auditions AND EMPLOYMENT

 

The Florentine Opera is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on all legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

General and Chorus Auditions

The Florentine Opera is not currently accepting applications for its chorus or general auditions.

Chorus Auditions
The company typically holds annual auditions for experienced, classically trained singers in all voice categories to join its professional choral ensemble under the direction of Chorus Master Dr. Benjamin Rivera. As a proud member of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), the Florentine Opera compensates choristers for mainstage productions in accordance with AGMA’s established hourly rehearsal and per-performance rates and provisions.

The Florentine Opera is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on all legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

2027/28 Baumgartner Studio Artist Program Auditions

Application Deadline

  • Submission Deadline: Received by Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Audition Locations & Dates

  • New York: Thursday, November 5, 2026 & Friday, November 6, 2026

  • Houston: Monday, November 9, 2026

  • Milwaukee: Monday, November 16, 2026

  • Chicago: Thursday, November 19, 2026

(Note: A collaborative pianist will be provided for vocalists at all audition locations at no additional cost.)

Program Overview & Dates

  • Residency Period: August 30, 2027 – May 22, 2028 (includes an uncompensated break from December 24, 2027 – January 9, 2028)

  • Open Positions: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, Baritone/Bass-Baritone, and Collaborative Pianist. (Contraltos, Countertenors, and Basses are also welcome to audition for feedback or consideration for individual mainstage supporting roles.)

How to Apply
Interested singers and collaborative pianists should visit YAP Tracker for comprehensive program details, full eligibility requirements, required audition repertoire, and instructions on how to submit application materials. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States prior to applying. Though not required, qualified applicants should have completed a master’s degree, performance certificate, or comparable experience in the area of vocal performance and have experience in opera on the graduate and/or emerging professional level.

2026/27 Magic Flute - Youth Performer Audition Announcement

Audition Opportunity for Young Singers

Spring 2027 Professional Opera Production

Dear Music Educators,

The Florentine Opera Company is pleased to announce an exciting audition opportunity for talented young singers in your programs to participate in a professional production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute during our 2026/27 Season. We are seeking students who will be ages 13–18 (as of Spring 2027) to join the youth ensemble of a mainstage production of an opera composed by W.A. Mozart. The production will feature music sung in German (with spoken dialogue in English), and will be staged with full orchestra, costumes, and scenery at Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

We welcome students of all genders with treble-range voices who:

  • Are able to read music

  • Are comfortable performing on stage

  • Can commit to the full rehearsal and performance schedule:

    • Musical Rehearsals: selected afternoons and evenings in March 2027 and April 2027 led by Florentine Opera Music’s Head of Music, at the Lueders Opera Center

    • Staging Rehearsals: selected afternoons and evenings starting April 26  through May 9, 2027 at the Lueders Opera Center

    • Dress Rehearsals: 6:00pm-10:00pm Monday, May 12, 2027 through May 14, 2027

    • Performances: 7:30pm on Friday, May 16, 2027 and 2:30pm on Sunday, May 18, 2027

  • Have access to reliable transportation

Audition Information:

  • Deadline to apply: Monday, November 2, 2026

  • Audition Date & Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 PM

  • Callbacks: Thursday, December 3, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 PM

  • Location: Lueders Opera Center, 926 E. Burleigh Street, Milwaukee

  • What to Prepare:

    • Pick a song of your choice that shows off your voice, range, and acting skills. It should be sung in a classical style—think opera, classical musical theater, or art songs (no belting).

    • We will also have you sing a few basic scales just to see how high and low your voice can comfortably go.

To register a student for an audition or request more information, please contact artistic@florentineopera.org