https://www.musicalchairs.info/rss/en/voiceThe latest Voice Jobs, Courses, Competitons & Instrument Sales from musicalchairs - The world's leading online resource for Classical Music Professionals.enCopyright: (C) musicalchairs 2026 see https://www.musicalchairs.info/about/terms for terms and conditions of reuse.features@musicalchairs.info (musicalchairs)Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:25:38 +010060http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssThis is the only Bachelor of Music degree dedicated to traditional and folk music in the UK. Aspiring performers on this course explore Scotland’s unique and dynamic musical traditions as a conceptual, critical and creative framework within which to achieve a distinctively personal voice as an artist. Our curriculum recognises that the innovative nature of Scottish traditional music today must be embraced, and that the creative development of the individual is the most important way to ensure traditional music flourishes from one generation to another. Learn in a busy department where your musical roots and creative artistry will be nurtured and developed through one-to-one tuition, academic context, performance opportunities, masterclasses and lots of ensemble work, all aimed at helping you fulfil your potential. The programme offers the following Principal Studies: Accordion Cello Fiddle Flute/Whistle Gaelic song Guitar Percussion (pipe band snare drum, bodhran) Piano Scots song Scottish Harp (normally gut-strung) You will work closely with some of the world’s top solo and collaborative teachers and performers to consolidate your performance technique, repertoire and personal style as a traditional musician, interwoven with development as a critical, creative, entrepreneurial and/or teaching artist. This includes exploring both the distinctive parameters of folk and traditional music and the shared technical vocabulary that links folk to other genres. External learning opportunities include an Isle of Skye residency, teaching placements and work placements in Scotland and abroad, as well as appearances at high-profile events, including Glasgow’s renowned Celtic Connections and Piping Live! Festivals. The BMus with Honours (Traditional Music) places emphasis on the creative development of the individual and allows the curriculum to be relevant to aspiring musicians from anywhere in the world.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:25:38 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/83?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/83?ref=41Our BMus (Hons) Performance programme balances strong practical experience with professional development, preparing aspiring performers for a career as a working musician. BMus (Hons) Performance is a four-year, full-time programme aimed at honing performers’ potential. It is strongly practical and vocational in purpose, with most of your study time devoted to individual and ensemble performance activities. However, this is also substantially complemented by a core curriculum in professional skills development, Musicianship and Contextual studies, research skills, and the development of critical and reflective thinking. The programme’s structure and content are designed to allow you to develop the full range of your creative and technical abilities and to equip you with the professional skills and knowledge that will enable you to pursue your musical interests and aspirations to the highest level. The BMus Programme offers a unique opportunity for you to immerse yourself in a creative and supportive environment dedicated to the study and practice of music in a multidisciplinary setting that includes dance, drama, film and production programmes alongside music. Our aim for our graduates is to prepare you for both postgraduate study and professional employment as performers, teachers, and in other careers as part of the portfolio career common within the contemporary music profession.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:18:11 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/82?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/82?ref=41Our BMus (Hons) Joint Principal Study programme balances strong practical experience in two disciplines with professional development, preparing aspiring performers for a career as a working musician. The BMus (Hons) Joint Principal Study (JPS) pathway at RCS is a specialist four-year pathway that enables students with exceptional potential in two disciplines to pursue these in parallel at degree level. It is strongly practical and vocational in purpose, with most of your study time devoted to activities in the two principal study areas, but this is substantially complemented by a core curriculum in professional skills development, research skills, and development of critical and reflective thinking. The programme’s structure and content are designed to allow you to develop the full range of your creative and technical abilities and to equip you with the professional skills and knowledge that will enable you to pursue your musical interests and aspirations to the highest level. The BMus Programme offers a unique opportunity for you to immerse yourself in a creative and supportive environment dedicated to the study and practice of music in a multidisciplinary setting that includes dance, drama, film and production programmes alongside music. Our aim for our graduates is to prepare you for both postgraduate study and professional employment as performers, teachers, and in other careers as part of the portfolio career common within the contemporary music profession. Possible combinations of disciplines include: - Two instruments from different families within the performance strand, e.g. piano and cello - Two genres, such as jazz and traditional music; jazz and (classical) performance; or traditional music and (classical) performance - Two disciplines, such as composition and percussion Please note: it is not possible to study two instruments from the same family. e.g. viola and violinFri, 02 Oct 2026 12:12:01 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/81?