Chorus Auditions

Stagetime Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyric Opera of Chicago is holding chorus auditions in Chicago, IL for the 2025-2026 season. Auditions are at the Lyric Opera House with dates listed (Mar 24–26 and Mar 28–29, 2025) and callback auditions on March 29, 2025.

Successful applicants may join the Core Supplementary Chorus under an AGMA contract. Applicants should prepare two memorized opera arias in different languages; pianist is provided as unknown.

Qualifications

• Applicants must sing two memorized opera arias in different languages.
• Must be prepared for preliminary auditions to be considered for callbacks.

Responsibilities

• Chorus audition process for Lyric Opera of Chicago for the 2025–2026 season.
• Positions available in Core Supplementary Chorus with AGMA contract.

Skills

Singing

Opera arias

Job description

Audition Information

• Audition Locations and Dates:
• Chicago, IL USA: Mon 24th Mar 2025 - Wed 26th Mar 2025
• Chicago, IL USA: Fri 28th Mar 2025 - Sat 29th Mar 2025
• Chicago auditions will take place at the Lyric Opera House (20 N Wacker Drive, Chicago) on the following dates:

• Monday, March 24, 2025 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Tuesday, March 25, 2025 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, March 26, 2025 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Friday, March 28, 2025 11:00 am - 12:30 pm & 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Saturday, March 29, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Applicants must sing a preliminary audition to be considered for a callback audition. Please note that callback auditions are not always requested of singers in consideration for contracts.

Callback Auditions: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Audition Requirements

Successful applicants must be prepared to present two, memorized opera arias in different languages.

Pianist Provided

Unknown

Opportunity Information

• Location: Chicago, IL USA
• Season Information: 2025-2026

Program Dates

The 2025/2026 performance season runs from October 11 through November 23, 2025 (with rehearsals beginning in August) and the week of January 5 through April 19, 2026. A full (tentative) schedule of rehearsals and performances will be provided prior to the commencement of rehearsals.

Program Information

Lyric Opera of Chicago is holding chorus auditions in all voice categories for singers who are prepared for professional careers. Positions in the Core Supplementary Chorus are available.

Compensation

Payment is provided

Lyric Opera of Chicago employs a professional chorus under an AGMA (American Guild of Musical Artists) contract and pays competitive wages.

Contact Information

[e-mail]

Chorus Auditions Coordinator

• Lyric Opera of Chicago
• 20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 860
• Chicago, IL 60606