June 15 – July 30, 2027
Musical: Les Miserables
Opera: Verdi’s La Traviata

A 6-week opportunity to gain role experience in a fully staged production in original language with four performances, two in historic John M. Hall Auditorium and two at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

Vocal study at the Bay View Music Festival is designed to provide singers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of vocal technique, operatic, art song, role preparation, stage presentation, acting technique and skills necessary to build a career in the arts.

Upon completion of an audition, up to 16 singers (most double cast) will be accepted and cast in the two productions.

Fees are all-inclusive, so additional expenses are minimal while at Bay View and include voice lessons, coachings, and staging rehearsals.

• A role in the mainstage opera and/or mainstage musical
• Performances will be accompanied by chamber orchestra.
• Artists will participate in musical for 2 performances.
• Performance practice class for singers (art song literature and performance)
• Four voice lessons
• Coachings with Conductor/Repetiteur
• Thriving in the Arts seminars on business skills for a career in music (opt)
• Weekly performance opportunities in recitals
• Participation in festival choir as section leader.
• Six weeks in a charming village on Lake Michigan in one of the most beautiful resort areas in the world.
• Average out of pocket cost after scholarship ranges from $1,950-2750, including tuition, room, and board (Full price is $6000, but 100% of 2026 students received significant scholarship based on merit and/or need).
• Low application fee of $5 to Yaptracker.
• Roles are open until filled, though we hope to finish casting by February 15 and initial deadline to apply is Dec. 18.

To apply, please submit the following to at the ‘Apply Now’ link below:

• Resume
• Headshot
• Three contrasting selections, preferably one in French, one in English and a music theater selection from the golden age or modern musical theater repertoire. If there is an aria/song from La Traviata or Les Miserables that corresponds with a role in which you are interested, please offer.