Chorus Auditions for Aida
Please see the message below from Opera Grand Rapids Chorus Master Austin McWilliams.
Welcome to the 2022/23 season of the OGR Chorus! First, a few housekeeping items:
- Our regular chorus rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm.
- Please see the TENTATIVE SCHEDULE. All dates are still subject to change, but I’d estimate that the dates/times are 90% accurate.
- All chorus members will receive a $400 honorarium.
- Tenors and baritones/basses are especially encouraged to audition.
Auditions
Auditions are available in the following time slots:
- Wednesday, November 9, 6:00–9:00 pm
- Sunday, November 13, 2:00–5:00 pm
Each audition will be 10 minutes and will consist of the following elements:
- Solo. Please prepare one solo piece to sing. A pianist will be provided for you free of charge. Make sure your music is in suitable shape for a pianist to sight-read. I am interested in hearing how well you sing, not how complicated your aria is. An unaccompanied “Happy Birthday” is as acceptable a choice as “Nessun dorma.”
- Sight-singing
- Italian diction
- Physical movement
To sign up for an audition, you must complete these TWO steps:
- Reserve your time slot HERE. If we run out of slots, we’re happy to add more.
- Fill out THIS quick form.
Please contact Austin McWilliams at amcwilliams@operagr.org with any questions. He will always respond within one business day.