
Mark Sampson
Artistic Director
Voice teacher, Bass in German "A" houses, founder of several successful summer academies
So you've figured out that you need to get to Germany to take the next step as an opera singer, but don't speak German yet? We've got you.
At BOA, you’ll train full-time in an immersive environment, mastering the German language and your audition package while building the connections you need to get your foot in the door in the industry. This is your moment- don't wait.
10:00 - 11:00
Weekly Korrepetition / Singing Lesson
12:00 - 14:00
Daily Stagecraft for Dynamic Performers
15:00 - 18:00
Daily Intensive German Language Class
19:00 - 22:00
Staging Rehearsal, when called
Voice teacher, Bass in German "A" houses, founder of several successful summer academies
Administrator of Summer Music Programs in US and Europe, Graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Soprano soloist at Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the New York City Opera, Portland Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera
British/Swiss soprano who has received critical acclaim for her performances in prestigious opera productions, including her US debut as Pamina in Die Zauberflöte and her recent roles in Carmen and Rinaldo
Conductor at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London since 2010 and heard on BBC
Guest Conductor and Teacher at renowned opera houses such as San Francisco Opera, Frankfurt Opera & Komische Oper Berlin
Artist manager and agent in the German opera scene, founder and head of CICADA con since 1999
Conductor and pianist, currently a Kapellmeister and Korrepetitor at the Luzerner Theater
Step 1: Submit the Application fee using the PayPal button below.
Step 2: Complete the Application Form.
Step 3: After reviewing auditions and application materials, the admissions committee will decide on the invitation to the qualifying interview. In an interview, questions regarding motivation, previous training, development perspectives and character are discussed.
Audition Repertoire: 2 arias in varying style and language.
Application Deadline: April 15th, 2025
Tuition per semester: 15800 Euro
for 38 Class Units per week plus production rehearsals
BOA Staff assist full-time participants to get settled in Berlin, including helping with finding accommodation and health insurance assistance through collaborative local partners.
Thanks to our donors, we are able to offer scholarships to a handful of successful applicants to go towards their tuition.