The Associated Studios, one of Britain’s leading academies for the study of opera, music theatre, and acting, is soon auditioning for both its upcoming 8-week and 4-month Opera Courses.

The 8-week course has a focus on French and English opera, and classes include Pilates, acting, French language, solo repertoire, ensemble repertoire, and performance classes with répétiteurs and directors. The course runs November 24-February 3; the audition application deadline is this week, but Associate Studios keeps waitlist, and there may be flexibility if you’re quick.

The next 4-month course runs twice weekly, from February 23-July 7, 2017, and singers should apply for an audition before the end of December. The course includes language coaching, private sessions with coaches and conductors, movement/Pilates classes, and sessions in professional etiquette, stagecraft, and audition technique.

If you’re interested in training that’s focused, yet flexible, have a look through the courses offered by Associate Studios. They audition on a rolling basis, with the next confirmed dates on November 30 and December 15, 2016. Click here to find out more about their Opera Courses, and to apply online.