Posted on May 26, 2008	print  e-mail
Deadline: September 15, 2008

Sullivan Foundation Invites Applications From Young Professional Singers

The Sullivan Foundation provides support to exceptionally talented young singers who are taking their first steps toward a professional career.

The program's goal is to identify talented young singers and help them develop professional careers through a unique program that provides continuing financial support over a period of five years. Following annual auditions in New York, the foundation gives a number of $10,000 cash awards to gifted singers in the early stages of their careers to be used for any career-related purpose. Winners may also receive role preparation assistance for a period of five years to help defray expenses incurred in musical, dramatic, vocal, and language coaching for specific professional engagements.

Applicants must be in the early stages of their careers and have completed their academic training. They should have sung at least one engagement with a known opera company, symphony orchestra, or other organization utilizing full orchestral accompaniment, and must submit a copy of a contract or letter of intent for a future professional operatic engagement following the foundation's November auditions. (The 2008 auditions will be held in New York on November 3, 4, and 5.)

Eligible performers who wish to apply for an audition, should visit the foundation's Web site for application instructions and the current application form.

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Primary Subject: Arts and Culture
Geographic Funding Area: National

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