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/81?ref=41Studying Jazz at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, you will experience a high level of training aimed at cultivating your development as a creative and versatile jazz performer. Our Jazz department is vibrant and energetic and continues to produce successful musicians and new voices within the UK jazz scene. The BMus programme explores jazz in the broadest possible terms and provides the opportunity to play, perform, compose and record in many different jazz styles and settings. It is the first and the only full-time degree-level jazz course in Scotland and offers many creative and artistic opportunities to you as a performer across a wide-ranging curriculum. You’ll receive tuition from some of the finest jazz musicians and educators in the UK and benefit from high contact time offered, with weekly individual lessons focusing on your principal study instrument. The opportunity to study a second instrument is also made available. The programme is delivered to a small, focused cohort of students in each year group that form a unique ensemble and grow together throughout the BMus jazz pathway. You're encouraged to interact with other students from other disciplines in the spirit of our cross-disciplinary curriculum. Through class teaching in our dedicated studios, you’ll study the essentials of chord-scale harmony, improvisation, classic repertoire, composition, history, music business and arranging. Our vision of jazz is comprehensive and inclusive, and you’ll be introduced to the full range of contexts from solo and ensemble work to big band settings. Studying Jazz at the Conservatoire provides numerous opportunities to perform. On our campus are our RCS Jazz Orchestra with our Visiting Artist series featuring distinguished conductors/artists, Blue Monday Concerts, featuring students and tutors, often performing alongside special guests. There are also opportunities to attend Scottish National Jazz Orchestra concerts and learn from their InternationFri, 02 Oct 2026 11:50:02 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/80?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/80?ref=41You begin your postgraduate studies with the core of your musical personality – the skills, understandings and attitudes that define you as a traditional musician or piper – already established. Your postgraduate studies should nurture that existing artistic personality so that you can make a difference in the fields in which you choose to work. The programme offers advanced training to talented traditional musicians from diverse undergraduate degrees or their equivalent. We have designed the programme so that you take ownership of the learning process throughout the degree and beyond, whether in the professional world or further studies (such as a PhD). Our staff are professional performers, composers, and scholars of Scottish traditional music (and beyond) with active careers. They understand the challenges that you’ll face in your career and can provide help and advice as you progress. As well as working with our core staff, you’ll get the opportunity to learn from visiting artists and academics from all over the world. There’s a great atmosphere in the department and the Conservatoire as a whole. We have a close-knit community where you will perform and gig with other students and staff, making friends for life. As for professional and institutional collaborations, we work closely with the National Piping Centre, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and the Celtic Connections and Piping Live festivals in delivering a varied and vocationally robust experience for its students. Piping tuition on the MMus is delivered in collaboration with the National Piping Centre — an internationally recognised centre of excellence in Highland Bagpipe teaching.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:17:40 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/78?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/78?ref=41Repetiteurs are the lynchpin of an opera company. On the Repetiteurship course, you will study all the core skills needed to enter the profession. During your time at the RCS, you will play and perform in a variety of productions, concerts and opera scenes. As a student of the MMus/MA Repetiteurship course, you will study on the Alexander Gibson Opera School, working closely with Scottish Opera and the RCS Vocal Performance Department. The Repetiteurship course is run by Duncan Williams, a highly experienced repetiteur and teacher of national and international repute. There will be an opportunity to receive coaching from external professionals from the UK opera companies, and work on productions with highly experienced conductors. Applicants are required to be technically proficient at the keyboard to a very high standard. You will play music of all genres from the baroque to contemporary. Students will be taught the fundamentals of repetiteurship, including how to play orchestrally, how to work with a conductor, and how to coach singers. A large part of the training will be participating in practical sessions, such as playing for language and performance classes, masterclasses, and singing lessons. The Opera Department works closely with the Conducting Department, and opportunities often arise for repetiteurs to develop conducting skills and experience, if they so wish. Recent productions at RCS include Die Zauberflöte, Idomeneo, The Rape of Lucretia, Cendrillon, L’étoile, Flight, Dead Man Walking, and Die Dreigroschenoper.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:15:47 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/77?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/77?ref=41Develop your knowledge, understanding and skills to teach music education as an instrumental or vocal studies instructor. The MMus Performance and Pedagogy offers the opportunity to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills related to learning, teaching, and assessment in music education as an instrumental/vocal studies instructor. The programme emphasises the value of learning and teaching as a professional activity; supports the development of your identity as an instrumental/vocal studies instructor and explores teaching as a key component of your continuing growth as a performing artist.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:10:19 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/74?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/74?ref=41Our brand-new MMus/MA Performance and Musicology allows you to undertake scholarly research in music alongside postgraduate study in performance. The MMus/MA in Performance and Musicology is intended for highly skilled instrumentalists and singers who wish to pursue academic research into music and musical practices alongside advanced study in performance. Individual lessons in the principal study are at the heart of the degree, supported by a wide range of performance based activities within the the rich musical environment of the Conservatoire. The Musicology module will introduce you to the study of music as a scholarly endeavour, with a particular emphasis on historiography, aesthetics and criticism, and editorial techniques. The programme culminates in a number of assessed public performances, alongside a written dissertation on a self-chosen issue, source or repertory related to your principal study.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:06:17 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/73?