Summer Opportunities

• The World Federation of International Music Competitions 
• Music Competitions Resources by Homo Ecumenicus 
• MusicalAmerica Worldwide

• Peabody Conservatory Festival List Peabody Conservatory provides a list of summer music festivals with links to their websites.
• Sigma Alpha Iota Festival List Sigma Alpha Iota – International Music Fraternity site has a list of summer music festivals with links to their websites.
• Ithaca College Festival List Ithaca College provides a list of summer music festivals. The page also contains a list of summer job opportunities.
• Puget Sound University Festival List  University of Puget Sound provides a list of summer music festivals with a brief description of the length and type of festival under each entry.
• Austin Peay State University Festival List Austin Peay State University provides a list of summer music festivals. Each entry has a line detailing which instruments are welcome to apply.

• International Society for the Performing Arts International Society for the Performing Arts Foundation… “Internet Gateway” provides links to resources including International Travel, International Research & Reference, On-Line Arts Networks, International Arts Directory, and Discipline-Specific Resources. This site requires some digging, but may lead to good things.
• MusicalAmerica Worldwide On-Line Music Industry Newsletter giving news headlines, Calendar of Events, and searchable resources for Music Events and Artists.
• Sigma Alpha Iota Sigma Alpha Iota – International Music Fraternity site has searchable database Links to resources for Music (ex: search keyword – Summer Music Festivals – displays links to National Music Festivals websites, scholarships information, etc.

• YAPTracker provides listings for thousands of auditions and competitions, including many international opportunities.
• Classical Singer provides listings for auditions, competitions, and jobs in Europe on their website.
• Backstage provides listings for casting calls around the country, primarily focusing on musical theater and straight theater.

It is recommended that you discuss which program(s) will benefit you the most with your studio teacher.

• The School of Music Travel Funding Form is available for music students to apply for travel funding from the School of Music for the upcoming summer. Please fill out and submit the linked application by April 15 in order to be considered. Note: Graduating students are not eligible for summer funding.
• The Gindroz Prize for Summer Travel and Study in Europe was established to enrich lives and enhance education through travel and the study of traditional architecture, urbanism and music in Europe. Prizes are awarded to students in Architecture and Music. More info including lists of past winners can be found on this page. Music students who wish to apply should fill out this application by December 15.