STUDIO PROGRAM
Entering its 19th season, Palm Beach Opera Studio is a transformative training program for high school students interested in a career in the performing arts. During the eight-month program, participants work with Palm Beach Opera staff and guest faculty to develop their skills and gain valuable insights. Artists receive regular voice lessons and musical coaching, participate in masterclasses, and attend sessions on vocal pedagogy, diction, opera history, acting, and audition techniques. They also receive guidance and assistance with resumes, headshots, and recordings to prepare for college applications and summer training programs. Studio members are offered exclusive access to observe Palm Beach Opera’s professional rehearsals and receive tickets to each mainstage production. Performance opportunities are available throughout the program, including the annual capstone recital in April.
Due to the generous support of the Palm Beach Opera Guild and Palm Beach Country Club, Palm Beach Opera Studio is offered free of charge to all participants.
Apply for the 2025-2026 Season
Students entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade who demonstrate a strong interest in a performing arts career. Students must be willing and able to commit to the rigorous program schedule which includes regular weekend sessions, monthly lessons, rehearsals, and performance attendance.
Find the program application at https://pbopera.org/pbo-studio/studio-application/. Please complete the form by Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
As part of the application, students must include links to video recordings of two contrasting classical pieces (art song, folk song, or aria). Videos may be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo. Webcam or mobile phone recordings are perfectly acceptable. You will be asked to list performance experience and education in the application. If you would like, resumes are optional and may be sent to jwilson@pbopera.org.
Group sessions take place on most Saturday mornings beginning at 10 am. These include classes on opera history, diction, acting, resume building, vocal pedagogy, headshots, and masterclasses. Individual lessons are twice per month and are tailored around the teacher and artist’s schedule. For additional details on time commitment, email Jennifer Wilson at jwilson@pbopera.org
- Application Form
- Resume
- 2 Video Recordings
Selected applicants will be asked to audition and interview in person, to be scheduled by appointment in mid-July. Applicants will then receive notification of acceptance via e-mail by August 1, 2025.
Other questions? Please email Jennifer Wilson, Teacher/Administrator at jwilson@pbopera.org.
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Kennedy Williams, Suncoast High School
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Reed Wolfrom, 2nd year Studio Artist, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
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Kayla Esther Zakarin, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
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Jillian Fipps, Spanish River Community High School
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Katherine Zeda, 2nd year Studio Artist, A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
“Studio has not only increased my love of opera, but it has inspired me to want to pursue classical voice performance in college. I am so thankful for the relationships I have made through this program and I am truly grateful for such an amazing opportunity.”
“Studio has given me so many opportunities to become not only a better singer, but also a better person.”
“Studio has helped me improve my confidence on stage and prepared me for college auditions.”
—Palm Beach Opera Studio alumni
