Auditions
How to apply for the Jette Parker Artists Programme
This page contains information about the Jette Parker Artists Programme and the auditions for singers, stage directors, opera music staff and ballet conductors.
If you have any questions or access requirements in order to facilitate your application, please contact JPAPAssistant@roh.org.uk
If you would like to sign up to our mailing list to find out about future JPAP auditions, please complete this online form.
Auditions are held for singers every Season and every second Season for stage directors, opera and ballet conductors and opera répétiteurs.
There is not an upper or lower age limit for the Programme. However, applicants should bear in mind that the Programme is intended to benefit extremely gifted individuals at the start of their professional careers.
Singers, conductors or répétiteurs are expected to have some performance experience and to have completed training at an established music college (although this is not an essential requirement). Stage directors should be able to clearly convey compelling narrative ideas, have experience working with performers and are expected to have some experience in mounting their own productions.
The Royal Ballet and Opera is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from artists who are under-represented in opera.
Stage Directors
Applications for stage directors to join the Jette Parker Artists Programme for the 2025-2027 Seasons are now open.
Applications must be received via YAP Tracker by the end of Thursday 24 October 2024.
Please see below for information about the audition process.
- Audition Guidelines – Stage Directors (Word docx – 306KB)
- Audition Guidelines – Stage Directors (Large Print) (Word docx – 302KB)
- Audition Guidelines – Stage Directors (PDF – 259KB)
If you have any questions or access requirements in order to facilitate your application, please contact JPAPAssistant@roh.org.uk
Ballet Music Staff
Applications for ballet conductors to join the Jette Parker Artists Programme for the 2025-2027 Seasons will open on Monday 25 November 2025.
Applications must be received by 10am on Wednesday 8 January 2025.
Live auditions will be held in London on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th March 2025.
An application link will be posted here on Monday 25 November.
Please see below the JPAP Ballet Conductor job description.
- JPAP Ballet Conductors Job Description (Word – 89KB)
- JPAP Ballet Conductors Job Description (Large Print) (Word docx – 82KB)
- JPAP Ballet Conductors Job Description (PDF – 121KB)
If you would like to be added to a mailing list to be informed about future auditions, please complete the JPAP mailing list form.
Singers
Applications for singers to join the Jette Parker Artists Programme are currently closed.
Information for singers to join for the 2026-28 Seasons will be advertised on this webpage from Spring 2025.
Please see below for information about the previous audition process.
- Audition Guidelines – Singers (Word docx – 678KB)
- Audition Guidelines – Singers (Large Print) (Word docx – 678KB)
- Audition Guidelines – Singers (PDF – 261KB)
If you would like to be added to a mailing list to be informed about future auditions, please complete the JPAP mailing list form.
Opera Music Staff
Applications for opera conductors and répétiteurs to join the Jette Parker Artists Programme are currently closed.
Information for opera conductors and répétiteurs to join for the 2026-28 Seasons will be advertised on this webpage from Spring 2025.
Please see below for information about the audition process.
- Audition Guidelines – Opera Music Staff (Word dox – 651KB)
- Audition Guidelines – Opera Music Staff (Large Print) (Word docx – 651KB)
- Audition Guidelines – Opera Music Staff (PDF – 272KB)
If you would like to be added to a mailing list to be informed about future auditions, please complete the JPAP mailing list form.
Other opportunities
Other opportunities such as short courses, observerships and training opportunities are available via the Jette Parker Programme.
Applications take place throughout the year for a variety of opportunities and are offered to those wishing to further their professional development.
For any questions regarding the auditions or the Programme not available on the website, please contact JPAPAssistant@roh.org.uk.
Programme generously supported by Oak Foundation
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, a charitable company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales (Company number 480523) Charity Registered (Number 211775)