Auditions
at Taconic Opera
(See new upcoming auditions below)
(See new upcoming auditions below)
Over the
past 10 years Taconic Opera has assembled a group
of resident core performers that perform in the
majority of productions. As a result, auditions are
generally specific to particular operas that are
approching.
Taconic Opera does not accept unsolicited audition materials. Auditions for specific roles and operas, will be announced here on the website or in the Classical Singer Magazine and their website.
In line with the company's philosophy, all singers must be local. By local, we mean that you can go to your home after each rehearsal without difficulty. This usually means that you must live in the New York Metro area. We do not provide housing for singers and do not import them from outside our area.
Taconic Opera does not accept unsolicited audition materials. Auditions for specific roles and operas, will be announced here on the website or in the Classical Singer Magazine and their website.
In line with the company's philosophy, all singers must be local. By local, we mean that you can go to your home after each rehearsal without difficulty. This usually means that you must live in the New York Metro area. We do not provide housing for singers and do not import them from outside our area.
Agents are
not required, but most singers who audition for
Taconic Opera have at least 15 professional leading
roles on their resumes. If you do not, you may want
to begin by singing with our chorus. Comprimario
roles are generally taken from our chorus members.
Some of our lead singers sing at the MET and other
large houses and are trying out their roles here
first. If you are right out of college, you
probably won't be hired for a principle role. We
also hire singers who are equally proficient
actors. Tenors have legitimate high "C"s--no
falsetto mixes. Other singers auditioning for
bel-canto roles need to be trained in true clean
coloratura technique. And yes, we prefer that you
look like the role for which you are auditioning.
Upcoming Auditions at Taconic Opera:
Auditions will be held for TENORS ONLY on Saturday, June 9th from 11am to 3pm Daughter of the Regiment (in French). Please sing the "Ah mes ami". Preference will be given to singers that can act, so do not park and bark during the audition. Preference is also given to singers who are 25-35 (or look that way), are good looking, or have a great deal of charisma and charm.
Upcoming Auditions at Taconic Opera:
Auditions will be held for TENORS ONLY on Saturday, June 9th from 11am to 3pm Daughter of the Regiment (in French). Please sing the "Ah mes ami". Preference will be given to singers that can act, so do not park and bark during the audition. Preference is also given to singers who are 25-35 (or look that way), are good looking, or have a great deal of charisma and charm.
