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OPERA AMERICA FREE STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Opera America free student membership (normally $75) available to you through CU. Some of the things you can do with this membership are:
- Book discounted practice/rehearsal rooms at Opera America when you're auditioning in NYC
- Have access to career advancement programming, conferences and events
- Read Opera America's online magazine
- Create a professional listening in the online Member Directory
Grants
Allied Arts
Colorado Creative Industries
CU Grants
Audition Opportunities
For the last 20+ years, CU Students have placed in the top 10 of this competition with many 1st place winners. With almost $40k of prize money, this is WORTH auditioning for if you have five operatic arias of contrasting styles in at least three languages ready for performance. Application deadline is always in January but early submission is highly advised. See website for all details.
2025 update: the deadline has been extended to January 17.

