Auditions

CHILDREN’S CHORUS AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS FOR THE QUEEN OF SPADES

Houston Grand Opera Association announces auditions for children’s chorus for its winter repertory production of The Queen of Spades.  Boys (with unchanged voices) and girls ages 7 – 17 are invited to audition.

The opera is sung in Russian and conducted by Carlo Rizzi.  Rehearsals start in late February of 2010; performances begin April 16, 2010 and run through May 1, 2010. Children’s Chorus director for the production is Karen Reeves.

Audition Date: Saturday, January 23, 2010 – 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Audition Location:  Wortham Theater Center
510 Preston Avenue, 6th floor
Houston, TX  77002

For this audition, the child should be prepared to sing from memory a song of his/her choice, in a non-belt style. Each child should bring a copy of their music for the pianist, whom the Opera will provide. Taped accompaniment will not be used.
 
Individuals who wish to arrange an audition time or who want further information should contact the Opera's Rehearsal Department at (713) 980-8679, beginning Wednesday, January 6, 2010.