Rising Voices
Opera’s Next Generation
Rising Voices
February 28, 2027 - 3pm | Wille Hall, Central Oregon Community College
Experience the future of opera at OperaBend’s Rising Voices, a captivating concert showcasing the next generation of exceptional vocal talent. Serving as the culmination of an intensive three-day Young Artist Workshop, this performance features a select group of emerging singers from across the Pacific Northwest who are preparing to launch their professional careers in opera. Comprised of current and recent college graduates, these promising artists spend the workshop receiving expert coaching in vocal performance, stage presence, performance practice, and the realities of the opera profession. The concert offers audiences a unique opportunity to hear these rising stars at a pivotal moment in their artistic journey, presenting an inspiring program of operatic favorites and hidden gems that highlights both their talent and potential.
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Apply to be a Rising Voices Young Artist today!
Dear Artists,
Thank you for your interest in OperaBend! For our 2026-27 season, we are holding online auditions for current college students (or recent graduates) from the Pacific Northwest, to feature in our Rising Voices Young Artist Program.
The culminating concert will take place in Bend, OR on Sunday, February 28th, 2027, in Wille Hall at the Central Oregon Community College, with musical, acting, and career coachings February 25th-27th in the same location. OperaBend will provide a small stipend and housing to each participant.
Please complete this application, and address any questions to Jocelyn Thomas at artisticdirector@operabend.org. Deadline to apply: December 1st, 2026