scholarships should send a 250 - 500 word essay explaining why you are seeking a scholarship and how this program will benefit professionally. ​
Scholarship essays should be submitted after you apply and must be emailed directly to: info@viennasummermusic.com with a subject heading with the following:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION | <<LAST NAME>>
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Full details for each program are below
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OPERA/THEATRE PROGRAM
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for the OPERA/THEATRE PROGRAM are required to submit two contrasting operatic arias, one of which needs to be sung in French, Italian, or German. Additionally, applicants who would like to be considered for musical should submit one or two contrasting songs. One from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre and one contemporary song.
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
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Resumes may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_Opera Institute_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
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After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee.
INSTRUMENTALISTS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for the INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM should submit one to two videos (3 - 7 minutes which may include orchestral excerpts, solo work, or chamber ensemble). If you have a particular request for your chamber music assignment, please let us know.
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All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
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Resumes (optional) may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_instrumental program_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
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After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
CHORAL SYMPOSIUM
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for the CHORAL SYMPOSIUM should submit one to two videos of yourself conducting or leading a choir either in rehearsal or a performance.
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If you do not have video materials, you may instead submit a 500–750 word essay explaining your interest in choral music.
If you are applying as a singer only, please submit a video of yourself singing in a choir.
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All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​​
Resumes (optional) may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_Choral Symposium_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.​
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After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
ARTIST IGNITE
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for ARTIST IGNITE are required to submit two contrasting operatic arias, one of which needs to be sung in French, Italian, or German. Additionally, applicants who would like to be considered for musical should submit one or two contrasting songs. Applicants should also include a 500 word essay about why they believe they are prepared for the next phase of their career to enter the world professionally.
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​
Resumes may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_Artist Ignite_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
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After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
OPERA COMPOSITION
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for OPERA COMPOSITION are required to submit two contrasting original compositions (preferably operatic songs but instrumental music is fine as well.) MIDI realizations are acceptable. Applicants should submit scores and mp3s of their works.
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​
Resumes may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
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After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
ASSISTANT CONDUCTORS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for the ASSITANT CONDUCTING PROGRAM are required to submit one to two videos of them conducting a rehearsal or performance of a large ensemble.
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All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​
Resumes may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_Assitant Conducting_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
​
After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
OPERA/THEATRE PROGRAM
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for the OPERA/THEATRE PROGRAM are required to submit two contrasting operatic arias, one of which needs to be sung in French, Italian, or German. Additionally, applicants who would like to be considered for musical should submit one or two contrasting songs. One from the Golden Age of Musical Theatre and one contemporary song.
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​
Resumes may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_Opera Institute_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
​
After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee.
INSTRUMENTALISTS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for the INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAM should submit one to two videos (3 - 7 minutes which may include orchestral excerpts, solo work, or chamber ensemble). If you have a particular request for your chamber music assignment, please let us know.
​
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​​
Resumes (optional) may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_instrumental program_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
​
After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
CHORAL SYMPOSIUM
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for the CHORAL SYMPOSIUM should submit one to two videos of yourself conducting or leading a choir either in rehearsal or a performance.
​
If you do not have video materials, you may instead submit a 500–750 word essay explaining your interest in choral music.
If you are applying as a singer only, please submit a video of yourself singing in a choir.
​
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​​
Resumes (optional) may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_Choral Symposium_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.​
​​
After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
ARTIST IGNITE
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for ARTIST IGNITE are required to submit two contrasting operatic arias, one of which needs to be sung in French, Italian, or German. Additionally, applicants who would like to be considered for musical should submit one or two contrasting songs. Applicants should also include a 500 word essay about why they believe they are prepared for the next phase of their career to enter the world professionally.
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​
Resumes may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_Artist Ignite_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
​
After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
OPERA COMPOSITION
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for OPERA COMPOSITION are required to submit two contrasting original compositions (preferably operatic songs but instrumental music is fine as well.) MIDI realizations are acceptable. Applicants should submit scores and mp3s of their works.
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​
Resumes may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
​
After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​
ASSISTANT CONDUCTORS
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants for the ASSITANT CONDUCTING PROGRAM are required to submit one to two videos of them conducting a rehearsal or performance of a large ensemble.
​
All application and audition materials including YouTube links, audio files, headshot, resume and must be submitted via a single link to an approved file sharing site such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or iCloud.
​
Resumes may be submitted as PDF or Word Document files only, and should include the applicant’s first and last name.
Video auditions need to be submitted as YouTube links, and audio auditions should be submitted as MP3 files, and should be included in the materials included in the single file sharing link. File names should include the applicant’s first and last name, program of interest, and the creation date of the recording. (Example: Emily Brown_Assitant Conducting_08/16.MP3)
All applicants will be contacted by The Vienna Summer Music Festival for a phone or video conference interview, and should receive an initial response in 7-10 business days.
​
After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​