McPhee Artist Development Program

Each season, Calgary Opera provides up to eight young singers with the opportunity to study and perform under a professional staff of teachers and performers. The program, led by Dr. Tara M. Laberge, serves as a bridge between academic programs and the professional world of opera, offering the experience and practical skills necessary to succeed as a self-employed artist in a highly competitive international environment.

Calgary Opera commits to empowering all voices, regardless of background or identity and is dedicated to creating a safe space for everyone to feel a keen sense of belonging. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds who share in our commitment to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment.

SPONSOR A MCPHEE ARTIST

The McPhee Artist Development Program is supported in part by individual patrons. If you are interested in enabling professional development and performance growth for future opera stars through the McPhee Artist Development Program, please contact Pam Snowdon, Individual Giving Officer:

psnowdon@calgaryopera.com
403-802-3409

APPLY TO THE PROGRAM

Applications for the 2026/27 McPhee Artist Development Program closed on September 20, 2025. Please stay tuned for more information about the 2027/28 program and application.

Note: We are able to accept applications from singers who are eligible to work in Canada.