Audition Dates
14 Sept 2009 – 14 Sept 2009- Mon 14 September 2009
Details
AddressMelbourne Opera Centre, Corner Fawkner and Fannings Streets, Southbank VIC 3006
Opera Australia’s Oz Opera welcomes applications from opera singers for its 2010 Victorian Schools Company, which tours to primary schools around Melbourne and regional Victoria.
The Schools Company conditions include:
- a maximum 19 weeks of touring, which may include up to 5 weeks of regional touring
- a maximum of 3 shows per day, up to 12 shows per week
- the casting of swing and covers so that singers have some cover days
- the requirement of all company members to bump the set and equipment in and out each venue
- the obligation of artists with a valid driver’s licence to share driving company vehicles
All conditions are outlined in the Performers’, Music and Technical Staff Agreement 2008-10.
The Victorian Schools Company production for 2010 is Sid the Serpent who wanted to Sing, one of the world’s most popular operas for children. The performance is approximately 45 minutes and is sung in English. The roles are as follows:
Clown: Soprano
Juggler: Mezzo
Female Swing: Soprano/Mezzo
Sid the Serpent: Tenor
Strongman: Bass-Baritone
Male Swing: Baritone
The contract period is from 19 April to 17 September 2010 with an option to extend to 15 October. Singers must be based in Melbourne for the duration of the contract.
Experience in opera performance is preferred.
To gain an audition, interested artists should send a copy of their CV, headshot and application form (which can be downloaded from www.ozopera.com.au) by e-mail to Margaret.Easton@opera-australia.org.au, by fax on (02) 9699 3184 or by post to PO Box 291, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012.
Auditions will run for approximately 10 minutes. An accompanist will be provided by Oz Opera, however you are welcome to provide your own. You will need to bring a copy of your music. Two arias must be prepared, with at least one in English.
DATE: Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November 2009
TIME: Between 2.30-5.30pm
Audition times will be allocated in 10-minute slots on a first-come first-served basis, and no changes will be made to those times except in exceptional circumstances.
PLACE: Melbourne Opera Centre, Cnr Fawkner and Fanning Streets, Southbank.
For further information, please call (03) 9685 3721 or e-mail ozopera@opera-australia.org.au
Closing date for applications is Friday 6 November, unless filled prior.
The Schools Company conditions include:
- a maximum 19 weeks of touring, which may include up to 5 weeks of regional touring
- a maximum of 3 shows per day, up to 12 shows per week
- the casting of swing and covers so that singers have some cover days
- the requirement of all company members to bump the set and equipment in and out each venue
- the obligation of artists with a valid driver’s licence to share driving company vehicles
All conditions are outlined in the Performers’, Music and Technical Staff Agreement 2008-10.
The Victorian Schools Company production for 2010 is Sid the Serpent who wanted to Sing, one of the world’s most popular operas for children. The performance is approximately 45 minutes and is sung in English. The roles are as follows:
Clown: Soprano
Juggler: Mezzo
Female Swing: Soprano/Mezzo
Sid the Serpent: Tenor
Strongman: Bass-Baritone
Male Swing: Baritone
The contract period is from 19 April to 17 September 2010 with an option to extend to 15 October. Singers must be based in Melbourne for the duration of the contract.
Experience in opera performance is preferred.
To gain an audition, interested artists should send a copy of their CV, headshot and application form (which can be downloaded from www.ozopera.com.au) by e-mail to Margaret.Easton@opera-australia.org.au, by fax on (02) 9699 3184 or by post to PO Box 291, Strawberry Hills NSW 2012.
Auditions will run for approximately 10 minutes. An accompanist will be provided by Oz Opera, however you are welcome to provide your own. You will need to bring a copy of your music. Two arias must be prepared, with at least one in English.
DATE: Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November 2009
TIME: Between 2.30-5.30pm
Audition times will be allocated in 10-minute slots on a first-come first-served basis, and no changes will be made to those times except in exceptional circumstances.
PLACE: Melbourne Opera Centre, Cnr Fawkner and Fanning Streets, Southbank.
For further information, please call (03) 9685 3721 or e-mail ozopera@opera-australia.org.au
Closing date for applications is Friday 6 November, unless filled prior.
Contact
This audition has concluded. Contact details are not available for past events.