Each season, Calgary Opera provides up to eight young singers with the opportunity to study and perform under a professional staff of teachers and performers. The program serves as a bridge between academic programs and the professional world of opera, offering the experience and practical skills necessary to succeed as a self-employed artist in a highly competitive international environment.

The COC Ensemble Studio is an innovative artist development program for emerging Canadian opera professionals. The company’s uniquely collaborative approach blends advanced study and practical experience through a multi-year program that’s individually tailored for each member. Artists receive intensive vocal coaching; language, movement and acting studies; as well as private masterclasses with renowned opera professionals. Ensemble singers perform and understudy mainstage roles, while Ensemble pianists participate in the preparation of the COC’s mainstage productions. Members of the Ensemble ...

Edmonton Opera has two programs dedicated to nurturing and empowering emerging artists. The Emerging Artist Residency Program, in partnership with the Azrieli Foundation, and the Rumbold Vocal Prize, in collaboration with Grace and Arnold Rumbold, provide up-and-coming opera singers with hands-on experience — not only the artist side, but also the administrative and technical demands of full opera productions. “The future is today. The work we’re doing at Edmonton Opera will elevate the next generation of artists who are trained to work in this vibrant industry. Opera is going through a ...

Manitoba Opera's 2021 Digital Emerging Artists Program is a four-week training intensive designed to provide vocal instruction, professional development, performance experience, and earning opportunities for young Canadian singers who are in the early stages of their careers. This program prepares participants for success as multi-platform performers capable of engaging audiences through digital media, as well as live performance.

Opera on the Avalon's Young Artist Program was established in 2009. Each year, OOTA selects up to twelve Young Artists, providing them with performance tools which are essential to establishing a professional career in opera.

This innovative new program is a celebration of both opera and chamber music. With the common goal to capture the emotional essence of chamber work, whether that be in the form ofinstrumental pieces or new operas, this residency willfoster the potential of unique voices and creative visionsthat culminate inlive performances that createexcitement and growth. Created by some of the most thrilling leaders of opera and chamber music, this is a unique opportunity to work side-by-side with living composers on the creation of new work, leading to world premieres. Participants are given the chance to ...

Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists ProgramIn 2012, VO launched the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program. Made possible through a gift from the family of Yulanda M. Faris, the program engages, enriches, mentors and trains rising young Canadian opera artists and offers a bridge between formal academic educational programs and the professional world in a supportive and encouraging environment.The program is led by Program Director, Leslie Dala; Principal Coach, Kinza Tyrrell; Coach, Tina Chang and the continued guidance of Vancouver Opera Music Director Emeritus, Jonathan Darlington.The Young ...

A leading artists' residency for Canadian opera singers and pianists Opera coaches, the Atelier lyrique offers a training program—operating within the Opéra de Montréal—that serves as aspringboard to professionallife. In offeringinnovative,bilingual, andpersonalized trainingthat covers the full spectrum of an opera artist's development, the Atelier ensures that its members can reach theirfull potential, while fostering theirautonomy,leadership, andself-achievement.During their time at the Opéra de Montréal, the artists benefit from theexpertise of seasoned specialistsand get the guidance they ...