Washington, DC Residency Dates
May 27 – June 5, 2022
Festival Cities
Alexandria & Castleton, VA
Czech Republic Festival Dates
June 20 – July 18, 2022
Festival Cities
Tábor: June 20 – July 2
Prague: July 2 – July 18
All participants in either program are required to be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the festival and will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Additionally, participants must attend the full duration of that festival.
Applications for PSN 2022 Remain Open for Select Positions.
Limited spots are still available for the following roles and instruments; offers are made to applicants on a rolling basis.
Orchestra
Violin
Bassoon
We are accepting applications for arts administration applicants. Cover positions are being considered for all opera roles. Please email Festival Manager, Derek Maseloff at derek@classicalmovements.com with questions regarding the application process.
United States – Tuition
*Tuition: $1,375 USD
Accommodation is not included. Assistance finding local housing might be available.
Czech Republic – Tuition and Accommodation
*Tuition: $4,795 USD
*Accommodation: $1,195 USD
Accommodation is for 28 nights based on double or triple occupancy. This price includes breakfast, ground transportation, a welcome and farewell dinner.
Prague Summer Nights is open to students 18 and above.
Application Requirements
VOICE: resume, headshot, audition (video)
ORCHESTRA: resume, audition (video)
COACHING: resume, audition (video)
CONDUCTING: cover letter, resume, conducting video
STAGE DIRECTOR: cover letter, resume, interview (Skype)
ARTS ADMINISTRATION: cover letter, resume, interview (Skype)
Prague Summer Nights 2022 – Application
Application Fees:
All applications received must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $50 for application to a single festival/residency or $75 for applications to both festivals. If you are accepted to the Prague Summer Nights Young Artists Music Festival or Washington, D.C. Residency, you will receive an email notifying you of your acceptance. Additionally, you will receive a contract with the payment schedule, inclusions, exclusions, and all other pertinent information. We will begin to send out contracts by March 1.
Auditions
Every applicant must fill out the application form and choose to audition live or online. To audition online, submit a link to a YouTube video of your audition. Vocalists should submit an audition video with piano accompaniment; instrumentalists should audition without piano.
Financial Aid
Financial aid for Prague Summer Nights is available and will be determined on a case by case basis. If you wish to be considered for financial aid, please submit your aid request by clicking here.2022 auditions are virtual only. Applicants must audition with a YouTube link.
Audition Repertoire
VOICE: Please prepare two (2) contrasting arias of your choice. Applicants who would like to be considered for principal roles must prepare an aria from that role.
ORCHESTRA: Please prepare one movement of a standard concerto and three (3) standard, contrasting orchestral excerpts.
COACHING: Please prepare 1) a solo piano piece or chamber music selection and 2) accompany a singer for an operatic aria.
Live Auditions
Jan 11
Nashville, Tennessee
Location: Vanderbilt University
TBA
Bloomington, Indiana
Location: Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music
Feb 9
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Location: University of Michigan
Feb 3
Chicago, Illinois
Location: Roosevelt University
Jan 18
Los Angeles, California
Location: University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music
Feb 1
New York, New York
Location: New York University, Steinhardt
Feb 8
Rochester, New York
Location: Eastman School of Music
Feb 15
Lexington, Kentucky
Location: University of Kentucky, Schmidt Vocal Arts Center