Auditions

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 OPERA Iowa Troupe and 2026 Apprentice Artist Program.

OPERA Iowa/Apprentice Artist Singer Audition Dates/Locations
Houston, TX: Sep 27, 2025
San Francisco, CA: Sep 29, 2025
Chicago, IL: Oct 4, 2025
New York, NY: Oct 6-8, 2025
Philadelphia, PA: Oct 9, 2025
Cincinnati, OH: Oct 10-11, 2025
Des Moines, IA: Oct 12, 2025

OPERA Iowa Program Dates
February 1, 2026 – April 28, 2026

Apprentice Artist Program Dates
May 29, 2026 – July 19, 2026

OPERA Iowa/Apprentice Artist Singer Application Deadlines
Houston deadline: Aug 16, 2025
San Francisco deadline: Aug 16, 2025
Chicago deadline: Aug 16, 2025
New York deadline: Aug 25, 2025
Philadelphia deadline: Aug 25, 2025
Cincinnati deadline: Aug 29, 2025
Des Moines deadline: Aug 31, 2025
Video deadline: Sep 1, 2025

To learn more about and apply for the OPERA Iowa Troupe, click HERE.
To learn more about and apply for the Apprentice Artist Program, click HERE.

Des Moines Metro Opera is using a YAP Tracker application for the OPERA Iowa Troupe and Apprentice Artist Program this season. You do not need to be a paying subscriber to YAP Tracker to use the application form, although you will need an account (guest accounts are available; see the website for details). Registration can be completed here.

An audition is not guaranteed, and preliminary video recordings are necessary if you wish to be considered for an audition.

Contact Information
aap.auditions@dmmo.org