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The TANZOS programme is restricted to five or six exceptional singers each year, selected by audition
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Applications for 2026 are now open and will close at 5pm on Monday 15 July, 2024.
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We will notify successful applicants who will be invited to audition by Monday 22 July.
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Auditions will take place on Sunday 11 August and Monday 12 August and shortlisted applicants invited to join classes during the following few days.
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Apply using the button below and please see our guide to the audition process here.
This unique degree is offered by The University of Waikato - Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato with the paper code, MUSIC525 - MMus in Advanced Opera Studies.
Read through the following information before applying, and when you've set up your University of Waikato Profile, search for the 'MMus in Advanced Opera Studies'.
A BMusHons or academic equivalent is required along with a proven ability as a singer of promise with evidence provided at the time of application consisting of:
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Curricula Vitae
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Links to 2 or more video recordings of performances
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Up to two references from a teacher or opera practitioner (these need to be sent directly to us at tepaekokako@waikato.ac.nz or your referees can complete the form here:)
Once you've applied, you'll be contacted about whether you have been accepted for audition and sent information about what will be required.
APPLICATIONS OPEN: TUESDAY 4 JUNE 2024
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: MONDAY 15 JULY 2024, 23:59 NZT
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS NOTIFIED: MONDAY 22 JULY, 2024
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS: SUNDAY 11 AUGUST AND MONDAY 12 AUGUST, 2024
SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS ATTEND CLASSES: TUESDAY 13 - THURSDAY 15 AUGUST, 2024
ALL APPLICANTS NOTIFIED OF DECISION: FRIDAY 16 AUGUST, 2024
COURSE START DATE: 25 FEBRUARY, 2025
Auditions - 11-12 August, 2024
Process
Our programme is supported by substantial scholarships in order to provide the level of training that we do, so we appoint a panel who conduct the auditions, and who make the final decisions.
We are looking for singers with exceptional promise who are at a stage where they are nearing the end of their university studies and who will benefit from the holistic nature of the programme to prepare them for the demands of a Young Artist programme or career in opera.
In 2024, we have a slightly different process, as we are inviting shortlisted applicants to join our TANZOS classes during the week following their audition, which will include a consultation with our primary vocal teacher, Nikki Li Hartliep, attended by the panel.
Auditions will be held on Sunday 11 and Monday 12 August, 2024, at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, our home, in Hamilton at The University of Waikato.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified at the end of the day on 12 August and required to attend classes on 13-16 August. If attendance is not possible for all applicants on those dates, there may be a possibility for alternative arrangements, but this is not guaranteed, so we encourage all shortlisted applicants to attend.