Seattle Opera
2026 Open Chorus Auditions
Location–Seattle Opera Center, Tagney Jones Hall (363 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109)
Dates & Times
Nov. 3, 2026 5:00–9:00 PM
Nov. 4, 2026 5:00–9:00 PM
Nov. 8, 2026 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Audition Requirements:
One aria
One art song
Opera Chorus Excerpts
*Aria and art song should be in contrasting languages, performed from memory, and not exceed a total length of 8 minutes. Chorus excerpts may be performed with music.
Live Auditions: First come first served; pianist will be provided—time slots are 10 minutes each.
Video Auditions: Video audition files are accepted if you are not able to attend a live audition or live auditions are filled.
All audition materials (aria, art song, & both chorus excerpts) should be submitted with the application by 5:00 PM, October 26, 2026.
Video requirements: Submit a YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox link
- All selections performed with piano accompaniment
- Aria and Art song recorded within 6 months of the application deadline.
- Video Auditions will be given equal consideration to live auditions. Audio files will not be considered.
VISIT SEATTLEOPERA.ORG/CHORUSAUDITIONS TO APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 26, 2026, 5:00 PM
Residency within a 55 mile radius of Seattle Opera is expected
Contact: Chorus.Auditions@seattleopera.org, no phone calls.
Choristers who are offered contracts are required to join the American Guild of Musical Artists Union (AGMA) by their first contracted rehearsal