JOBS & AUDITIONS

Audition Location

Mamdani Opera Centre Rehearsal Hall, 1315 7 St. SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 1A5 

• There is limited free and paid street parking available at the Mamdani Opera Centre 

Scheduling an audition

• Please use the link below to book a 10-minute audition time.  

• Audition booking form 

For all singers auditioning

• Please click the link below and complete the information form prior to your audition. Calgary Opera Chorus is a volunteer chorus. Each member of the chorus will receive an honorarium to defray costs of transportation and parking.  

• Singer information form 

• Please feel free to bring a musical resume with you to your audition if you have one. 

Audition Requirements

Returning members of Calgary Opera Chorus

• Returning chorus members of Calgary Opera Chorus should bring one aria which can be in French, English, or Italian; please bring a double-sided copy of the piece in a binder for the pianist (no copy required for panel hearing the audition). 

• Operatic arias are preferred, but a classical song is acceptable. A selection of musical theatre demonstrating vocal range is also acceptable but not preferred. You may be asked to sing certain phrases of the piece a second time. A brief conversation will conclude the audition. 

Singers who have not previously sung in the Calgary Opera Chorus

• Singers who have not previously sung in the Calgary Opera Chorus should bring two pieces which can be in French, English or Italian, and have both pieces in a 3-ring binder in double-sided copies for the pianist. 

• Operatic arias are preferred. One piece must be an aria. A classical song may be used for one of your selections. Musical theatre is acceptable for an English piece, but not preferred. Please provide a list of your selections at the audition. You may choose your first piece. One entire piece will be heard. All or part of a second selection may be requested. You may be asked to sing certain portions of one or both pieces a second time. A brief conversation will conclude the audition. 

Audition Panel

• You will be singing for Mark Morash and Emily Hamper. 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Calgary Opera commits to empowering all voices, regardless of background or identity and is dedicated to creating a safe space for everyone to feel a keen sense of belonging. We encourage applications from singers of diverse backgrounds who share in our commitment to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. 

***If you are feeling unwell on the day of your audition, please contact Nimrodel Whiting (nwhiting@calgaryopera.com) to reschedule***