Choral Singers

Varna International Music Academy (VIMA) offers rich and versatile choral ensemble training, led by Maestro Gregory Buchalter from the Metropolitan Opera and our Choir Master. Join musicians from across the globe in the beautiful country of Bulgaria to sing in prestigious performances and receive world-class training under the tutelage of VIMA’s internationally renowned faculty.

NOTE: Choral singers are encouraged to apply for featured and supporting roles, as well as solo(s) in VIMA’s fully staged operas or opera scenes and Broadway selections program. To be considered for a featured or supporting role, please submit a video audition and resumé along with your application form. Otherwise, only an application & resumé is required.

Requiem, Camille Saint-Saëns
Serenade to Music, Ralph Vaughan Williams


What's Included:

  • Perform in the chorus and ensemble of Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Requiem by Camille Saint-Saëns, under the baton of Maestro Gregory Buchalter, formerly from the Metropolitan Opera
  • Perform in one Liederabend recital (optional)
  • Voice lessons: Two 45-minute voice lessons per week, taught by our expert voice faculty (optional)
  • Vocal masterclasses with the voice faculty
  • Italian diction classes (optional)
  • Lodging in 3 and/or 4-star hotels, with breakfasts provided
  • Ground transportation (excluding airport transfers)
  • Guided tours of Varna, Nessebar, and Balchik
  • Two lunches during the tours to Nessebar and Balchik
  • Two dinners (welcome and farewell dinners)



Optional Add-Ons & Exclusions:

  • Tips & Gratuities: An additional $10 per day will be added to your tuition price to cover all tips & gratuities on provided services & personnel.
  • Single Occupancy: An additional $490 per week ($70 per day) will be added to your tuition price for single occupancy lodging.
  • Air Travel: Participants are responsible for arranging all air travel. Varna International is available to assist participants with making travel arrangements, upon request.

Application & Audition Requirements:

Applicants for the Choral Singer Program must submit the following:

  • Application
  • Resumé (only if applying for a role)
  • Headshot (only if applying for a role)
  • Video recording (only if applying for a role)