
The Opera Singers of the Future
The Norrlandsoperan Opera Studio (ONO) is a collaboration between the Norrlandsoperan and the Piteå School of Music at Luleå University of Technology for aspiring opera singers.

Career coaching, workshops, a role in an opera production, and more
ONO offers vocal students the opportunity to receive practical training in opera while enrolled in the Piteå School of Music’s one-year master’s program or two-year master’s program in classical music.
The purpose of the programme is to provide aspiring opera singers with practical professional experience while still pursuing their studies. Instruction is delivered on site at both Norrlandsoperan in Umeå and the School of Music in Piteå. Students are also assigned a role in one of Norrlandsoperan’s productions, either during the academic year or in the following season in connection with the programme.
What’s New at ONO

2026 Application Round for the 2027/2028 Season
A minimum of two and a maximum of four places are available in the 2026 application round, depending on Norrlandsoperan’s needs for the upcoming season. We are currently considering applicants from all voice types. The application deadline is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Learn more about the application