Program Overview

Introduction to the M³nster Opera Studio

The M³nster Opera Studio offers students the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a professional opera setting, accompanied by targeted instruction and mentoring offered by the M³nster University of Music. Depending on their suitability and skills for certain roles, the singers will be directly involved in the opera productions at Theater M³nster.

Program Details

The Opera Studio provides members with audition coaching and can help them produce digital application materials. The programme is supplemented by cross-genre projects, courses, and workshops on various themes. The M³nster Opera Studio offers outstanding graduates of artistic Bachelor's degree programmes and/or Master's degree programmes in 'Singing' at all universities of music the opportunity to embark on a career as a soloist in musical theatre.

Program Structure

The program takes place as part of the four-semester university Master's programme 'Music and Creativity' at M³nster University of Music or as part of the two-semester certificate programme 'Certificate Year of Study'. A place in the M³nster Opera Studio can be taken up on admission to the four-semester Master's degree programme Music and Creativity or the two-semester certificate programme Certificate Year of Study at M³nster University of Music.

Key Dates

• Application deadline for the Opera Studio at M³nster Theatre: 18 January 2026
• Audition at the M³nster Theatre: 26/27 February 2026
• Application deadline for M³nster University of Music: 26 March 2025
• Start of opera studio contract: 3 September 2026
• Start of studies at the University of Music: 1 October 2026

Program Benefits

• A four-semester Master's degree program in Music and Creativity or a two-semester certificate program with individual support for your vocal and musical development
• Solo participation in musical theater productions, concerts, and interdisciplinary projects at Theater M³nster during the 2026/27 and, if applicable, 2027/28 seasons
• Study assignments for selected roles
• Concerts and projects as part of your studies
• Individual audition training and workshops on career-related topics
• Development of digital application materials

Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be met:

• Proof of completion (or completion in the summer semester of 2026) of a bachelor's degree in music with a main subject in singing
• German language skills at level B2
• Non-EU applicants with a relevant master's degree must have a valid visa
• Applicants must not be older than 32 years of age at the time of the audition

Application Process

To apply for a place in the opera studio at Theater M³nster, the following documents must be submitted:

• Completed application form
• Letter of motivation
• Artistic CV
• A current video with two arias from the exam program (6 arias from different eras in at least 3 languages, including one aria by W. A. Mozart)