The Dallas Opera announces an audition for Auxiliary Choristers in Lohengrin for the 2026/2027 season. Mezzo-Sopranos, Tenor, and Bass are welcome to apply. Applicants will also be considered for the Auxiliary Chorus, Solo Bit Roles, and Chorus Bit Roles.
Audition: October 20, 2026
The Dallas 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 Dallas Opera Chorus is a member of AGMA, and compensation will align with TDO’s collective bargaining agreement. The 2026/2027 Auxiliary Chorus Compensation is $25.18 hourly and $238.82
per performance. You need not be a union member to audition.
LOHENGRIN – November 1, 2026 – March 7, 2027
Audition Requirements:
1. One Aria in Italian, German, or French (preferred inclusive with recitativo).
2. OPTIONAL: One additional aria or art song in English may be offered if you feel it better shows your voice to your advantage.
3. Sight reading will be requested.
Singers are required to bring two copies their own sheet music in the
correct key. A copy will be given to the pianist and the audition panel.
TDO will provide a pianist.
To Apply, please use THIS LINK to complete the application form or
scan QR. If invited the audition date, time, and location will be
confirmed via email 1-3 business days following the competition of
application.
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 non- professional experience.
– 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 or concerns, please contact Auditions@dallasopera.org