We are so happy you are here!
I'd like to introduce myself, Kristina Horacek Prozesky, as Chorusmaster for OperaSLO. Bizet's "Carmen" with OperaSLO was my first production in SLO county when I relocated to this area over 10 years ago, and since then I have enjoyed incredible musical opportunities within our community, alongside many of you! It's my goal to draw an exceptional group of musicians to put on this incredible operatic tale.
The purpose of this form is for me to get to know our group and plan ahead, so please fill it out in advance of your audition if possible. If I have already heard you sing individually, please fill out the form anyway, so I know you intend to participate, and can take note of your conflicts.
We will be auditioning singers for our chorus in July, but if you are not in town for auditions and still hope to do the production in October, please submit a video so we can still include you! Comprimario and section leader roles (paid) will be assigned to chorus members based on video and in-person auditions equally. All other chorus positions are volunteer.
Without further ado... here is the information you are looking for:
AUDITIONS
SLO: July 27, 11am-1pm @ SLO Mothodist Church on Fredricks Ave
Atascadero: July 28, 2pm-3pm @ Community Church of Atascadero
Video option: Upload video any time between now and July 28, and skip the audition!
1) Include 32 bars of a musical theatre or opera piece that shows off your voice type and personality. Use a track or a live accompanist. 2) Prepare and sing your voice part for "Voici Les Bandilleros," up to 0:45 (measure 45). Children may sing the soprano part on "la."
These training track videos (not from Opera SLO) are available for your preparation:
Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bass
Sing along with this track, for your video audition, or a live accompanist. Professional video production quality is not at all necessary, but please make sure we can see your face and hear your voice clearly.
Young singers will be walked through the audition preparation as part of our exciting summer Opera Camp in Atascadero, and will have an opportunity to prepare their video at the end of the camp week in advance of the live auditions. Students unable to participate in the camp will need to prepare independently and audition by video or in person.
DATES:
Read-thru, watch party & potluck 4pm, August 4
Evening chorus rehearsals begin in September. Rehearsals will be few and efficient, so singers should prepare their music independently in August. Optional sectionals will be available in August.
Full company staging rehearsals October 3-18
Performances: October 19 and 20. Matinees only
All singers, submit your information below now to stay in touch. We will be sending out emails from this list for you to sign up for audition times.