PRESENTING THE FIRST
Veronica Dunne Bursary for Young Irish Singers
A new opportunity to nurture and develop vocal talent through personalised funded coaching packages
€15,000 Bursary Fund
The Friends of the Vocal Arts is delighted to introduce the Veronica Dunne Bursary for Young Irish Singers, a new funding and mentoring initiative to develop Irish singing talent. With an overall fund of €15,000, the distribution of these awards will reflect the jury’s assessment of each recipient’s needs. On the basis of performance and interview, the experienced judging panel will devise a bespoke career plan for the successful singers. These personalised pathways could contribute to their development through such intensive work as musical or language coachings/ stagecraft classes and masterclasses.
WHEN
7th–8th November 2020
On Saturday, November 7th, up to 30 singers will perform 2 arias each. On Sunday, November 8th, 10 finalists will have interviews with the jury followed by a performance of 2 arias.
WHERE
Dublin, Ireland
Performances will take place in person at the Whaley Room, Museum of Literature Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
DEADLINE
Apply by 24th October 2020
Apply online by Saturday 24th October at 11.59pm – late applications will not be accepted
Rules
BURSARY ELIGIBILITY
The Bursary is open to Irish singers, born on or after February 1st 1989, living in Ireland or abroad and also singers of any nationality who are resident or studying in Ireland. Read the rules before you apply.
Our Jury members
MEET THE 2020 BURSARY JURY
We are proud to introduce our distinguished Jury members.
Tara Erraught
IRISH MEZZO SOPRANO
Mark Shanahan
CONDUCTOR & HEAD OF MUSIC, NATIONAL OPERA STUDIO LONDON
Tobias Truniger
DIRECTOR, OPERA STUDIO,
BAVARIAN STATE OPERA
Applications are open
DEADLINE: SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER AT 11.59PM
Applications must include an up to date video recording of 2 contrasting arias, a CV and a reference from a professional musician. Singers will be selected from this application process to compete for the bursaries.