- Virginia Opera Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists Program
Virginia Opera Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists Program
The Virginia Opera Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists Program provides training, performance opportunities, and access to industry connections and resources to a group of opera’s talented rising stars. As one of the most competitive training programs in the nation, the Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists Program receives over 700 applicants annually. Emerging Artists appear in Virginia Opera mainstage productions, tour in fully-staged educational programs, and perform in recitals, donor events, and the VO Master Teacher Series. In addition, Emerging Artists receive regular coachings with VO’s artistic staff.
Auditions for 2026/27 season will take place in NYC in December. For those invited to the NYC auditions on December 9-11, a pianist will be provided. Those auditioning will be required to pay a pianist fee of $35 (100% of which is paid directly to the pianist), unless you bring your own.
Applications for 2026/27 season are being processed through YapTracker.com. Application deadline: Sept 19.
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