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's Opera School, 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.
introducing year-round Opera School at BERLIN OPERA ACADEMY
starting Winter Semester 2025
BOA offers a rigorous, full-time immersive course designed to get you audition-ready and landing jobs in Germany. We take a focused, results-driven approach—covering only the essential training you need to succeed. While living in Berlin, you’ll master the German language and refine your craft through intensive stagecraft, coaching, and vocal training, all tailored to prepare you for landing the jobs.
COURSEWORK INCLUDES
- Weekly Career-Prep Seminar
- Refine & Record Audition Package
- Audition for Agent Panel
- Intensive Daily German Classes
- Real-life Cultural Immersion Experience
- Gain a strong linguistic foundation for auditions and work
- Build Professional-level Performance Confidence
- Train Stagecraft and Audition Skills
- Coach and Perform Roles
CLICK HERE FOR CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Berlin Opera Academy is in the process of application for accreditation and state recognition as a higher education institution in Germany. The Opera School course upholds the rigorous standards of master’s programs at state-recognized universities and comparable international institutions.
A typical full-time day at BOA:
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
FACULTY
Mark Sampson
Jessica Farrell
Artistic
Administrator & Co-Founder
Administrator of Summer Music Programs in US and Europe, Graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Stefania Dovhan
Voice
Masterclass Instructor
Soprano soloist at Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the New York City Opera, Portland Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera
Kim-Lillian Strebel
Visiting Instructor
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
Tom Seligman
Conductor
Conductor at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London since 2010 and heard on BBC
Carlos Spierer
Conductor
Guest Conductor and Teacher at renowned opera houses such as San Francisco Opera, Frankfurt Opera & Komische Oper Berlin
Volker Giese
Agent
Auditions
Artist manager and agent in the German opera scene, founder and head of CICADA con since 1999
Will Kelley
Visiting
Instructor
Conductor and pianist, currently a Kapellmeister and Korrepetitor at the Luzerner Theater
APPLICATION PROCESS //
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 & SCHOLARSHIPS
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.