Auditions

Applications are now being accepted for the 2027 OPERA Iowa Troupe and 2027 Apprentice Artist Program.

OPERA Iowa/Apprentice Artist Singer Audition Dates/Locations
San Francisco, CA: Oct 2, 2026
Houston, TX: Oct 4, 2026
Cincinnati, OH: Oct 8-9, 2026
New York, NY: Oct 11-13, 2026
Philadelphia, PA: Oct 14, 2026
Chicago, IL: Oct 17, 2026
Des Moines, IA: Oct 18, 2026

OPERA Iowa/Apprentice Artist Singer Application Deadlines
San Francisco deadline: Aug 9, 2026
Houston deadline: Aug 9, 2026
Cincinnati deadline: Aug 24, 2026
New York deadline: Aug 24, 2026
Philadelphia deadline: Aug 24, 2026
Chicago deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Des Moines deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Video deadline: Aug 31, 2026

OPERA Iowa Program Dates
February 1, 2027 – May 5, 2027

Apprentice Artist Program Dates
June 4, 2027 – July 25, 2027

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