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 goal is to provide aspiring opera singers with practical experience in the profession while they are still in training. Classes are held on-site at both the Norrlandsoperan in Umeå and the Piteå School of Music, and students are also assigned a role in one of the Norrlandsoperan’s productions during the academic year.

What’s New at ONO

Application for 2026/27

A minimum of two and a maximum of four positions are open for application in 2026/27, depending on Norrlandsoperan’s needs for the upcoming season. We are currently considering all vocal ranges. The application deadline is Thursday, January 15, 2026.

Learn more about the application