ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS
Principal
Horn
2nd Chair Cello
2nd Chair Trombone
The Minnesota Opera will hold auditions on March 16, 2010 for orchestral musicians wishing to be considered for filling the vacant core positions of Principal Horn and 2nd Chair Trombone, and on March 17, 2010 for 2nd Chair Cello.
Candidates will be asked to prepare a 1-2 minute solo along with selected operatic and symphonic excerpts as follows:
Principal Horn:
Tosca (Puccini) - Act III
Otello (Verdi) - Act II
Carmen (Bizet) - Act III
Der Rosenkavalier (Strauss) - Act I
L'italiana in Algeri (Rossini) - No. 2, Cavatina
Prepare 1-2 minutes of the 1st Movement of any Mozart Horn Concerto
Horn Excerpts
2nd Chair Cello:
Tosca (Puccini) - Act III
William Tell Overture (Rossini)
Requiem (Verdi) - No. 3, Offertorio
Midsummer Night's Dream (Mendelssohn) - No.1, Scherzo
Prepare 1 -2 minutes from a movement of an unaccompanied Bach Suite
Cello Excerpts
2nd Chair Trombone:
The Magic Flute (Mozart) - Act II, Sarastro Aria
Otello (Verdi)
William Tell Overture (Rossini)
Tannhauser (Wagner) - Overture
Prepare 1 - 2 minutes from the 1st movement of the F. David concerto in Eb Major
Trombone Excerpts
Auditions are by appointment only.
Qualified candidates should submit resume and $35 refundable deposit (to be returned upon arrival at audition or if candidate is not granted an audition).
Materials must be received no later than March 1.
Please send to:
The Minnesota Opera
620 North 1st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Attn: Roxanne Stouffer Cruz
Due to limited audition time, priority will be given to requests received March 1 or before. Musicians submitting resumes after that date may not be guaranteed an audition. All musicians must maintain membership in good standing with the Twin Cities Musicians Union for any engagements with The Minnesota Opera Orchestra. Minnesota Opera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
No phone calls please. For further information: roxy@mnopera.org
Minnesota Opera announces 2010-11 GENERAL/CHORUS AUDITIONS
Audition dates:
May 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2010
Location:
The Minnesota Opera Center
620 North First Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Auditions are by appointment only and must be scheduled in advance.
Appointments will be scheduled starting April 12. All appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please call weekdays between 10:00am and 4:00pm. (612) 342-9572.
Audition Requirements: Prepare one operatic aria of the performer's choice, in the original language. Bring current resume and photo. Singer must provide own accompanist. A list of accompanists can be made available upon request.
As this is the one opportunity for everyone to be heard, non-resident singers are welcome and encouraged to audition. However, be aware that most Principal roles are usually cast a year in advance and Supporting roles and chorus are generally cast locally or from our Resident Artists Program.
All positions paid. EOE.
Resident Artists Program Auditions
The Minnesota Opera’s Resident Artist Program offers a full season of employment for talented artists beginning their professional careers. From late August through April, Resident Artists gain valuable experience in assignments ranging from ensemble, understudy, comprimario to leading roles in mainstage performances. Resident Artists also perform concerts on stage at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, courtroom concerts with The Schubert Club and donor functions, adult education classes and regional outreach.
Master classes with guest clinicians, individualized language work, acting, movement and stage combat, yoga and professional career development are just a few benefits of the program.
The program is designed to bridge the gap between an artist’s academic education and professional career. Ideal Resident Artists are singers, coaches, administrators, conductors and directors who have completed their post-graduate education and may have some professional experience. We have no age limit and are an equal opportunity employer.
Applications will be available here.