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.