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/73?ref=41Our MMus/MA Performance is a flexible programme with a strong emphasis on performance, designed to refine and extend your musicianship in preparation for your next steps into your chosen career path. The MMus/MA Performance programme is designed for students who aim to make music their life’s work. Perhaps you aspire to become an opera singer, a concert artist or orchestral musician; to be a collaborative pianist, compose or arrange; to work as a freelance instrumentalist or to be a conductor, music leader or animateur. You may be planning to coach or teach, either as the sole focus of your professional life or, more likely, as part of a portfolio career. You might have your sights set on doctoral study, on making a contribution to Scotland’s vibrant traditional music culture or may perhaps wish to fulfil one of the vital specialist music roles in related art forms such as ballet. Whatever your rationale for joining the Conservatoire’s MMus/MA programme, you are here to refine and extend your musicianship in preparation for your next steps. Our MMus/MA Performance pathway places a main emphasis on performance instead of academic work, with 80 of 120 credits for MA students and first year MMus students dedicated to your principal study. For students undertaking the two-year MMus, this rises to 90 credits in second year. The programme is designed to be flexible and in both stages you will be able to choose your other credits from a range of options including performance classes, ensembles, rehearsals and masterclasses, and/or other courses from across the many disciplines we offer here at the Conservatoire.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:04:07 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/72?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/72?ref=41The MMus/MA Joint Principal Study (JPS) degree is intended for exceptional students who are capable of performing at masters level in more than one discipline. Your study will be shared between two departments, with both individual lessons and supporting classes split between disciplines. Possible combinations include: Two instruments from different families within the performance strand, e.g. piano and cello Two genres, such as jazz and traditional music; jazz and (classical) performance; or traditional music and (classical) performance Two disciplines, such as composition and percussion Please note: it is not possible to study two instruments from the same family. e.g. viola and violin The following strands are self-contained specialisms, and may not be combined with another strand as part of a JPS route: Chamber Music Conducting Performance and Pedagogy Performance and Musicology Piano for Dance Repetiteurship The following cases do not constitute joint principal study: Students pursuing two instruments within the same family e.g. violin and viola, piano and harpsichord, flute and piccolo, and similar doublings Jazz and Traditional students who both perform and compose as part of their discipline Acceptance onto the Joint Principal Study strand is exceptional, and is only offered to students who are able to demonstrate the requisite level of skill and commitment across both areas.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:01:57 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/71?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/71?ref=41Studying Jazz at the Royal Conservatoire offers a high level of training to cultivate your development as a creative and versatile jazz performer. The MMus and MA Jazz programmes are specialist pathways designed for students interested in furthering their development in jazz at the postgraduate level. The programmes offer bespoke tuition from Scotland’s best jazz performers and educators. These programmes accommodate performers, writers, and arrangers. The tailored courses fit individual needs and requirements, allowing students to focus on specific areas of interest and specialisms. Regular one-to-one lessons centred on a principal study instrument support students in maximising their skills and potential. Additional one-to-one lessons are available for those interested in developing a second instrument. Concert series and masterclasses also give students excellent exposure and regular opportunities to perform with tutors, guest performers, and jazz orchestras. The strong connections between RCS and external professional organisations prepare our students to contribute to vibrant jazz scenes across Scotland and beyond. Participating in the greater jazz community widens our students’ prospects, supporting their transitions into the professional jazz scene.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:58:44 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/70?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/70?ref=41The Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Music is designed to allow students with existing masters qualifications to progress further within their discipline. You will have the opportunity to extend and deepen your skills, knowledge and understanding in and through performance within a rich conservatoire environment. The Advanced Postgraduate Diploma is available to performers in the following disciplines: All string, woodwind and brass instruments, solo, chamber or orchestral Guitar and harp Timpani and percussion, including marimba Piano solo and collaborative, harpsichord, organ, accordion Vocal performance Traditional performance Jazz performance It is not available for Conducting, Composition, or Piano for Dance.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:48:25 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/65?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/65?ref=41Gold International Classical Music Competition | GICMC 2026 ​GICMC invites musicians of all ages and nationalities to a world-class international platform. We are proud to be officially featured in the Gramophone Magazine Annual Competition Guide, recognized for artistic quality and accessibility. Notably, GICMC is the only online competition included in this prestigious guide. ​Grand Prizes by Category: ​Cat VI (19+): €600 | Cat V (16-18): €300 ​Cat IV (13-15): €150 | Cat III (10-12): €150 ​Cat II (8-9): €100 | Cat I (5-7): €100 ​Awards & Visibility: In addition to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes, participants can earn: ​Special Titles: Child Prodigy, String/Piano Virtuoso, and Golden Voice. ​Visibility: Exclusive interviews, social media promotion, and website features. ​Credentials: Formal certificates for students and teachers, with potential concert engagements. ​Application Deadline: October 18, 2026Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:16:40 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6353?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6353?ref=41The Masterclass will focus on Verdi's early operas: Nabucco, Macbeth, Ernani. This is not simply a singing course, but an in-depth exploration of the Verdian character: vocal interpretation, phrasing, the relationship between text and music, dramaturgy, dramatic context, characterisation and stage interaction. Studying these roles with Leo Nucci means engaging directly with an interpretative legacy forged on the world’s leading opera stages and with first-hand knowledge of the demands of the professional theatre. The programme will culminate in the Final Concert on October 26th at the prestigious Casa Verdi, Milan.