Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Program for Singers

Key facts

Dates

Jun 1, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026

Application deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Tuition

Free

Application fee

—

Age range

—

Scholarship

No

About

An internationally recognized training program where approximately 45 emerging professional opera singers are chosen each season. Apprentices serve as the seasonal chorus, sing featured and supporting roles in main stage operas, and perform in dedicated Apprentice Scenes and an Apprentice Concert with the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra. This is a paid position under an AGMA contract with weekly compensation and a housing stipend.

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