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 24/25 and 25/26 seasons under the direction of Chorus Master Dr. Benjamin Rivera.

24/25 MAINSTAGE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE (25/26 season details will be announced by April, 2025):

Carmen (Bizet)

- music rehearsals to be scheduled from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. between mid February and early May 2025

- staging rehearsals from May 4 - 14, 2025

- performances May 16 & 18, 2025 at the Marcus Performing Arts Center (Uihlein Hall)

- all voice types

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for an audition, please submit the following materials to Jason Abrams, Artistic Administrator, at artistic@florentineopera.org . The deadline to submit is 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2024. Applicants residing within 100 miles of Milwaukee, WI are highly encouraged to apply. A submission of application materials will not guarantee an audition, and an audition will not be a guarantee of employment.

- Headshot (or high quality “selfie”)

- Performance resume

Auditions will be held on Thursday, January 9, 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 both pieces should 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. If you are unsure about your choice, please email to ask for advice.

- opera aria

- solo aria from an oratorio or classical piece

- art song

- prepared excerpt from Carmen that aligns with your voice type (available on website)