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:32:28 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11435?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11435?ref=41Performance Opportunities in the heart of Vienna Singer Application Vienna Opera Festival 2027 – Casting Opportunity Discover Your Operatic Potential in the Heart of Vienna The Vienna Opera Festival 2027 invites you to join us in the heart of Vienna for an unforgettable operatic experience. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2027 * Results are sent within 2 weeks of applying—don’t wait, apply early to secure your place! 2 SESSIONS July 5 – 31, 2027 August 2 – August 29, 2027 OPERAS: - Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck (Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 10 min) - Le Nozze di Figaro by W. A. Mozart (Running Time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 min) - Carmen by G. Bizet (Running Time: Approximately 2 hours) - The World of Kurt Weill – A Cabaret Evening featuring the music of Kurt Weill (Running Time: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes)Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:08:26 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11434?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11434?ref=41The European Classical Music Awards is an online music contest and award system aimed at uncovering and advancing musicians of every age and nationality, acknowledging their talents with rewards and accolades. 2026 Quarter 4 Competitions Deadline: 24th Oct. 2026 2027 Quarter 1 Competitions Deadline: 24th Jan. 2027 Visit our website to apply: https://www.classicalmusicawards.com/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:10:03 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6348?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6348?ref=41Schubert International Music Competition UK is now accepting applications. This competition welcomes all instruments, conducting, composition, voice, chamber music, creative videos, innovative writings. 2026 Season 4 Application Deadline: 23rd December, 2026 2027 Season 1 Application Deadline: 23rd March, 2027 Visit and apply at: https://www.schubertcompetition.com/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:45:12 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6347?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6347?ref=41International Classical Music Competition VIOLIN: October 3-4 (Registration Deadline: September 29) OPERA SINGING: October 10-11 (Registration deadline: October 6) PIANO: October 17-18 (Registration Deadline: October 13) GUITAR and ACCORDION: October 24-25 (Registration Deadline: October 21) The Municipality of Torri del Benaco and Bite Size Opera announce the 8th edition of the Maria Callas – Maria Labia Competition. The competition is open to singers, pianists, and violinists of all nationalities, with no age limit, and will take place at the San Giovanni Auditorium in Torri del Benaco, on Lake Garda (Verona, Italy), from October 3 to 25. Divided into age categories for each instrument. Total Prize Money up to €5000 and debut concerts in Venice and Verona. www.callas-labia.itSat, 26 Sep 2026 09:56:14 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6346?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6346?ref=41Tokyo Opera Studio invites instrumentalists to a three-week opera orchestra residency in central Tokyo, 6–26 June 2027. No tuition. No participation fee. This is an unpaid residency. Players cover their own travel. Optional housing is available through the program at $1,250 USD for a private single (plus 10% Japanese consumption tax). Independent housing is allowed. Each player is assigned to one reduced opera orchestra of about 14–18, sitting in a mixed section with professional colleagues, and performs two fully staged operas from the 2027 season under international conductors: Don Giovanni (Mozart) Hänsel und Gretel (Humperdinck) Cendrillon (Massenet) L’enfant et les sortilèges (Ravel) & Gianni Schicchi (Puccini) Double bill Both orchestras combine for a separate orchestral concert. The residency also includes instrumental masterclasses and organized cultural events and guided activities in Tokyo. Apply: https://tokyooperastudio.org/orchestraFri, 25 Sep 2026 16:04:03 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11432?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11432?ref=41Are you a young musician with dreams of international acclaim? Brentwood School’s annual International Music Competition offers a special opportunity to showcase your skills, receive expert feedback, and win prestigious awards, including scholarships, bursaries, and monetary prizes. Open to exceptional young concert musicians, the competition also provides the opportunity to secure a full boarding bursary and adjudication from a world-renowned panel. All finalists receive a place on our Specialist Music Programme, designed for exceptional young musicians aiming for professional careers 1st Place: £1000 2nd Place: £500 3rd Place: £300 In addition, after the final, a special grand prize will also be awarded, up to the value of a full-boarding bursary (£60.000 per annum). Applicants should be of an outstanding standard (Grade 8+) who are seriously considering a professional career as a musician.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6332?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6332?ref=41The Rochester Oratorio Society is now accepting applications for the fully-virtual 2026 Rochester International Vocal Competition, an opportunity for talented emerging singers to showcase their artistry, gain valuable exposure, and compete for $3,250 in cash prizes. Three prizes will be awarded: Grand Prize: $1,500 Second Prize: $1,000 Third Prize: $750 Open to singers ages 18 through 35, the competition welcomes vocalists working in opera, oratorio, and art song. Applicants are invited to submit recordings representing their strongest work and demonstrating their abilities across a variety of musical styles. Applicants should be prepared to submit: A current résumé or CV A short biography of approximately 150 words A portrait Audition recordings Two to five audio selections, not exceeding 15 minutes total $45 application fee Applications are due October 18, 2026.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:48:51 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6339?