Canadian Operatic Arts Academy
Canadian Operatic Arts Academy
Program Dates: May 10 - 22, 2027
Location: Don Wright
Faculty of Music
Western University
London, ON, Canada
Applications Open: September 18, 2026
Applications Close: December 15, 2026
Photo Credit: Claus Andersen, COAA 2010
Our Program
Singers
Program Tuition: $1,500 CAD
First Deposit: $500 CAD
Due February 12, 2027
Final Payment: $1,000 CAD
Due April 12, 2027
Details on how to make program tuition payments will be sent with your acceptance letter.
Pianists
Program Tuition: $600 CAD
First Deposit: $300 CAD
Due February 12, 2027
Final Payment: $300 CAD
Due April 12, 2027
Details on how to make program tuition payments will be sent with your acceptance letter.
Directors
Program Tuition: $400 CAD
First Deposit: $200 CAD
Due February 12, 2027
Final Payment: $200 CAD
Due April 12, 2027
Details on how to make program tuition payments will be sent with your acceptance letter.
COAA 2027 Tuition Rates and Deadlines
Our Program for Singers
Acting and Movement Classes
Participants will come together for acting and movement classes taught by COAA's organizer and director, Dr. Anthony Rodrigues.
Masterclasses
Each COAA participant will have the opportunity to sing in masterclasses run by our special guest clinicians. Details on clinicians and the focus of the masterclasses will be announced soon!
Voice Lessons
Throughout the program, each COAA participant will receive one-on-one lessons from one or more of our amazing faculty members. These lessons will focus on developing your vocal technique and polishing your chosen aria for recording.
Opera Scenes Performance
Each COAA participant will be assigned scenes from operatic works, which will be staged throughout the program and performed in a public concert.
Opera Pub Performance
COAA participants will have several performance opportunities including an opera pub - where arias, duets, and small ensemble numbers will be performed in a casual pub setting.
Dramatic Coachings
Throughout the program, each COAA participant will receive dramatic coachings on their assigned scenes and recording aria.
Professional Recording Session
Each COAA participant will have the opportunity to record one aria of their choice in a concert hall using professional equipment.
Our Program for Pianists
Photo Credit: Claus Andersen, COAA 2010
Lessons
Work with established collaborative pianists to build skills such as recit playing, working with singers, and gain knowledge on operatic repertoire.
Repetiteur Experience
Gain experience working as a repetiteur in music rehearsals, establish connections with current musical directors, and perform with singers in our opera pub and/or opera scenes
Our Program for Directors
Photo Credit: Claus Andersen, COAA 2010
Acting and Movement Classes
Participants will come together for acting and movement classes taught by COAA's organizer and director, Dr. Anthony Rodrigues.
Directing Experience
Learn how to prepare as a director and gain hands on experience in opera staging by directing our singers in one or more opera scenes for public performance.