Audition Extra Chorus (all voices) of the Gothenburg Opera Chorus - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Audition Extra Chorus (all voices) of the Gothenburg Opera Chorus

The Opera chorus consists of 46 professional singers and perform in most of our productions as well as concerts. We consider stagecraft and movement to be important elements of the chorus' work. From time to time we are in need of singers to join our extra chorus. On May 14th 2023 we will hold an audition for singers of all voice types. Approved singers may be employed as needed on production contracts in accordance with our union agreements with SYMF (Swedish Professional Musician’s Union).

During the next two seasons we believe that extra chorus singers will be needed in 2-3 productions.

Qualifications requirements: Completed education at university level in Music or Opera or equivalent training. Our working languages are Swedish and English. If you have stage experience from musical theatre, it will be considered a merit. The auditions will take place on Sunday May 14th 2023. Selected candidates will receive detailed information about the audition and the audition procedure by the 2nd May 2023, at the latest.

For the audition we would like you to prepare the following:

• An opera aria of your choice, no longer than 5 minutes to be performed by heart. Please note, there will be no rehearsal with the pianist. 
• A short chorus excerpt, which will be sent with the invitation to the audition. You will sing your part (preferably by heart) together with the pianist.

The result of your audition will be decided by a jury consisting of the chorus master, representatives from the chorus management and a number of singers from the opera chorus.

The application deadline is April 25th 2023. Please note that we only accept applications through the recruitment system MyNetwork/Varbi. 

To apply, go to www.opera.se/vacancies 

We look forward to your application!