The OPERA San Antonio–Classical Music Institute Young Artist Program is an intensive training program focusing on classical solo and chamber vocal music. We offer three different tiers for singers and one for collaborative vocal pianists during our summer festival.
The OPERA San Antonio–Classical Music Institute Young Artist Program is an intensive training program focusing on classical solo and chamber vocal music. We offer three different tiers for singers and one for collaborative vocal pianists during our summer festival.
The Studio Artist Program caters to undergraduate and masters-level singers looking to hone their craft with professionals in the field. Participants will have the opportunity to partake in lessons, coachings, rehearsals, and performances in San Antonio. Tuition cost is $600, limited scholarships are available. (~30 positions)
The Apprentice Artist Program is designed for advanced singers looking for copious performance experience singing for multiple community venues around the San Antonio area and take part in the OSA South Texas Tour upon completion of the program. Repertoire will be drawn from the 2024-2025 OPERA San Antonio main stage season and other traditional opera classics. Tuition scholarship ($600), $1,000 stipend, and housing/local transportation are provided. Travel to San Antonio is not covered.
Finalists selected for this program are required to audition live and in-person in San Antonio on April 9, 2025 6-8pm. (4 positions)
The Apprentice Artist Program requires a longer residency than the other programs.
Finalists for the Apprentice Artist Program are required to audition live and in-person in San Antonio on April 9, 2025.
The Teaching-Artist Fellowship is an opportunity for performers with a strong interest in teaching. Participants will perform chamber music alongside other Teaching-Artists and CMI faculty, teach lessons, and participate in one-on-one professional development opportunities. Tuition scholarship ($600), $1,500 stipend, up to $500 in travel reimbursement, and housing/local transportation are provided. Finalists selected for this program are required to participate in an online interview, submit a statement of teaching philosophy, and a video recording of the applicant teaching a 20-30 minute voice lesson. (3 positions)
The Vocal Collaborative Piano Fellowship is geared towards up-and-coming vocal pianist-coaches. They will perform both with the Teaching-Artist Fellows and the Apprentice Artists. The artist will also take part in the touring program which visits different locations in San Antonio and the OSA South Texas Tour following the conclusion of the program. A $1,000 stipend, up to $500 in travel reimbursement, and housing/local transportation are provided. (1 position)
The Vocal Collaborative Piano Fellowship requires a longer residency than the other programs.
The High School Young Artist Program is geared towards high school students with an interest in classical solo and operatic ensemble singing. Singers will participate in all of the Studio Artist offerings, take individual lessons, and take part in multiple performance opportunities. Special programs and classes geared specifically for high schoolers will be offered as well.
Tuition cost is $300.
All participants will take part in individual coaching, solo and ensemble performances, master classes, and career seminars with members of OSA and CMI Artistic Staff and Faculty.
Please contact Christopher Besch (voice@cmi-sa.org) with any questions.
