Saturday, April 5, 2014

Pittsburgh Opera Auditions


Annual open chorus auditions for Pittsburgh Opera will be held, by appointment only in the Pittsburgh Opera offices, located at 2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip District. In 2014, chorus auditions will be held Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 - 9:30 PM each night. The deadline to apply for chorus auditions is Friday, May 9 at 12:00 noon.

Classically trained singers in all voice categories who have completed at least one year of undergraduate vocal study may schedule an audition appointment. Auditions are 5 minutes in duration and an accompanist is provided. Applicants should enter the 25th Street entrance at Liberty Avenue.

Requirements: One memorized aria or art song sung in Italian, French or German, sight-reading and vocalization. Singers should bring a one-page performance experience resume; headshot is optional. Applicants are required to provide proof of United States citizenship, permanent residency or legal permission to work in the United States.

To schedule an audition: Applicants should send an e-mail to Chris Powell, Music Administrator, at cpowell@pittsburghopera.org with their resume and contact information. Times are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

Website: www.pittsburghopera.org/pages/auditions