Extension Studio

EXTENSION STUDIO //

Extension Studio is BOA's year-round artistic development track for singers who want to build consistent momentum. Open to everyone, no matter your background or age, the program is designed to serve singers of all levels. It mirrors the immersive structure of our Opera School while shifting the focus from audition outcomes to long-term artistic growth, musical identity, and sustainable practice.

Extension Studio at BERLIN OPERA ACADEMY

Extension Studio 2026 - 2027 Cohort // Application Deadline September 1

Extension Studio offers a rigorous full-time framework for artists who want depth, continuity, and creative accountability. Open to everyone, no matter your background or age, this program is designed to serve singers of all levels. While living in Berlin, participants strengthen language fluency, refine interpretive choices, deepen stage presence, and develop a personal artistic profile through ongoing coaching, studio classes, and collaborative performance labs. Each component is built to support your long-term evolution as an artist in the German opera environment.

STUDIOWORK INCLUDES

  • Artistic Mentorship Seminars
  • Personal Repertoire Mapping and Curation
  • Vocal and Performance Coaching

ARTISTIC DIRECTION

  • Intensive Daily German Classes
  • Real-life Cultural Immersion Experience
  • Linguistic confidence for rehearsal and communication

LANGUAGE IMMERSION

  • Stagecraft and Movement Integration
  • Collaborative Scene and Role Study
  • Performance Practice in Ensemble Contexts

PERFORMANCE LAB

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A typical Extension Studio day:

9:00 - 12:00

Rotating Modules: Studio Class, Movement, Text Work, Collaborative Musicianship

12:00 - 13:00

Coaching / Individual Lesson

14:30 - 17:30

Daily Intensive German Language Class

19:00 - 21:00

Rehearsals, Lab Sessions, or Guided Independent Study

Each semester culminates in a showcase process built around artistic process, repertoire depth, and collaborative craft.

JOINING PROCESS // SINGERS

Step 1: Submit the Application fee using the PayPal button below.

Step 2: Complete the Application Form.

Step 3: The admissions team reviews your profile and invites selected applicants to a qualifying interview focused on goals, training history, and developmental priorities.

Cohort Deadline: September 1st, 2026


Singer Submission: 2 contrasting arias in different style/language.

TUITION & SUPPORT

Tuition per semester: 15800 Euro for 38 class units per week plus project rehearsals.

BOA staff support participants with settling in Berlin, including housing pathways and health insurance guidance.

Thanks to our donors, a limited number of partial scholarships are available for selected participants.