Seattle Opera is seeking professional vocalists to participate in the upcoming bi-annual Open Chorus Auditions. Successful auditionees will be considered for positions on the Associate and Supplemental rosters. Rostered choristers may be called upon for any Seattle Opera production. Auditions will be adjudicated by Chorus Master Michaella Calzaretta.
Location:
Tagney Jones Hall at The Opera Center
363 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
Dates & Times:
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 6, 2024: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Saturday, November 9, 2024: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Audition Requirements:
One aria and one art song. Both pieces must be memorized, in contrasting languages, and together should not exceed 8 minutes.
Live auditions: First come, first serve; pianist will be provided—time slots are 10 minutes each.
Video auditions: Video files are accepted if you are not able to attend a live audition or live auditions are unavailable. All audition materials should be submitted with the application by the posted deadline.
Video requirements:
- Submit YouTube or Dropbox links to your videos (either one singular link or two separate links for each piece)
- Performed with piano accompaniment
- Recorded within 6 months of the application deadline (October 28, 2024)
Video auditions will be given equal consideration to live auditions. Audio-only files will not be considered.
Please use the form IN THIS LINK to apply for an audition. The deadline to apply is Monday, October 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM.
Compensation:
$267.39/performance; $29.26/rehearsal hour
Associate & Supplemental choristers receive a parking pass and 2 dress rehearsal passes for each production they are engaged.
Questions? Email us at chorus.auditions@seattleopera.org. Please no phone calls.