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6339?ref=41Discover the World through Art Song — in Kagurazaka, Tokyo. The Basel International Lieder / Art Song Vocal Competition 2027 will welcome the world-renowned Lied pianist Prof. Hartmut Höll, together with distinguished jury members from Germany, China, Japan, and Ukraine. In Kagurazaka, Tokyo — a district rich in history, culture, and the arts — singers from around the world are invited to explore the diverse traditions and artistic expression of Lieder and Art Song. The competition offers a total prize fund of JPY 2,000,000, including a JPY 1,000,000 Grand Prix and a JPY 400,000 Schubert Lieder Prize, as well as prizes for Japanese, Italian, French, British & American, and Russian Art Songs. Applications: October 25 – December 25, 2026 First & Second Rounds: Online Video Judging (YouTube) Final Round: April 24, 2027 Venue: Ongaku no Tomo Hall, Kagurazaka, Tokyo, Japan Applications are open to singers from around the world.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:59:35 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6337?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6337?ref=41**ARIA D’ORO 2026 – International Vocal Competition** From **18–21 November 2026**, the second edition of **ARIA D’ORO – International Vocal Competition** will take place at the **Teatro Puccini in Merano, South Tyrol, Italy**. The competition welcomes singers from around the world and offers an international platform for talented and experienced vocal artists. Participants can perform before a distinguished international jury and compete in several categories, with **cash prizes** awarded to outstanding performances. A special feature of the 2026 edition is the new **“Over 35” category**, created for singers aged 35 and over. It offers experienced artists an opportunity to present their voices, musical personality and stage experience in an international competition setting. ARIA D’ORO combines artistic excellence, international exchange and the unique cultural atmosphere of Merano. **Applications are now open until 30 October 2026.**Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:18 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6334?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6334?ref=419th “VIENNA NEW YEAR’S CONCERT” INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION 2026 "Winners' Concert at the Musikverein Vienna on January 4, 2027" • Voice • Piano • Strings • Winds • Percussion • Conductor • Chamber Music • Composition *The Winners' Concert, featuring the award winners, will take place at the Vienna Musikverein on January 4, 2027, accompanied by WIENER STADTORCHESTER! (Vienna City Orchestra) *The contest is open to musicians and composers of all nationalities Deadline: October 18, 2026Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:26:24 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6329?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6329?ref=41This new one-year programme offers a learning and performance experience responsive to the needs of singers focused on entering the professional world. The Advanced Artist Diploma is a doctoral level award validated by the University of St Andrews at SCQF level 12, equivalent to level 8 on the FHEQ. This bespoke one-year programme, delivered in collaboration with Scottish Opera, gives you the opportunity to appear in a production with a UK national company as the culmination of your studies. You will work with some of the world’s finest coaches in vocal technique and stagecraft, across a high-level programme of intensive learning designed to prepare you for professional success. The coming together of one of the UK’s award-winning national opera companies with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland provides a unique, high-level student experience that is unparalleled in the United Kingdom. The new Advanced Artist Diploma course seeks to address the ever-changing landscape of the operatic world in providing the very best training, taking advantage of world-class facilities within a world-class institution for those on the cusp of entering the industry as working artists. Country: the United KingdomWed, 16 Sep 2026 15:21:51 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/60?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/60?ref=41Karol Szymanowski International Music Competition in Katowice is an incredible opportunity for outstanding young artists. With a prize pool of €300.000, a star-studded jury, and an inspiring repertoire this can be a turning point in the careers of its winners. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES (PIANO, VOICE, STRING QUARTET, VIOLIN): Applications open 1.11.2026–31.01.2027 Voice auditions 1–7.09.2027 Violin auditions 4–12.09.2027 String Quartet auditions 8–15.09.2027 Piano auditions 10–18.09.2027 Final Gala and Prize-winners’ Concert 19.09.2027 The performing competition will take place in September 2027 in the inspiring surroundings of the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:07:15 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6328?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6328?ref=41This is a continuation course of Interpretation in Opera 1. The course offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in interpretation and opera repertoire for an additional semester and develop your vocal and theatrical skills further. You will have individual singing lessons and musical interpretation for your roles and audition repertoire with coaches from both the Academy of Music and Drama and from the Göteborg Opera. You work individually with role interpretation with an opera director, and you have group lessons in dance and movement. Together with other opera students, you also participate in masterclasses, and sometimes you will be offered a role in one of the academy's opera productions. The course is examined through a public staged concert, or in an opera production.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11410?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11410?ref=41This course is aimed at deepening your skills in opera, regarding singing, musical interpretation and characterization. You will have individual singing lessons and musical interpretation for your roles and audition repertoire with coaches from both the Academy of Music and Drama and from the Göteborg Opera. You work individually with role interpretation with an opera director, and you have group lessons in dance and movement. Together with other opera students, you also participate in masterclasses, and sometimes you will be offered a role in one of the academy's opera productions. The course is examined through a public staged concert, or in an opera production. Also see the continuation course Interpretation in Opera 2.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11409?