Joyce DiDonato Master Classes 2022

Renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato presents a series of three master classes focusing on opera arias at Carnegie Hall in New York. Four singers will be selected to participate in this set of public events, which will be held in the Judith and Burton Resnick Education Wing and streamed live online. Additional sessions on breathing, movement, and career development complete the program.

Invited participants of the Joyce DiDonato Master Classes 2022 are expected to arrive in New York City the day before the workshop begins and depart the day after it concludes. Shared hotel accommodation is provided on that basis. Expenses of up to $600 (domestic) and $1,200 (outside North America) will be reimbursed to each participant traveling from outside the New York City area.

Application Timeline

• Application Available: May 16, 2022
• Application Deadline: September 16, 2022
• Recommendation Deadline: September 23, 2022
• Invited Participants Notified: October 13, 2022
• Program Duration: December 11–13, 2022

Application Requirements

• Audition Videos: Two Unedited Performances
• One Italian opera aria,
• One non-Italian opera aria
• Note: No oratorio, art song, or musical theater should be submitted.
• Biography (100–150 Words)
• Current Headshot
• One-Page Resume
• Essay “Why do you sing?” (250 Words Maximum)
• Applicants must submit a short essay in response to the following question: “Why do you sing?”
• Two to Three Recommendations: (Minimum of Two with an Optional Third)
• You will be asked to enter email addresses for two required references; a third is optional.
• Each recommender will receive a link to an online recommendation form after you submit your completed application. Please Note: This email will be sent directly from Acceptd (not Carnegie Hall).
• Your recommenders will have until September 23, 2022, to complete and submit their confidential recommendations. Recommenders who can address both your personal and musical qualities, such as your music teacher(s), repetiteurs, and/or conductor(s), are preferred.