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December 16, 2025
Broadway World

National Youth Opera Academy to Launch Summer Training With The Young Voices Of The Santa Fe Opera

National Youth Opera Academy to Launch Summer Training With The Young Voices Of The Santa Fe Opera

"NYOA curates an immersive and professional-level training curriculum for promising classical singers, ages 13 to 18."
December 16, 2025
Broadway World

National Youth Opera Academy to Launch Summer Training With The Young Voices Of The Santa Fe Opera

National Youth Opera Academy to Launch Summer Training With The Young Voices Of The Santa Fe Opera

"NYOA curates an immersive and professional-level training curriculum for promising classical singers, ages 13 to 18."
December 15, 2025
EarRelevant

National Youth Opera Academy debuts Santa Fe summer program for high school singers

A new summer training program for high school vocalists will debut in Santa Fe...

"[The] academy is designed to provide pre-professional instruction and performance experience for young artists from across the United States and abroad."
December 15, 2025
EarRelevant

National Youth Opera Academy debuts Santa Fe summer program for high school singers

A new summer training program for high school vocalists will debut in Santa Fe...

"[The] academy is designed to provide pre-professional instruction and performance experience for young artists from across the United States and abroad."
December 14, 2025
MSN

Rising Stars take the Stage

"[These] young singers will get to produce their own opera this summer and learn from the best."
December 14, 2025
MSN

Rising Stars take the Stage

"[These] young singers will get to produce their own opera this summer and learn from the best."
December 14, 2025
Opera Wire

National Youth Opera Academy Announces New Intensive Summer Training Program

NYOA offers talented young vocalists the opportunity to step into the spotlight.

"The academy is set to take place from July 29 through Aug. 8, 2026, in Santa Fe and is open to classical singers ages 13 to 18 from the United States and abroad."
December 14, 2025
Opera Wire

National Youth Opera Academy Announces New Intensive Summer Training Program

NYOA offers talented young vocalists the opportunity to step into the spotlight.

"The academy is set to take place from July 29 through Aug. 8, 2026, in Santa Fe and is open to classical singers ages 13 to 18 from the United States and abroad."
December 12, 2025
Los Alamos Daily Post

A Comprehensive Curriculum Rooted in Real-World Experience

"[NYOA is] creating a bridge from early musical promise to the professional world.”

“We’re empowering young artists to take ownership of their craft, to be bold, informed, and ready for what’s next.”
December 12, 2025
Los Alamos Daily Post

A Comprehensive Curriculum Rooted in Real-World Experience

"[NYOA is] creating a bridge from early musical promise to the professional world.”

“We’re empowering young artists to take ownership of their craft, to be bold, informed, and ready for what’s next.”
December 12, 2025
KRQE

The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera collaborating with National Youth Opera Academy

"The summer will end in a fully-produced youth opera on stage with an orchestra. Applications are open now."
December 12, 2025
KRQE

The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera collaborating with National Youth Opera Academy

"The summer will end in a fully-produced youth opera on stage with an orchestra. Applications are open now."
July 8, 2025
Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite Cities in the U.S. of 2025

Travel + Leisure has named Santa Fe the #1 U.S. destination in their 2025 World's Best Awards!

“A true gem of a place in America.”
July 8, 2025
Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite Cities in the U.S. of 2025

Travel + Leisure has named Santa Fe the #1 U.S. destination in their 2025 World's Best Awards!

“A true gem of a place in America.”
February 9, 2024
360° of Opera

The Future of Opera: Vail Opera Camp

An interview with Johnathan McCullough on his appointment as Opera Program Director.

The thing is, education programs like this go beyond just interest in music. They promote team building, drive, and creative thinking, and problem solving, all things that can be valuable in any industry.
February 9, 2024
360° of Opera

The Future of Opera: Vail Opera Camp

An interview with Johnathan McCullough on his appointment as Opera Program Director.

The thing is, education programs like this go beyond just interest in music. They promote team building, drive, and creative thinking, and problem solving, all things that can be valuable in any industry.
October 19, 2023
OperaWire

Q & A: Johnathan McCullough on the Vail Opera Camp (National Youth Opera Academy)

OperaWire spoke to McCullough about his passion for the program and education.

I aimed to create a program that would not only provide students with a competitive edge when applying to music schools, but also expose them to various career paths within the arts.
October 19, 2023
OperaWire

Q & A: Johnathan McCullough on the Vail Opera Camp (National Youth Opera Academy)

OperaWire spoke to McCullough about his passion for the program and education.

I aimed to create a program that would not only provide students with a competitive edge when applying to music schools, but also expose them to various career paths within the arts.
September 21, 2023
Opera Wire

Opera For Everyone – 10 Days at the Vail Opera Camp (National Youth Opera Academy)

And that is what this camp fostered. Having attended it for four days, I witnessed students from all walks of life... Not all the students were set to take on music careers. But one thing was certain, they all learned how to appreciate and love the art form.
September 21, 2023
Opera Wire

Opera For Everyone – 10 Days at the Vail Opera Camp (National Youth Opera Academy)

And that is what this camp fostered. Having attended it for four days, I witnessed students from all walks of life... Not all the students were set to take on music careers. But one thing was certain, they all learned how to appreciate and love the art form.
August 8, 2023
Vail Daily

Students nationwide attend opera camp, perform comedy in Avon with ‘The Tinker of Tivoli’

"The audience will appreciate how much heart and soul everyone is putting into it...This isn’t some snooty thing. We’re all having fun, and we know the audience will have fun."
August 8, 2023
Vail Daily

Students nationwide attend opera camp, perform comedy in Avon with ‘The Tinker of Tivoli’

"The audience will appreciate how much heart and soul everyone is putting into it...This isn’t some snooty thing. We’re all having fun, and we know the audience will have fun."
May 8, 2023
Curtis Institute of Music

Alumnus Interview: Johnathan McCullough (Opera '17)

The GRAMMY-nominated baritone and acclaimed director discusses Curtis's enduring impact on his life and career, mental health advocacy, and more.

The program is inspired by my education at Curtis... We’re modeling Vail Opera Camp after that same philosophy of “learn by doing.” We want the students to feel like they’re part of a real opera company, with access to mentors who can guide them throughout their lives.
May 8, 2023
Curtis Institute of Music

Alumnus Interview: Johnathan McCullough (Opera '17)

The GRAMMY-nominated baritone and acclaimed director discusses Curtis's enduring impact on his life and career, mental health advocacy, and more.

The program is inspired by my education at Curtis... We’re modeling Vail Opera Camp after that same philosophy of “learn by doing.” We want the students to feel like they’re part of a real opera company, with access to mentors who can guide them throughout their lives.