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11409?ref=41The "Città di Massa" International Competition for Young Musicians is dedicated to young musicians who are beginning their musical journey or pursuing a professional career. Our goal is to encourage young artists, celebrate their talent and dedication, and give them the opportunity to perform, gain experience and share their passion for music with an international audience. To make participation accessible to young musicians from all over the world, the Competition is held in two formats: **Online Edition** – participate from anywhere in the world with a video performance. https://concorsocittadimassaonline.jimdosite.com **In-Person Edition** – perform live in Massa, Italy, and experience the excitement of an international music competition. https://concorsocittadimassa.jimdosite.com The Absolute Winners of the Online Edition are invited in Italy to perform at the Concert on 14 February 2027, where they will have the opportunity to compete for the "Città di Massa" Special PrSun, 13 Sep 2026 15:07:19 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6322?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6322?ref=41The 3rd “Milton Marelli” International Biennial Opera Singing Competition will take place in Mirandola, Italy, from 13 to 15 November 2026. Open to singers of all nationalities under 40, the Competition includes qualifying rounds, a semi-final and a public final concert. The Jury is chaired by Adua Veroni Pavarotti and includes representatives and professionals from Fondazione Arena di Verona, the “Luciano Pavarotti” Conservatory, and the opera world. Prizes: €2,100, €1,100 and €600, plus the Special “G. Verdi” and “City of Mirandola” Prizes, each linked to a prize concert with a €400 performance fee. Official accompanists are provided free of charge, and all finalists receive a Certificate of Merit and professional video recordings of their performances. Application deadline: 3 November 2026. Entry fee: €80.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:41:52 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6321?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6321?ref=41The Vienna International Christmas Opera Competition celebrates excellence in opera singing and offers a prestigious platform for performers of all voice types to gain international recognition and the chance to perform with the Wiener Stadtorchester. The Grand Prize winner (€5,000), together with the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners, will have the honor of performing live at the Palais Ehrbar, Grand Concert Hall, Vienna, on December 16, 2026. Special Prizes + “Wiener Klassik” Prize + Special Jury Prize Honorable Mentions Awarded to outstanding participants. All prize winners will receive a medallion and certificate, as well as a professional photo shoot and audio and video recordings during the concert and award ceremony. + Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026 + Results Announcement: November 8, 2026 + Concert & Award Ceremony: December 16, 2026Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:18:13 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6316?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6316?ref=41Italian Opera Workshop, January 2027, will focus on Gaetano Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore. Teacher: M° Antonello Allemandi Period: from January the 3rd until January the 6th 2027 Real opportunities for the best students. The workshop is directed to conductors, pianists and singers who want to increase their experience with the operatic repertoire. Professionals eager to enhance their knowledge of Italian opera are welcome, as are students who know the score and wish to approach it from a professional perspective. The course is articulated in n°4 (four) days of lessons. The conductors will have daily podium time and daily frontal lessons with the teacher, the singers and the pianists will work daily with the teacher and the student conductors on their role in the opera.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:08:18 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11396?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11396?ref=41The competition is open to: ⭐ All instruments ⭐ Chamber ensembles ⭐ Voices ⭐ Conductors ⭐ Composers ⭐ Free Application until 10 October 2026 ⭐ Classical Music Stars International Competition 2026 Applications are now open for the next edition of Classical Music Stars — an international online competition created for musicians who want their artistry to be seen, recognized and presented with distinction. AWARDS: ⭐ Absolute Winners ⭐ First Prizes with Special Mention ⭐ 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes in each category and age group All Prizewinners: ⭐ Receive an official diploma ⭐ May request certificates for teachers and accompanists Selected Prizewinners: ⭐ Will be interviewed in Maestro Magazine ⭐ Will have their winning video featured on our website ⭐ Will receive a personalized Winner's page on classicalmusicstars.com ⭐ Will be offered a subscription to medici.tv – the world’s leading classical music platform ⭐ Will be invited to perform in the Laureates ConcerThu, 10 Sep 2026 11:48:58 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6315?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6315?ref=41Ensemble OrQuesta’s second 2027 Opera Academy features a new production of Cesti’s L’Orontea. Rehearsals take place in Hastings and London, culminating in two fully staged performances at The Cockpit, London, accompanied by Ensemble OrQuesta Baroque. Roles may be double cast, but each Academy singer will perform their complete role in at least one performance. Singers receive coaching in Baroque vocal style, interpretation, recitative, movement and stagecraft, led by Artistic Director Marcio da Silva and harpsichordist Predrag Gosta. Roles: Orontea, Tibrino, Silandra, Giacinta (Sopranos); Alidoro (Countertenor/Haute-Contre); Creonte (Baritone); Corindo (Countertenor/Mezzo); Aristea (Mezzo); Gelone (Tenor). Tuition: £1,000 per role; instalments available. Accommodation not included. Apply with CV and video/audio recording: ensembleorquesta@outlook.com. Roles are allocated continuously; no deadline.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:33:15 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11392?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11392?ref=41Der Kurs richtet sich an Gesangstudierende, fertig ausgebildete Sänger und Sängerinnen sowie an Kandidaten und Kandidatinnen für Aufnahmeprüfungen. Je nach individuellem Bedarf kann der Fokus der gemeinsamen Arbeit auf unterschiedliche Aspekte gelegt werden: künstlerische Gestaltung, Check-up der technischen Grundlagen sowie Übestrategien für besondere technische Herausforderungen. Die Teilnehmenden erhalten jeden Tag Einzelunterricht mit Klavierbegleitung sowie Korrepetition. Vorzubereiten sind vier bis sechs Stücke eigener Wahl aus Oper, Oratorium und Lied. Das gesamte Kursrepertoire ist bei der Anmeldung anzugeben und auswendig vorzubereiten. The course is suitable for singing students, professional singers and for young singers who wish to prepair their entry examns for vocal studies. the focus of the course can be chosen according to individual needs, such as artistic expression, technical check-up or strategies for effective practicing.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:58:14 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11390?