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, Schubert Club's Courtroom Concerts, 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 online only June 1st, 2009
Coach
Singer
Administrator - position closed
Assistant Conductor - position closed
Assistant Director - position closed
Minneapolis Auditions will be held:
November 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2009
New York Auditions will be held:
December 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, 2009
The Minnesota Opera General/Chorus Auditions
General vocal Auditions and auditions for The Minnesota Opera Chorus are held yearly in the spring. Auditions for the 2010-2011 season will be April 28, 29, 30 and May 1, 2010. 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 are generally cast locally or from our Resident Artist Program. There are many supporting roles in the upcoming productions. For further information, please call
General/Chorus 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.
Orchestra Auditions
The Minnesota Opera periodically holds auditions for orchestral musicians wishing to be considered as substitutes/extras, for filling temporary vacancies on the Minnesota Opera Orchestra Core List and for future consideration for other openings. There are no auditions scheduled at this time. Check back for more information or email roxy@mnopera.org.