Eligibility
The program is open to opera singers ages 21–35. The applicants must have sufficient vocal experience and stamina to handle the course of study and performance demands and will be selected through an audition process by Ms. Arroyo and her artistic staff. Recommendations from two professionals must accompany each application.

Auditions
Auditions will be held in New York City on December 16, 17 and 18, 2011, January 13, 14, 15 and February 10, 11, and 12, 2012. Other auditions may be mutually arranged. Audition by studio quality DVD is possible, however, final acceptance into the program will be contingent upon a live audition in New York City before May 15, 2012. DVDs must be received by March 1, 2012 in order to be considered.

Operas to be offered

The two complete operas being considered are Mozart’s Così fan tutte and Verdi’s Falstaff. (Others are possible) Each opera will have two performances (double-cast).

Tuition
FREE . Tuition does not include housing and living expenses. Information about housing for participants from outside New York City will be available.

Application
Download a PDF of the Prelude to Performance® Application.