The Metropolitan Opera announcesChorus Auditions for the 2009-10 season
Unlike in previous years, there will not be an open call audition.
All auditions will be by invitation only. Singers who wish to be considered for an audition should send a current resume and photo to:
Or Steven Losito Chorus Administrator The Metropolitan Opera Lincoln Center New York, 10023
Anyone invited to audition will be given an audition date and time drawn from the audition session dates listed below. Applicants should include a cover letter with their resume indicating 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th preference of audition session. Cover letters should also indicate any union affiliation. Members of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) will be given first consideration. Any singer who is offered employment and is not already a member of AGMA will be required to join. Any offer of employment is contingent upon providing documents that you have the right to work in the United States. Resumes must be received on or before Monday, December 1st, 2008. Submissions received after this date, regardless of postmark, will not be considered.
All applicants will be informed as to whether or not they have been granted an audition.
The Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Extra Chorus offer unique and rewarding career opportunities for highly qualified performers. Classically trained professional singers who have been invited to audition should be prepared to sing two operatic arias in different languages from memory. Selections should demonstrate the applicant’s ability to sing lyrically.
An accompanist will be provided.
Applicants will be considered for positions in the Extra Chorus and any openings in the Regular Chorus. As in the past, The Metropolitan Opera will not know about the availability of Regular Chorus positions at the time of the auditions.
Similar information may be found by contacting either of the following:
METROPOLITAN OPERA / WEBSITE
http://metoperafamily.org/metopera/auditions/chorus.aspx
The Metropolitan Opera Chorus Audition Information Line (212) 799-3100 Ext. 2839
The Metropolitan Opera is an AA / EO – Employer M/F/V/D Donald Palumbo, Chorus Master |
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