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11390?ref=41“Les Étoiles Lyriques de Paris” Un trampolino di eccellenza nel cuore della capitale francese. Il concorso internazionale “Les Étoiles Lyriques de Paris” è partner del prestigioso progetto internazionale “Nouvelles Étoiles”, che ogni anno riunisce giovani musicisti promettenti provenienti da oltre 94 paesi. Questo progetto si inserisce in una dinamica di formazione artistica, accompagnamento alla carriera artistica e diffusione internazionale attraverso: • selezioni online accessibili a tutti i candidati. • concerti in Francia e all’estero. • stage presso accademia di perfezionamento. Una visione: rivelare e scoprire le voci nuove per i futuri anni. Pensato come una piattaforma artistica e pedagogica, il Concorso Internazionale “Les Étoiles Lyriques de Paris”, offre molto più di una semplice valutazione: è un percorso esperienziale, uno spazio di incontri e trasmissione tra generazioni di artisti.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6311?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6311?ref=41Per ricordare Valerio Gentile, giovane cultore di musica e studente di canto lirico, prematuramente e tragicamente scomparso, la sua famiglia, in collaborazione con i Conservatori di Musica “N. Piccinni” di Bari e “N. Rota” di Monopoli, ha istituito nel 1997 il Premio Internazionale di Canto Lirico – Borsa di Studio “Valerio Gentile”. Il concorso si svolge ogni anno nelle giornate 8 e 9 dicembre presso il Teatro Sociale di Fasano. GIURIA • Maria AGRESTA soprano, Presidente di Giuria • Emanuele DESTRINI agente lirico, TACT • Giuseppe FINZI direttore d’orchestra • Franziska KAISER casting manager Teatro di Wiesbaden • Maria Pia PISCITELLI soprano Primo Classificato 2000 euro Secondo Classificato 1000 euro Terzo Classiciato 500 euro Borsa di studio cantante più giovane 300 euro Borsa di studio LIONS 500 euro Premio del pubblico 500 euro Borsa di studio TELENTItalia 750 euro Concerti per le associazioni Euterpe, Ritratti Festival, Paolo Grassi, Opera Prima e L'AteliTue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6309?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6309?ref=41ADOC, Friends of the Opera of Santiago de Compostela, is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the “Compostela Lírica” International Singing Competition, to be held on 4 and 5 December 2026 at the Auditorio de Galicia in Santiago de Compostela. The competition aims to contribute to the artistic development of young singers, providing them with opportunities to gain experience in professional environments through recitals, collaborations with orchestras, and participation in opera productions. From among all applications received, the Jury will select a maximum of 30 singers of all nationalities, aged between 18 and 35, to participate in the Semi-Final and Final rounds. • Application period: 1–20 October 2026 • Online application form: Available on the website from 1 October • Application fee: €25 • Semi-Final participation fee: €40 • Semi-Final: 4 December 2026 — 30 contestants • Final: 5 December 2026 — 10 contestants Email: concursocompostelalirica@gmail.com Download: RulMon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6299?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6299?ref=41BACH International Music Competition – now entering its 10th edition, one of the largest established international online competitions for musicians worldwide. Open to all ages and nationalities: ⭐ Soloists – all instruments and voice ⭐ Composers ⭐ Conductors ⭐ Chamber ensembles ⭐ Music video creators Free choice of repertoire – works by Bach are welcome but not required. FREE Preliminary Round – submit your recording with no entry fee. Selected candidates decide whether to continue to the paid Final Round. All finalists receive recognition, with awards determined by the international jury. ⭐ Absolute Winner, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Prizes ⭐ Special Mentions and Honorable Mentions ✅ Personalised digital diplomas and laureate posters ✅ Winners’ Gallery and promotion through the Universal Maestro Society ✅ Selected interviews for top laureates Share your artistry with an international audience. FREE ENTRY until 25 October 2026.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6287?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6287?ref=41International Summer Academy 2027 – Conducting Course 7–15 August 2027, Saitama Arts Theater, Japan Director: Naoki Sugiyama An intensive 9-day conducting masterclass devoted to Romantic symphonies and orchestral songs by Mahler, Wagner, Wolf and R. Strauss. Training progresses from piano and ensemble sessions to chamber orchestra and full professional symphony orchestra. All active participants conduct in public concerts and receive a certificate. Approximately 15–20 minutes of podium time per participant per day. The outstanding 3–5 participants conduct a complete work or major symphonic movement(s) in the final Master Concert. Repertoire includes Mahler Symphony No. 5 and orchestral songs; Wagner Tristan Prelude & Liebestod and Siegfried Idyll; Wolf Italian Serenade and orchestral songs; R. Strauss orchestral songs. 20 places (max. 22). Tuition from €1,200 (Early Bird); student fee €900 (age 25 or under, max. 5 places). Registration opens 1 August 2026.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:07:47 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11384?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11384?ref=41The second edition of the Júlio Cardona International Music Competition, promoted and organized by the Covilhã City Council, will take place from March 31 to April 04, 2027, and is open to musicians of all nationalities aged between 18 and 30. The competition categories are Cello, Horn, and Voice. The competition consists of three mandatory rounds: 1) Pre-selection, video submission: November 1 to 30, 2026; 2) Main round (8 contestants in each category): March 31 to April 2, 2027; 3) Final (3 competitors in each category): April 3, 2027. The concert of laureates and awards ceremony take place on April 4, 2027. For more information and details about the program, please consult the website of the competition and the participation rules.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6298?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6298?ref=41Basel International Piano Accompanist Competition 2027 An international competition dedicated to the art of piano accompaniment, open to pianists of all ages and nationalities worldwide. Categories A｜Vocal Accompaniment B｜Instrumental Accompaniment C｜Vocal & Instrumental Accompaniment Repertoire Two or more works, with a total performance time of up to 15 minutes. Repertoire may range from Baroque to contemporary classical music. Works originally written with orchestral accompaniment may also be performed in piano arrangement. Application Deadline: March 7, 2027 Format: Online Video Competition Video Submission: YouTube (Unlisted) or Bilibili Eligibility: No age or nationality restrictions The competition aims to recognize outstanding piano accompanists and support their professional development and international careers.