Wolf Trap Opera - Applications / Auditions for 2023 Season
*Visit the Wolf Trap Opera Audition Webpage for more information!
*Wolf Trap's Instagram Posting RE: "Application Open" can be found HERE.
- Deadlines: Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. See top of page for deadlines.
- Ways to Apply: Applications are available on YAP Tracker. You do not need to be a paying subscriber to YAP Tracker to use the application form, although you will need an account (guest accounts are available; see the website for details). Registration can be completed at http://www.yaptracker.com. Please only apply for one tier of the program. If we feel you are more competitive for a different tier, we will notify you.
- Fees: The application process is free. If you are selected to receive an audition, you must confirm your appointment by submitting the audition fee ($45 for Filene Artists and Fellows / $25 for Studio Artists).
- Materials: Required materials for all artists include a headshot & résumé; All Artists are also encouraged to submit a link to an unedited, live video recording.
TIMELINE
- Initial Notification: Approximately 3 weeks before the requested audition date you will be notified by email as to whether or not you have been scheduled for an audition. If you do not hear from us, and it is 3 weeks before your requested date, contact us at opera@wolftrap.org or 703.255.1935.
- Confirmation: If you receive an invitation to audition, you must confirm your date and time by submitting payment within one week of notification.
AUDITION SCHEDULING
Cancellation: If you need to cancel due to illness, please notify us at opera@wolftrap.org or leave a message at 703.255.1935. Do not try to reach us at the audition space.
Conflicts: If you are unable to keep your assigned date/time, you have these options:
- Arrange a mutual swap with another singer. Both of you must email us (opera@wolftrap.org) to confirm this swap.
- Notify us by email (opera@wolftrap.org) that you are unable to keep your assigned date/time. You will be placed on a wait list for your new preferred date/time, and we will contact you if and when we have an opening.
AUDITION REPERTOIRE
Filene Artists
- Offer 4 arias in contrasting styles and languages.
- You may change audition repertoire after submitting your application. It is not necessary to notify us if you change your repertoire; just bring a copy of the revised list to the audition.
- You will begin your audition with an aria of your choice. An additional selection may be requested.
Studio Artists
- Prepare three contrasting selections. Any combination of art songs and arias is acceptable.
- Prepare a contemporary monologue (must have been written since 1900; material from current movies or TV shows is welcome) no more than one minute long.
- You will begin with the selection of your choice and will then perform your monologue. An additional selection may be requested.
Coaching Fellows
Be prepared to play and sing a selection from each of the categories below. Your selections must include one Italian, and one in either French or German. (Other languages allowed but not required)
- Aria or ensemble from a Mozart opera
- An accompanied recitative
- A brief secco recitative excerpt
- An ensemble or scene from a 19th-century opera
- A brief excerpt of any type from an opera written since 1940
- One other opera or musical excerpt of your choice
- Sight-reading will also be included in the audition
Directing Fellows
Interviews will be scheduled by Zoom during the month of November.
AUDITION MATERIALS
Please bring to your audition:
- 3 copies of your résumé
- 3 copies of your audition repertoire list
- Do not bring a headshot or any additional promotional materials (bios, CD’s, press clippings).
ACCOMPANIST
- A pianist will be provided, but you may bring your own pianist if you prefer.
- We are not able to arrange pre-audition rehearsals with the company pianist.
AUDITION OUTCOME
Filene Artists & Studio Artists
- Callback auditions will be held on the same day as preliminary auditions or by request on a subsequent audition day. There are no additional days exclusively for callbacks.
- If you are unable to come back during the established callback period at the end of the day, please notify us when you check in.
- Upon checking in, you will receive instructions on how and when to access the callback list.
- If you have any trouble accessing the callback list on the day of your audition, call the WTO office at 703.255.1935 to leave a message.
- If your name is not on the callback list, you are no longer under consideration for this year’s company.
Fellows
- There are no callbacks for Coaching Fellows.
- Coaching Fellow candidates will be selected by December 15.
- If you receive a competing offer for the summer before you hear from us, please notify us immediately.
FEEDBACK
You may request feedback on your audition by emailing us at opera@wolftrap.org in January. Please allow up to 8 weeks for a response.
WOLF TRAP RESIDENCY LOGISTICS
Housing
- Filene Artists and Fellows are placed with volunteer housing hosts within reasonable commuting distance. The average housing situation is located 5-10 miles away from our rehearsal and performance facilities. Wolf Trap is unable to assume responsibility for housing spouses, partners, or pets.
- Studio Artists receive dormitory lodging at no expense.
Transportation
- All Artists must provide their own local transportation.
- Wolf Trap is located in the Virginia suburbs, where both public transportation and sidewalks are inconsistent, and housing assignments are often several miles away from our rehearsal and performance facility. You will need to have a car or make other arrangements to navigate the area.
Compensation
- All artists receive a stipend and reimbursement for round-trip travel.
- Last season, Filene Artists received $650/week and Studio Artists received $350/week.
QUESTIONS?
Reach WTO:
703.255.1935
opera@wolftrap.org
1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182