OPERA/THEATRE PROGRAM

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

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

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. 

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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_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

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. 

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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_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

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. 

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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.

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

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. 

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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_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.

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After completing the application, you will be redirected to PayPal to complete a $35 submission fee. ​