Chorus Auditions

Opera Omaha is holding chorus auditions on Saturday, May 18th from 1pm – 5pm in the Opera Omaha Rehearsal Hall, 1850 Farnam Street, Omaha NE (entrance on 19th Street).

You must be at least 18 years old to audition.  Prospective members will be assigned a time slot and asked to present 2 selections; one must be in a foreign language, not to exceed 5 minutes in total.  Arias, art songs, or church solos are all acceptable as audition pieces.  Please provide printed music as an accompanist will be available at no cost.

Contact Cammy Watkins at cwatkins@operaomaha.org for details and to schedule an audition.

The Opera Omaha Chorus comprises professional singers from Omaha, Lincoln and the surrounding communities.

Auditions are scheduled at various times throughout the year and will be posted on the website.  Singers are asked to prepare 2 vocal selections, one in a foreign language, not to exceed a total of 4 minutes. Arias, art songs, or church solos are all acceptable audition selections. An accompanist is provided. A performance résumé is suggested.

Requirements – Singers must be at least 18 years of age and can read music.

Commitment – Schedule varies, depending on the production – a typical rehearsal schedule includes 2-3 rehearsals per week. Rehearsals take place weekday evenings and on the weekends. During the week prior to the production, the weekday evening rehearsals may last 4-5 hours. Performances are generally Friday night and Sunday afternoon.

Location – Rehearsals are held at various locations in the community. Performances are typically held at the Orpheum Theater. 

Compensation – The Opera Omaha Chorus is paid at an hourly rate for each rehearsal hour, plus a standard fee for each performance.

Questions about auditions? Email Cammy Watkins, Production Coordinator at cwatkins@operaomaha.org.