Chorus Auditions
The Opera Queensland Chorus operates on a seasonal basis with rehearsals and productions falling between February and October each year. Rehearsals for each production are generally held outside business hours.
IMPORTANT: 2011 Chorus Auditions have closed. We will not be accepting 2012 Audition forms or booking times prior to 2 July, 2012.
Chorus Audition Dates and Location
Dates: TBA (October/November 2012)
Location: TBA
Applications and Preparation
Auditionees must prepare:
- Two arias from opera, operetta or oratorio, one in Italian and one in any other language
- A single page resume
- A recent passport-sized photograph
To be eligible to audition, you must complete a Chorus Auditions Form and email (preferred) to Opera Queensland at auditions@operaqueensland.com.au or mail to Auditions Co-ordinator, Opera Queensland, PO Box 3677, South Brisbane QLD 4101.
Accompaniment
An Opera Queensland accompanist will be in attendance at every audition. Auditionees who elect to use our accompanist are required to provide copies of their music, clearly marked up and in the key in which they will be singing. Music in plastic display books and unbound sheets are not acceptable. Please not there will be no run-through with our accompanist on your audition day.
Auditionees may bring their own accompanist to be advised in advance where possible.
Additional Information
• You may be asked to undertake a brief vocal range and language assessment at your audition.
International Artists
Non-Australian residents are not eligible for Opera Queensland Chorus positions.
Further Information
For further information please contact Rebecca Myles on (07) 3735 3045 or email auditions@operaqueensland.com.au