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:51:06 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6291?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6291?ref=41BEETHOVEN AWARD – an established international online music competition with 4 successful editions and laureates from 40+ countries. Open to musicians of all ages and nationalities: all instruments, voice, chamber ensembles, conductors and composers. Free choice of repertoire – Beethoven is not required. FREE Preliminary Round – submit a video with no entry fee. Selected candidates may choose to enter the paid Final Round. Every finalist receives a prize level determined by the international jury. ✅ Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Prizes ✅ €200 cash award for Platinum Laureates ✅ Special Awards ✅ Personalised digital diplomas, laureate posters and Teacher Appreciation Diplomas ✅ Winners’ Gallery and international promotion through the Universal Maestro Society Cash awards have already been paid and laureates actively promoted. Present your artistry. Gain international recognition.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6286?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6286?ref=41If you’re considering undergraduate or postgraduate study, our next in-person open days are: Saturday 31 October 2026 During our Open Day, you’ll be able to: Learn all about our programmes and what makes Trinity Laban unique Take part in practical workshops and experience our world-class training Hear all about Trinity Laban from the people who make and shape us; our students, faculty and alumni Tour our beautiful and inspiring facilities See our students in action during multiple live performancesTue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/21?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/degree-courses/21?ref=41The program is structured around two major themes, each presented in two distinct modules that you can register for separately or together: • Module 1: Mozart (opera and concert arias) & Schubert • Module 2: Bel Canto (Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti) & Verdi On faculty: Marie-Noëlle de Callataÿ, soprano - Angélique Noldus, mezzo soprano. In addition, we will be paying particular attention to professional audition preparation, with the conference and interactive workshop "The Art of Auditioning, an Olympic Sport." This exclusive event will be led by Pascale Montauban, director of the artist agency Ariën Arts & Music Management and includes a free audition (pedagogical aims) and analyse of the performance for the participants. The final concert will take place Sunday October 25. More information on the website: https://www.bellarteinternationalmusicacademy.org/lyricaFri, 28 Aug 2026 13:54:18 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11370?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11370?ref=41The institutions "Slovenski center za glasbeno vzgojo - Centro sloveno di educazione musicale Emil Komel" and "Kulturni center Lojze Bratuž" are hosting the 6 International competition "Musica Goritiensis" for music students and musicians under the age of 30. Sections: VIOLIN, CELLO, PIANO, VOICE APPLICATION DEADLINE 10. October 2026 Awards Ceremony and Final Concert on 28th November 2026 The competition offer as long as prizes in money, a concert prize (CATEGORY E) in the season of one of the cultural institutions of our country. AUDIENCE AWARD “GO!2025 – European Capital of Culture” - a concert prize in the season of one of the cultural institutions of our country. New!!: PRIZE “2R Digital Classics” – recording of a single CD with digital distribution on more than 200 on-demand streaming platforms. The prize will be awarded to the Best Performer in Categor E, selected directly by 2R Studio Produzioni Multimediali – 2R Digital Classics.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:30:28 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6280?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6280?ref=41A course in ensemble playing is being offered. It focuses on training and interpretive work in a chamber orchestra and the development of interpretations of works by J. S. Bach (Cantatas BWV 92 and BWV 178) as well as Mendelssohn (String Symphony No. 3, e minor) in collaboration with the Saxon Chamber Choir Leipzig (www.saechsischer-kammerchor.de), conductor and music director Fabian Enders (www.fabianenders.de), and faculty members Professor Wolfgang Kupke and Dr. Felix Caffier. Stylistic and interpretive considerations are integrated into the rehearsal process. Students in the school music program who play a string instrument are also expressly invited to participate. The results will be presented in four concerts throughout Berlin. Participation fee (excluding travel expenses): 300 Euro.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:58:54 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11367?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/courses/11367?ref=41Outstanding winners will receive generous cash prizes and extensive promotional opportunities.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:31:56 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6270?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6270?ref=41Concorso Musicale Internazionale "Citta' di Alessandria". Decima edizione. Aperto a pianisti, formazioni cameristiche, strumenti solisti, canto lirico (premio Ottavio Garaventa). Premi in borse di studio, concerti premio presso le A.M.I. associazioni Mozart Italia e altre importanti associazioni culturali. Ingaggi per i migliori cantanti lirici presso Agenzia Lirica "Operadartegna". "City of Alessandria" International Music Competition. Tenth edition. Open to pianists, chamber ensembles, solo instrumentalists, and opera singers (Ottavio Garaventa Prize). Prizes include scholarships and performance engagements with A.M.I. (Mozart Italia associations) and other major cultural organizations; top opera singers may secure engagements through the "Operadartegna" opera agency.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:24:29 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6269?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6269?ref=41Vivaldi International Music Competition is now open for applications. Categories are available for all instruments, conducting, composition, voice & chamber music, creative videos, and innovative writings. Participants can collect exclusive digital collections, including winners' posters, e-certificates, and award e-badges. Also, they have the opportunity to order their own CDs and medal souvenirs. 2026 Season 4 The Application Deadline: 19th December 2026 Apply Now at: www.vivaldicompetition.comSat, 15 Aug 2026 14:19:49 +0100https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6260?ref=41https://www.musicalchairs.info/competitions/6260?ref=41