AUDITIONS

SESSION DATES

Session I June 1st, 2009 – June 13th, 2009
Session II June 15th, 2009 – June 27th, 2009
Session III August 4th, 2009 – August 14th, 2009

 

Participants will be selected from live and recorded auditions.

Auditions will be held on the following dates:

MONTREAL: March 13th, 2009 March 14th, 2009
  La petite Maison des Arts
88 boul. Saint-Joseph ouest
(Saint-Urbain)
Montréal, Qc
H2T 2P4		 Wirth Opera Studio
Schulich School of Music
Strathcona Music Building
555 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, Qc
H3A 1E3
TORONTO: March 21 & 22, 2009  
  The Bourne House
132 Main Street
Unionville, ON
L3R 2G4
WINDSOR: March 21 & 22, 2009  
  Jackman Dramatic Arts Centre
University of Windsor
401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON
N9B 3P4

Audition candidates may audition in as many disciplines and areas as they would like.

Please note that each discipline will be considered a separate audition. Please fill out a separate online form for each.

Please complete the Audition Application Entry Form here.

 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Please prepare the following as it pertains to your discipline and area of expertise:

  • Three contrasting pieces of repertoire from Opera, Oratorio, Theatre or Music Theatre, French Mélodie or German Lied as applicable to your choice of discipline.

    Pieces may be arias, songs or monologues.
  • Cover Letter
  • Headshot or recent Photo
  • Biography: Participants are asked to include a brief biography of no more than two hundred and fifty (250) words, outlining their previous training, artistic and educational experiences and accomplishments to date.
    Point form is acceptable.
  • Performance Resumé and Repertoire list, if you have one.
  • Any letters of recommendation that you may have.

Please note: Singers must provide their own accompanist.

Deadline for LIVE AUDITIONS submissions are as follows:

MONTREAL: March 12th, 2009
TORONTO: March 20th, 2009
WINDSOR: March 20th, 2009

 

RECORDED AUDITIONS

Recorded auditions are available to those who are unable to attend live auditions due to scheduling conflicts or geographical proximity.

All Recorded Audition candidates must include supporting documentation of a “live” performance of the following in a CD, DVD, or VHS or audiocassette recording format with their entry forms.

All taped submissions must be cued to the beginning of the performance and if using an audiocassette recording, the tape must be cued to side “A”.

Submissions may be received anytime before the March 28th deadline and must be accompanied by the Receipt of Registration.

Deadline for RECORDED AUDITIONS submissions is: March 28th, 2009