Choral Ensemble Auditions (25/26 Season)

Stagetime Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Florentine Opera invites experienced, classically trained singers to audition for its chorale ensemble for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons under Chorus Master Dr. Benjamin Rivera.

As an AGMA member, the company compensates choristers for main stage productions in line with established rehearsal and per-performance rates. Auditions will cover all voice types, and selections should showcase vocal range, musicality, and artistry.

Qualifications

• Experienced, classically trained singers in all voice types.
• Auditions are for the Florentine Opera chorale ensemble.
• AGMA member; compensation aligns with established hourly rates and per-performance provisions.

Responsibilities

• Join the Florentine Opera chorus for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons under Chorus Master Dr. Benjamin Rivera.
• Attend rehearsals and performances at the Marcus Performing Arts Center as scheduled.
• Uphold the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Classical singing

Job description

THE FLORENTINE OPERA

The Florentine Opera will hold auditions for experienced, classically trained singers in all voice categories for the company’s choral ensemble for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons under the direction of Chorus Master, Dr. Benjamin Rivera. As a proud member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), the Florentine Opera compensates choristers for main stage productions in alignment with established hourly rehearsal and per performance rates and provisions.

2025/26 MAINSTAGE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

Don Giovanni by W.A. Mozart (performed in Italian)

• September, 2025: music rehearsals to be scheduled from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (primarily on weeknights)
• October 6-22, 2025: staging & tech rehearsals
• October 24 & 26(m), 2025: performances at the Marcus Performing Arts Center (Uihlein Hall)
• all voice types

Tales of Hoffmann by J. Offenbach (performed in French)

• early January to late February, 2026: music rehearsals to be scheduled from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (primarily on weeknights)
• Feb 23 to March 11, 2026: staging and tech rehearsals
• March 13 & 15(m), 2026: performances at the Marcus Performing Arts Center (Uihlein Hall)
• all voice types

Tosca by G. Puccini (performed in Italian)

• mid March to late April, 2026: music rehearsals to be scheduled from 7:00 p.m.-10:0 p.m. (primarily on weeknights)
• April 27 to May 13, 2026: staging and tech rehearsals
• May 15 & 17(m), 2026: performances at the Marcus Performing Arts Center (Uihlein Hall)
• all voice types

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Headshot (or high quality “selfie”)
• Performance resume

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 during the hours of 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Lueders Opera Center in Milwaukee’s Historic Riverwest community at 926 East Burleigh Street.

Please plan to audition with two contrasting classical pieces of your choosing which best show off your vocal talents, your vocal range, your musicality, and your acting ability. One or both of these pieces should be in a language other than English, and fit one of the following categories listed below. Given that the Florentine Opera chorus mainly performs classical repertory, please note that songs from the American Songbook, folk songs, or Musical Theatre numbers are not permitted for this audition.

• opera aria
• solo aria from an oratorio or classical piece
• art song

In addition, to the above, please prepare this excerpt from Gounod’s Romèo et Juliette that aligns with your voice type (this does not need to be memorized).

The Florentine Opera is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on all legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.