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Open Chorus Auditions

Auditions will be held:

Friday, February 24, 2012: 7 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 25, 2012: 12 PM to 3 PM

Candidates should prepare and memorize two selections in different languages, one of which must be an opera aria in Italian, German, or French. The remaining selection may be an art song or an oratorio excerpt. Singers should be prepared to sight-sing a simple choral excerpt. An accompanist will be provided for the use of auditionees who do not provide their own.

The Sight-Singing Test:  A test of sight-singing forms part of the audition for all prospective choristers. Satisfactory completion of the sight-singing audition will, for the most part, exempt the chorister from future sight-singing auditions. In some cases, a singer may be provisionally accepted into the chorus despite an unsatisfactory sight-singing audition.

How Your Audition Will Be Judged 

Auditions are evaluated on the following criteria:

•  A demonstrated level of musicianship with attention to correct pitch, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing,and interpretation
•  Solid vocal technique
•  Appropriate diction in the common operatic languages
•  Large enough sound to carry in the theater
•  An appropriate choral sound according to the artistic standard set by the General Director
•  The ability to blend the voice
•  Stage presence
•  Dramatic sensibility

Auditions will be held at The Hampton Opera Center in SE Portland (just South of OMSI). To reserve an audition time, please email Jessica Crawford or contact her at 503-321-5262.

Mainstage Auditions

Mainstage auditions are by appointment only and should be arranged by emailing Jessica Crawford, Music Administrator & Librarian.

Portland Opera Orchestra Auditions

Regular Extra Section Bass Auditions

Auditions will be held February 10, 2012 at:

Portland State University
Lincoln Hall
Room 337

To apply, interested candidates should submit a resume and a $35 deposit, made payable to Portland Opera, which is refundable at the time of audition. Cancellations made less than three days before the audition date will forfeit the deposit.

Please send audition materials to:
The Hampton Opera Center
Attn: Jessica Crawford
211 SE Caruthers Street
Portland, OR 97214

Audition materials, including a rep list and set of excerpts, will be sent within five days of receipt of your materials.

Please note: These are evening auditions. Auditions are tentatively scheduled to begin at 6 PM. Finals will take place immediately following the preliminary round. Times are subject to change; the need for multiple preliminary rounds is contingent on the number of candidates auditioning.

For more information, please email Jessica Crawford or contact her at 503-321-5262.

Supernumerary Application

Portland Opera seeks non-singing performers, supernumeraries or supers, for the upcoming season.  Supers perform a variety of roles, from servants to soldiers and get to experience opera up close and personal from the Keller Auditorium stage. This exciting opportunity allows you to become part of the production on an intimate level.  This is a volunteer position with free parking and 2 passes to the dress rehearsal provided. Click here to fill out an application.