Glyndebourne Academy
Glyndebourne Academy is an operatic development project which aims to support gifted young singers.
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We are looking for gifted and talented young singers aged between 16 – 26 for Glyndebourne Academy to receive intensive training, mentorship, advice and guidance on future development and career pathways. You will work with industry professionals to develop a variety of classical singing performance disciplines vocal coaching, movement and language.
You can view photos from one of the Academy 2023 workshops here and to read some of our past participant profiles click here.
‘The opportunity to work with people who are so well respected and educated in the field of opera was priceless; these people showed me genuine respect and empathy, but equally challenged me in all aspects of my performance. ‘ Glyndebourne Academy participant 2021
Application Process
Applications are made through YAP Tracker and must include an up-to-date headshot. The headshot does not have to be professionally taken. If you need to make an account to apply, this is free of charge. You can find further guidance for your application here.
Please note that applicants must be resident in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of Academy 2024 to be eligible to take part.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an in-person audition. From there, those who are shortlisted will attend a second round audition workshop. Up to ten participants will be selected to take part in the programme.
The application deadline is Sunday 7 January 2024, 5.00pm.
Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from those whose backgrounds are currently underrepresented in the world of opera.
Cost
In most cases you’ll need to pay your own travel costs for attending auditions, but if this is likely to be a significant barrier to your attending, please let us know on your application. There are no application or audition fees for Glyndebourne Academy.
Tuition, room, board and transport for the Glyndebourne Academy programme are provided from the Launch Day onwards.
Key Dates
- November – YAP Tracker applications open
- January – Applications close
- April – First round auditions
- May – Second round auditions
- July – Launch Day
- August – Residential Week
- October – Final Weekend
Academy Alumni
2012
- Alaric Green
- Sophie Gregory
- Rachel Houslin
- Victoria Hughes
- Nina Kanter
- Katarina Melling
- Naomi Rogers
- Zachary West
2015
- Hannah Boxall
- Ione Chadwick
- Rebecca de Coverly Veale
- Anna Heywood
- Katie MacDonald
- Emma Peacock
- Andrew Powis
- Darwin Prakash
- William Rennie
- Ryan Williams
2017
-
Fionn Ó hAlmhain
- Connor Campbell
- Lydia Haynes
- Joseph Hookway
- Kiefer Jones
- Charlotte Killingley
- Holden Madagame
- Olivia Moss
- Emilie Parry
2019
- Frankie Bounds
- Roseanna Bowen
- Conrad Chatterton
- Luke Hagerty
- Owen Lucas
- Alexandra Mather
- Katerina Piperakis
- Morgana Warren-Jones
2021
- Timothy Asbridge
- Penny Ashmore
- Paige Blankson
- Ambrose Connolly
- Jodie Li-Smith
- Max O’Neill
- Millie Royle
- Stephen Walker
2023
- Amy Porter
- Edward Daly
- Eilís Dexter
- Grace Wallace
- Jessica Partington-West
- John Rhys Liddington
- Josh Quinlan
- Matthew Cooke
- Oscar Bowen-Hill
If you have any questions about application requirements please do contact the Learning & Engagement team at takepart@glyndebourne.com or phone 01273 815023.
Glyndebourne’s Learning & Engagement programme is made possible thanks to Arts Council England and generous donations through Glyndebourne’s New Generation Programme.
Photos: James Bellorini