Scene from the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera training program. Courtesy/SFO
SFO News:
Registration is open for the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera, which was created in January of 2008 to encourage, nurture and guide high school students exhibiting talent, desire and potential for singing classical music.
Program participants receive voice lessons and musical coaching by the Santa Fe Opera’s music staff as well as training in diction, music theory and basic acting. Students also participate in master classes with visiting guest artists, attend cultural events and have multiple opportunities to gain performance experience through studio classes, community engagement activities and public performances.
The program follows the school year (September-May, with an orientation at the Santa Fe Opera in late August) and culminates with a public recital. Since the inception of the Young Voices, more than 100 students have participated in the program, and many are now pursuing further studies in music.
Participation in this program is free of charge.
Application Information
- A maximum of 18 students will be selected for the program.
- Students should be highly motivated and have demonstrated a high level of interest in studying classical singing.
- Students must be entering the ninth through twelfth grade in August 2026. Preference is given to those who can participate for 2 years in the program.
- Students should be able to commit to regular weekly lessons and designated weekend studio classes, master classes and performances. The program begins with an orientation in August and runs through May 2027.
- Auditions are held by appointment in person or online in Spring 2026. Please prepare one song. Finalists will be notified via email. Each finalist must participate in a 20-minute interview.
- Once invited to join the program, the applicant will have one week to confirm participation.
Applications Due: April 4, 2026. Click here to apply. Auditions will be held by appointment in May.
For more information, contact Amy Owens at youngvoices@santafeopera.org.