The Houston Grand Opera Association announces adult chorus auditions for its 2026-27 season.
Auditions will be held at the Wortham Theater Center on:
Saturday, May 2, 2026 – 10am – 6pm
Monday, May 4, 2026 – 6pm – 10pm
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 6pm – 10pm
The Houston Grand Opera Chorus is a professional group of diverse persons of all professions and backgrounds. Choristers rehearse weekday evenings and weekends for each repertory period.
The 2026-27 season productions in which chorus will participate are:
Susannah – Floyd
Faust – Gounod
Aida – Verdi
Die Zauberflöte – Mozart
Der Rosenkavalier – R. Strauss
Show Boat – Kern (HGO will hold separate auditions at a later time)
Auditions should include two arias of contrasting style, tempo, in original language, and by memory. Operatic repertoire is preferred, but standard oratorio selections will be accepted. Sight reading may be requested. Singers are required to bring their own music in the correct key. HGO will provide a pianist. Candidates may be asked to sing only one aria.
To apply, please use this link to complete the application form.
Your audition date and time will be confirmed via email within 3-5 business days.
All choristers must have work authorization to work in the United States to participate in the Houston Grand
Opera Chorus.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
Excellent sight-reading ability – music and languages.
Ability to memorize music quickly.
Experience in another professional opera or symphony chorus and/or strong academic or other nonprofessional experience.
Stage experience or significant stage training.
Availability to work a complex & rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule.
Ability to take and accept musical and stage direction.
Ability to work in a theatrical environment, including but not limited to the ability to perform in a variety of stage conditions including flat and raked stages, at stage level and on elevated platforms.
If you have any questions, please write to Rick Reeves, Interim Music Administrator at rreeves@houstongrandopera.org