2011 Young Artist and 2011-2012 Education Tour Combined Auditions
Cincinnati, OH on October 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20, 2010
2011 Young Artist: Young Artist positions are specifically for young, up-and-coming singers who wish to gain professional experience and exposure in the opera industry. Young artists will be engaged as Choristers in Cincinnati Opera’s 2011 Summer Festival productions. In addition to their chorus duties, Young Artists will perform at various donor / patron events and programs during the season, and may also be engaged to cover principal roles in rehearsals or perform comprimario roles in main stage performances. Young Artists have the opportunity to work with distinguished professionals in the field as well experienced staff members to build and enhance repertoire through private coachings. Rehearsals for the 2011 Summer Festival Season will begin mid-May (exact start dates TBD) and run through late July. Click here for 2011 Season Repertory information.
2011 - 2012 Education Touring Programs: Singers will be engaged on a “per tour” basis (Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Winter 2012) and will perform a variety of community programs designed to inspire opera lovers of all ages and experience levels.
Auditions are by invitation through an application process.
Not all applicants will receive an audition.
Applicants who receive an audition are also eligible for positions in the 2011 Summer Festival Chorus.
Completed applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59pm on:
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Late and/or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
**Click here to apply online**
For these auditions, please prepare four (4) arias in their original language.
An accompanist will be provided.
If you have any questions please contact Jared D. Doren, Associate Artistic Administrator at
(513) 768-5568 or by email at jdoren@cincinnatiopera.org.
Please Note: Positions in the Cincinnati Opera Education Touring Programs, Summer Festival Chorus,
and principal cover roles in season productions are under the jurisdiction of AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists.
2011 Cincinnati Opera Chorus Auditions
Cincinnati Opera announces auditions for the 2011 Summer Festival Chorus.
Auditions for the 2011 Cincinnati Opera Summber Festival Chorus will run concurrently on the same dates as the Young Artist / Education Touring program auditions: October 16 - 20, 2010
Interested persons can call Jared Doren at (513) 768-5568, beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2010 to schedule an audition time. (No need to submit application/fee if interested in CHORUS ONLY positions)
Please prepare two (2) contrasting arias in thier original language, accompanist provided.
If participants would like to be considered for a 2011 Young Artist position, please see above.
Please Note: Positions in the Cincinnati Opera Education Touring Programs, Summer Festival Chorus,
and principal cover roles in season productions are under the jurisdiction of AGMA, the American Guild of Musical Artists.
Internships
We are no longer accepting applications for summer internships in development, administration, and production. Thank you to all those that have applied; if we haven't already, we will contacting you soon regarding your inquiry.
Opera-tunities Residency Program
Cincinnati Opera is seeking highly creative teaching artists to participate in the 2010-2011 Opera-tunities Residency Program.
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Teaching artists will guide students through a range of opera related programs designed by Cincinnati Opera.
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Artists will include singers, composers, designers, actors, directors, and teachers. Programs include residencies, masterclasses, and workshops.
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Positions are part-time, occasional, and paid.
The application process is on-going. Please submit resume with cover letter to Lauren Bailey, Education Associate at
lbailey@cincinnatiopera.org or mail your materials to Cincinnati Opera Association, Attn: Lauren Bailey, 1243 Elm Street , Cincinnati, OH 45202. If you have any questions, please
email Lauren or call her at (513) 768-5511.
Volunteer Receptionists Needed!
Cincinnati Opera is looking for volunteers to assist with front desk reception at our administrative offices. Monday Friday with flexible hours between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. We also have periodic needs for help with mailings and light clerical work. Please call Amy Stier 513-768-5586 or astier@cincinnatiopera.org.
