Feedback Auditions
Feedback Auditions offer singers an opportunity to perform their audition repertoire before a supportive panel of industry professionals.
Artists receive valuable feedback on their performances and repertoire, as well as a high-quality video recording of their audition.
The program is designed to help singers in a range of artistic stages. It offers a safe and supportive space for those on their first audition circuit, contemplating a change of fach or repertoire, or looking to take the next step in their careers.
Feedback Auditions are supported by the Patricia Scimeca Fund for Emerging Singers and, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Program Details
Give your audition routine a practice round as you take the stage, learn from supportive industry leaders, and leave with a high-definition recording of your finest repertoire.
When you register, you receive:
- A 20-minute audition slot to perform two selections from your repertoire list with a house accompanist. (You may bring your own pianist, if desired.)
- Immediate feedback on your vocal performance, repertoire selection, visual presentation, audition preparation, and written materials from a panel of stage directors, conductors, management representatives, and artistic directors.
- High-definition digital video recording of your audition performance and panel feedback.
Feedback Auditions can help singers in a range of career stages, including those just beginning to navigate the audition process, those looking to improve their presentation and audition package, and those who would like the experience of receiving face-to-face comments. Singers contemplating a change of fach or repertoire will also find this a safe and constructive atmosphere in which to experiment.
Auditions take place in the acoustically excellent Marc A. Scorca Hall at OPERA America's National Opera Center in New York City.
Because of the popularity of the program, singers who have participated within the last six months are ineligible to register.
Upcoming Dates and Costs
Feedback Auditions take place in the spring and fall and are $50 for members and $125 or $146 for non-members. Non-member registration includes the choice of a one-year Digital Membership (valued at $75) or Signature Membership (valued at $96) to OPERA America.
September 6 Feedback Auditions
Auditions take place Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sessions are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the popularity of the program, singers who have participated within the last six months are ineligible to register.
For September 6:
- Mary Birnbaum, panelist,
Dramatic advisor for master of music and graduate diploma students, The Juilliard School; general & artistic director, Opera Saratoga - Dr. Everett McCorvey, panelist,
Principal guest conductor, Opera Columbus; founder and artistic director, The American Spiritual Ensemble; artistic director, National Chorale - Jason Wirth, accompanist
Past Panelists
- Ana De Archuleta, strategic advisor and partner, UIA Talent
- Karen Ashley, managing director of career development, Alexander & Buono International; former vice president, Columbia Artists Management
- Elliot Brown, artist manager, UIA Talent
- Ken Benson, artist manager
- Devere Burnett, artist manager, IMG Artists
- Daniela Candillari, conductor and repertoire expert
- Kelvin Chan, general director, Vital Opera
- Richard Cordova, conductor
- Marlon Daniel, artistic and music director, Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges; associate conductor, Florida Grand Opera
- Priti Gandhi, associate director, The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
- Kimille Howard, director
- Ella Marchment, director
- Shawn Marie Jeffery, vice president, classical creatives, UIA Talent
- Meredith LaBouff, assistant director, Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, Metropolitan Opera
- David Lefkowich, stage director
- Evans Mirageas, artistic director, Cincinnati Opera
- Alison Moritz, director
- Steven Osgood, conductor; general and artistic director, Chautauqua Opera
- Michelle Rofrano, music and artistic director, City Lyric Opera; founder and music director, Protestra
- John De Los Santos, director, choreographer, librettist
- Brian Speck, artistic administrator, the Metropolitan Opera
- Julius Williams, conductor
For more information, contact us at artistic@operaamerica.org or call 646.699.5239.