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  1. About us
  2. Opportunities

Opportunities

Current Vacancies

Current Vacancies

Join the National Opera Studio team, and play an integral role in securing the future of opera. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2018

Updated: 20th June, 2022

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Assistant Director Experience

Assistant Director Experience

Throughout our year, we engage several assistant directors on paid internships, to whom we can offer an on-the-job learning opportunity. Read more

Published: 25th September, 2018

Updated: 30th July, 2020

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

Internships

Internships

Kick-start your career in arts management, and gain practical experience in events management, marketing and communications, administration or development. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2018

Updated: 30th July, 2020

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Work Experience

Work Experience

Are you aged between 16 and 18? Would you like to know what it is like to be in a rehearsal room or watch a singer or a director at work? Are you curious about what it is like to work in an arts organisation? We can offer work experience placements throughout the year depending on your interests and the opportunites available. Read more

Published: 21st July, 2018

Updated: 30th July, 2020

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

Volunteers

Volunteers

We can offer a small number of volunteering opportunities, from office support at our base in Wandsworth to helping out at our many concerts and events, dependent on your skills and experience. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2018

Updated: 30th September, 2019

Author: Nicholas Boyd-Vaughan

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  • Demystifying Auditions

    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

    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

    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

    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.

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  • 2021/22 Young Artists

    Find out about our Young Artists, with individual biographies, and downloadable media.

  • Applying to audition as a singer

    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

    About the programme

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

  • Current Vacancies

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Our history

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

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