Audition FAQ:
Should I bring a hard copy of my materials with me to the audition, even if I emailed them?
Yes, always bring hard copies of your materials to an audition. This reminds the casting agents and staff who you are at the end of the day after they've heard 100s of people.
What should I prepare to sing?
Always look at what the company is doing next season and in the current season. This will give you a general idea of the type of repertoire and type of singer they are looking for. Thus you will know the language and appropriate time period that particular company is presenting.
How should I dress?
Professional, this means NO jeans, sneakers or t-shirts. Think of how you would go to an interview for a job, this is the same thing.
Should there be dates listed on my resume?
Yes, the people hiring you want to know when and where you are working. Without dates they cannot asses your work history and your availability.
Why is there an audition fee?
Generally the audition fees go towards paying the audition pianist, rental of the audition space and office fees for the company's staff to review your sent materials. Thankfully most fees are around $25, and less than what most pianists charge to come out to play for an individual audition with the going rate at $35.
Should I prepare a new piece for the audition?
If it is a general audition for a season, then no. Not unless they specifically ask for a certain work. You always want to present your best and most polished pieces at your first audition. Give them options, but don't take in a new piece that you haven't worked into your voice yet. It doesn't show you at your very best, and that's what they're looking for. You will have an opportunity to learn a new piece should they ask you to prepare something for a callback.
More to come as we receive your questions...
Submit questions to: OperaModerne@gmail.com
http://www.operamoderne.com/
Should I bring a hard copy of my materials with me to the audition, even if I emailed them?
Yes, always bring hard copies of your materials to an audition. This reminds the casting agents and staff who you are at the end of the day after they've heard 100s of people.
What should I prepare to sing?
Always look at what the company is doing next season and in the current season. This will give you a general idea of the type of repertoire and type of singer they are looking for. Thus you will know the language and appropriate time period that particular company is presenting.
How should I dress?
Professional, this means NO jeans, sneakers or t-shirts. Think of how you would go to an interview for a job, this is the same thing.
Should there be dates listed on my resume?
Yes, the people hiring you want to know when and where you are working. Without dates they cannot asses your work history and your availability.
Why is there an audition fee?
Generally the audition fees go towards paying the audition pianist, rental of the audition space and office fees for the company's staff to review your sent materials. Thankfully most fees are around $25, and less than what most pianists charge to come out to play for an individual audition with the going rate at $35.
Should I prepare a new piece for the audition?
If it is a general audition for a season, then no. Not unless they specifically ask for a certain work. You always want to present your best and most polished pieces at your first audition. Give them options, but don't take in a new piece that you haven't worked into your voice yet. It doesn't show you at your very best, and that's what they're looking for. You will have an opportunity to learn a new piece should they ask you to prepare something for a callback.
More to come as we receive your questions...
Submit questions to: OperaModerne@gmail.com
http://www.operamoderne.com/
