Cincinnati Opera announces auditions for chorus and supporting roles for 2025 Summer Festival
CINCINNATI (September 12, 2024)—This fall, Cincinnati Opera invites aspiring professional singers to audition for chorus and supporting roles for its 2025 Summer Festival.
Auditions will take place on the following dates at the Corbett Opera Center at Cincinnati Music Hall (1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202):
- October 25, 26, and 27, 2024; Application deadline: September 26, 2024
- December 7 and 8, 2024; Application deadline: October 17, 2024
Individuals interested in auditioning should complete the following steps:
1. Submit an online application at yaptracker.com. In addition to the online application, applicants should submit a current resumé detailing performance experience (PDF only) and a headshot or recent photo by the deadlines listed above. There is no age limit for applicants.
2. Applicants should select the opportunities for which they are interested in auditioning (chorus, supporting roles, or both), as well as their preferred audition date, within the online application.
The Cincinnati Opera Chorus in Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio (2024). Photo by Philip Groshong.
3. Applicants will be notified by email if an audition has been granted and will have the opportunity to schedule an audition time.
4. Auditioners should prepare a minimum of two and a maximum of five vocal selections. An accompanist will be provided.
The Cincinnati Opera Chorus and mainstage supporting roles are paid, professional engagements under the jurisdiction of AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists. Rehearsals for the 2025 Summer Festival will begin May 21, 2025, and run through August 3, 2025. Compensation is provided per the hourly and performance rates outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with AGMA. Mainstage contracts are negotiated on either a weekly or per performance basis.
Cincinnati Opera is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. For more information, email auditions@cincinnatiopera.org.
About Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.
Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. Cincinnati Opera is also supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Cincinnati Opera receives general season support from The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund, Patricia A. Corbett Estate and Trust, and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Cincinnati Opera is a proud member of OPERA America. Learn more at cincinnatiopera.org.