Auditions

Date/Time

Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 1:00-6:00 pm EDT

Location

FGO’s Omni Office
1501 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 210
Miami, FL 33132

Who

Open to singers who reside in South Florida during the production period who wish to be considered for Auxiliary Chorister positions in the Florida Grand Opera Chorus. All voice types will be considered, with particular interest in Altos and Tenors.

SEASON
REPERTOIRE

Composer: Gaetano Donizetti

Performance language: Italian

Anticipated dates:

Music (tentative): October 12-October 22, 2026

Staging/tech rehearsals: October 23-November 12, 2026

Performances:

Miami: November 14, 15, 17, 2026

Composer: Gioachino Rossini
Performance language: Italian
Anticipated dates:
Music (tentative): December 30, 2026-January 3, 2027
Staging/tech rehearsals: January 4-7, 2027
Performances:
Miami: January 9, 2027

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performance language: Italian
Anticipated dates:
Music (tentative): January 10-17, 2027
Staging/tech rehearsals: January 18-28, 2027
Performances:
Miami: January 30, 31, February 2, 2027
Ft. Lauderdale: February 18, 20, 2027

Composer: Giuseppe Verdi
Performance language: Italian
Anticipated dates:
Music (tentative): March 13-25, 2027
Staging/tech rehearsals: March 29-April 15, 2027
Performances:
Miami: April 17, 18, 20, 2027

Audition Requirements

  • Three memorized selections from the opera, oratorio, and art song repertoire in three different languages. One must be in Italian.
  • Selections may or may not be heard in full.
  • One of these selections must be an opera aria
  • Range assessment

It is not necessary to bring your own pianist, one will be provided. Please come prepared with legible sheet
music for them to read.

Evaluation Criteria

  • A demonstrated level of musicianship with attention to correct pitch, rhythm,
    dynamics, phrasing and interpretation
  • Solid vocal technique
  • Accurate diction
  • Adequate volume for size of the theater
  • The ability to blend the voice
  • Stage presence and dramatic intention

Next Steps

Audition Panelists
Jared Peroune (Chorus Master)
Jennifer Tipton (Company Manager)

Please send a performance resume and your audition time availability to:
 Dr. Jared Peroune at jperoune@fgo.org
by Friday, May 15, 2026 by 5:00 PM EDT. Specific time requests will be considered based on availability.

Once your materials have been received, FGO will contact you to schedule your audition. You must schedule an audition ahead of time – applicants without a scheduled audition time will not be heard.

You will be notified of your confirmed audition time by the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2026.


FGO does not provide transportation expenses for choristers from their home to rehearsals or performances in either Dade or Broward counties. Compensation for all choristers shall be in the form of hourly fees for all rehearsals and a performance fee for all performances. The Florida Grand Opera Chorus is a part-time professional chorus. FGO Chorus rehearsals take place on weekday evenings and weekends. Wages are subject to the AGMA agreement with Florida Grand Opera. Florida Grand Opera is an Equal Opportunity Employer.