Take part
We train individuals on a whole range of career paths – singers, stage managers, conductors, directors, designers, repetiteurs and costume professionals.
Visit our online portal, BYO hub, to find out more about our 2027 programmes and how to apply.
serena fenwick programme
The Serena Fenwick programme is our part-time, flexible career booster for singers, directors, conductors and stage managers.
Run in partnership with Garsington Opera, the Serena Fenwick programme is open to anyone who feels they could benefit from it, but is particularly suited to applicants who can show they need a career boost. So that might be because they’re not in full-time education, or because they’ve taken ‘breaks’ for personal or financial reasons, or maybe they’re struggling to make a career work financially.
You can find more information and detail on how to apply over on BYO hub. Applications for our 2027 programmes are open until 30 October 2027.
"what BYO offers is so valuable to young artists at various stages in their careers and having the opportunity to work with and learn from my peers and the rest of the BYO team has been an absolute privilege"
– Summer programme participant 2026
Summer programme
Hone your skills and build professional connections putting together a full-scale opera production.
Our summer programme build confidence, professional behaviours and industry connections by putting participants right in the heart of the action – rehearsing and performing a full-scale opera.
You can find more information and detail on how to apply over on BYO hub. Applications for our 2027 programmes are open until 30 October 2027.