Welcome to
The Highlands Opera Studio 2012!

Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Haliburton Highlands in central Ontario, Canada, Highlands Opera Studio provides advanced operatic experience to a select group of talented young professionals with the main objective to provide these singers with the necessary skills to embark on a career in opera. 

The sixth season of Highlands Opera Studio will take place this coming July 30 through August 30, and will provide six hours of training and rehearsals per day, six days a week (except during the final week of performances). Singers will be chosen to participate in either the Professional Programme (which includes being cast in the main production of Magic Flute by Mozart, sung in German and English, and/or La Tragédie de Carmen by Bizet, sung in French and English) or the Independent Study Programme (not cast in either opera). Available to all participants are concert performance opportunities, vocal master classes, individual voice lessons, movement classes, stagecraft coaching and professional development opportunities.

Please note that the fully subsidized* professional programme and independent study programme are available to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. HOS will consider highly qualified international participants at a total cost of CDN $1200/week, including tuition, accommodation, and meals*. Please contact us before registering for an audition if you have specific questions.

For more information regarding the 2012 session of Highlands Opera Studio please continue to check this website in the coming weeks.

* dinners are not provided

Highlands Opera Studio is a not-for-profit organization.  Donations are gratefully accepted and tax-receipts will be issued promptly. The charitable registration number is: 871857918 RR0001. Tax deductible donations can be made to Highlands Summer Festival. Please write a memo stating the money is for Highlands Opera Studio.