Aria Database

Synopsis, Text/Libretti, Translations, Recordings, Links to Scores

http://www.aria-database.com/index.html

Opera Folio

Synopsis, List of Arias, Composer Biographies, Libretto of 512 Operas, Genres/Styles within Opera

http://www.operafolio.com/list_of_opera_libretti.asp

Opera Glass Index

Synopsis, Libretti, Translations, Performance Histories, Discographies, Background Information

http://opera.stanford.edu/index.html#libretti

Opera Database

In depth database of operas, arias, art songs, and zarzuela. Research Resources.

http://www.theoperadatabase.com/resources.html

Opera America

Resume and CV Hints, Tips, Examples, and Templates

https://www.operaamerica.org/content/about/Artists/Downloads.aspx

Darren K. Woods and Keith Wolfe

Opera America

“The 10 Commandments of Auditioning”

https://medium.com/@OPERAAmerica/the-10-commandments-of-auditioning-8b2787a7fe2a

Classical Singer

“Audition 101 for Opera Singers”

https://www.csmusic.net/content/articles/audition-101-for-opera-singers/

Wolf Trap Audition Resources

Aria Frequency List, Audition Advice, Advice from Alumni, One Comment

https://opera.wolftrap.org/audition-resources/

Laura Brooks Rice & Ann Baltz

Opera America YAP listing/categories

“Defining Your Career Level and Choosing an App”

https://www.operaamerica.org/Files/OADocs/ArtistResources/ChoosingYAP.PDF

The College Audition Blog

“What does an operatic career look like?”

https://auditioningforcollege.com/vocal-performance/what-does-an-operatic-career-look-like/

Professional Women Singers Association PWSA

Professional Women’s Organization for Promoting PWSA’s Members

http://www.womensingers.org/

NATS Job Center

Job Postings

https://www.nats.org/cgi/page.cgi/job-center.html

Opera America Jobs

Job Postings

https://www.operaamerica.org/applications/jobs/index.aspx

Musical America

Career and Educational Opportunities

https://www.musicalamerica.com/

The Business of Singing-Cindy Sadler

Career Development Resources

https://www.thebusinessofsinging.com/index.html

YAPTracker

Performing Opportunities

https://www.yaptracker.com/

Kurt Adler, The Art of Accompanying and Coaching

Originally published in 1965 and subsequently revised and reprinted numerous times, Adler’s book on the topic of the collaborator and coach is arguably one of the most important sources for the craft. The author exhaustively covers the broad scope of the collaborator and coach role, giving both practical advice and promoting philosophical consideration.

https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5749/j.ctttv9pc

Martin Katz, The Complete Collaborator: The Pianist as Partner

Written by universally acclaimed collaborative pianist Martin Katz, this book is often used as a collaborative piano textbook and uses examples from the collaborative literature to examine the many skills necessary for successful collaboration. Of special interest may be the author’s discussion of how one can successfully play orchestral reductions on the piano.

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-complete-collaborator-9780195367959?cc=us&lang=en&#

Alan Montgomery, Opera Coaching: Professional Techniques for the Répétiteur

This practical guide, now in its second edition, concisely presents the everyday life of a working opera coach and répétiteur and contains straight-forward advice on how to prepare scores, play and coach recitative, work with conductors, and successfully function in the world of opera.

https://www.routledge.com/Opera-Coaching-Professional-Techniques-for-the-Repetiteur-2nd-Edition/Montgomery/p/book/9780367408855#:~:text=Opera%20Coaching%3A%20Professional%20Techniques%20for%20the%20R%C3%A9p%C3%A9titeur%2C%20Second%20Edition%2C,order%20to%20shape%20a%20performance.

The Collaborative Pianist Blog

Founded and managed by collaborative pianist Christopher Foley, this longstanding blog includes entries covering all aspects of the collaborative pianist’s responsibilities. It is a world unto itself, but also includes links to numerous helpful resources for further study.

https://collaborativepiano.blogspot.com/

Robert Spillman, The Art of Accompanying: Master Lessons from the Repertoire

Even though this book is out of print, the material presented is still fresh and thought-provoking. Based on many years as a respected collaborative pianist and renowned collaborative piano pedagogue, Spillman discusses some of the canonic collaborative repertoire, leading the reader through each piece with questions for contemplation and suggestions for performance preparation.

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Accompanying-Master-Lessons-Repertoire/dp/0028723805

Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition

https://www.noa.org/vocal

Robert Hansen Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition

https://www.noa.org/competitions/cosc.html

JoElyn Wakefield-Wright Stage Director Fellowship

https://www.noa.org/competitions/stage-director-fellow.html

Scholarly Paper Competition

https://www.noa.org/competitions/scholarly-paper-competition.html

Dissertation Competition

https://www.noa.org/competitions/dissertation-competition.html

Poster Paper Competition

https://www.noa.org/competitions/call-for-posters.html