Designed for the career-oriented opera singer or pianist looking to join a company or production, this intensive one-year (three semester) program helps hones your audition skills and prepares young artists for professional opera opportunities.
Students receive intensive, individualized instruction through weekly lessons and coachings with CCPA’s renowned voice and opera faculty (for singers) or collaborative piano (for pianists). The curriculum emphasizes audition preparation, with regular mock auditions before panels of industry professionals. Singers and pianists work closely together in a supportive, professional environment that mirrors the demands of the opera field, immersing students in a variety of performance formats, strengthening stage presence, communication, and readiness for the professional audition circuit.
The program is designed to bridge the gap between conservatory training and the professional world. Students receive tailored guidance in curating audition packages, personalized career planning, and they develop essential career materials, including résumés, headshots, bios, and digital portfolios. Additional offerings include voice-over technique, business skills for performing artists, and personal marketing/branding consultations. Participants have the opportunity to record high-quality pre-screen videos with CCPA’s in-house engineers in the acoustically stunning Ganz Hall.
The Professional Diploma in Opera offers select performance and presentation experiences that build both artistry and professional confidence. These include: