Washington Concert Opera
Chorus Auditions
By Appointment Only
Washington Concert Opera will hold chorus auditions for the 2024-2025 Season productions on September 12, 13 and 14, 2024.
Washington, D.C. Audition Times:
Thursday, September 12, 2024; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, September 13, 2024; 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 14, 2024; 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sign Up: https://wcochorusauditionsdc.youcanbook.me
Baltimore, MD Audition Times:
Saturday, September 14, 2024; 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sign Up: https://wcochorusauditionsbmore.youcanbook.me
No auditions will be heard without an appointment.
- Singers are asked to bring one (1) operatic aria in Italian and another aria/classical song in any another language (including English).
- WCO reserves the right to hear only specific portions of any selection offered.
- Please bring music for the accompanist, who will be provided. Singers may use their own accompanist if they prefer.
- Singers may be asked to sight read music.
- No headshot is required.
- Resume or relevant choral experience outlined (bio, cv, etc.) is appreciated (not required) – to be submitted at the audition.
- If you require an accommodation to participate in this audition process, please email the address below.
Singers should arrive one half hour prior to their scheduled audition time to complete the application process.
DC AUDITIONS LOCATION: UNITED CHURCH, 1920 G St NW, Washington, DC 20006
In the main sanctuary – enter through the entrance on 20th St NW and follow signs
BALTIMORE AUDITIONS LOCATION: PEABODY INSTITUTE, 1 E Mt Vernon Pl, Baltimore, MD 21202
In the “Opera Studio” – follow signs upon arrival
Questions? info@concertopera.org
COMPENSATION (based on 2023-2024 Season rates):
Rehearsal (hourly)
- G1* $35.51
- G2 $47.13
Performance (per perf.) – Lisner Auditorium
- G1 $232.43
- G2 $286.02
*A Chorister who is performing in a professional opera performance for the first time under an AGMA contract shall be deemed a “Group I” (G1) Chorister. A “Group II” (G2) Chorister is any Chorister who has appeared in any prior production of the Management, or elsewhere under an AGMA contract.
*Artists who have performed with WCO are not required to reaudition.*