The Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR) was established in 1987 to serve as a professional training program for young singers as a bridge to move from the university/conservatory education experience into the arena of a professional opera company.

Each year, the four artists in the program are selected from national auditions and reside in Dayton for 8-15 weeks. AIRs receive supporting and sometimes principal roles in a main stage production, and perform in elementary and secondary in-school educational and community programs. Valuable training is offered through operatic coaching and master class sessions from regional opera professionals.

AIR enables Dayton Opera to offer a very high level of talent in its educational programs and provide career advancement opportunities for aspiring young singers, helping to contribute to the future health of our art form.

Many former members of the AIR have been invited back in subsequent seasons to perform leading roles with Dayton Opera.

For more information, contact Pam Eyink.

AIRs on tour, 2007


AIRs in Carmen, 2005


AIRs in H.M.S Pinafore, 2007


AIRs on tour, 2007