What do I need to bring with me?

Please make sure you bring a copy of all of your audition music. This should be prepared for the accompanist before you arrive at the NOS. Please note that the panel will not receive a copy of your music.

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Demystifying Auditions

Monday 12 – Friday 16 September 2022

This is a course designed to demystify the audition, build confidence in front of a panel, and examine your communication through critical and constructive self-analysis.

Who is it for? Postgraduate level or professional singers of all voice types.
Life as a repetiteur

Mon 5–Thurs 8 Sept 2022

Our repetiteur short course is designed for pianists interested in exploring the wonderful world of opera for the first time, or enriching their existing skills.

Who is it for? Experienced pianists interested in exploring operatic repertoire. Prior experience of working in opera is not required.
Exploring Opera

Mon 29 August – Fri 2 September 2022

Led by Opera North's Head of Music, David Cowan, Exploring Opera is an introductory course designed for singers who are keen to learn the key skills to perform opera.

Who is it for? Singers about to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level OR those who sing to a reasonably high level and want to immerse themselves in an opera course.
Nicky Spence Masterclass

April 2022

Acclaimed Scottish operatic tenor, friend of the Studio and NOS alumnus Nicky Spence leads a masterclass with our Young Artists exploring Verdi, Stravinsky and Mozart.

Watch on demand.

2021/22 Young Artists

Find out about our Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.
Applying to audition as a singer

Explore here for further information about application procedures, audition guidelines and frequently asked questions.

Applications from singers for the 2022/23 Young Artist Programme have now closed.
About the programme

Find out more about our intensive programme for singers and repetiteurs.
Current Vacancies

Join the National Opera Studio team, and play an integral role in securing the future of opera.
Announcing the 2018/19 National Opera Studio Young Artists

We are delighted to announce our 2018/19 Young Artists, who will join the National Opera Studio's intensive nine-month Training Programme from September.
2022/23 Young Artist Programme - Apply now

December 2021

Applications for singers and repetiteurs to audition for our 2022/23 Young Artists' Programme are now open.
Diverse Voices

The National Opera Studio takes the lead, along with UK opera companies and training organisations, to create partnerships and initiatives that encourage more diversity on our opera stages.
Emily Gottlieb

Chief Executive
Who we are

The National Opera Studio exists to train talented young musicians to become the leading artists of their generation. We aim to make a significant contribution to the opera ecology and the wider creative and cultural life of the UK through the provision of top-quality professional training, and by our engagement and position in the sector.
Our history

Learn about the history of the National Opera Studio, its forebears, and timeline over the last 40 years.