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The Toledo Opera Chorus
is an enthusiastic mix of professional and avocational
singers, some of whom have performed in Toledo Opera productions
for more than 20 years. School principals, teachers, lawyers,
accountants, bankers, doctors, dentists and scientists
join with talented university students to form the best
choral ensemble in the Toledo area. Many of the younger
choristers are pursuing solo careers. Gifted high school
students are occasionally accepted, many of whom are inspired
to explore careers in the performing arts.
The chorus meets on Sunday
evenings throughout the season for music rehearsals. Staging
rehearsals are also scheduled on some weekday evenings during
the second and third weeks just prior to the opening night
of a new production. The final week often involves activity
on every evening for costume fittings, tech rehearsals onstage
at the Valentine Theatre and dress rehearsals.
Auditions for prospective
new members are held each year in the fall and spring. The
size of the chorus varies according to the needs of each
production, ranging from a chamber group of 16 to massed
choruses of 60 or more. The annual Opera Gala typically involves
a chorus of 100.
The Toledo Opera Chorus is
a highly valued and heralded part of Toledo Opera. Many members
have been assigned acting parts in addition to their choral
participation, and some have been invited to sing solo roles
along with the internationally-renowned stars featured in
Toledo Opera productions.
If you would like to schedule
an audition for the chorus, please contact Renay Conlin at
419-255-7464.
Pictured at left, Romeo & Juliet (2006),
Don Pasquale (2006) and Tosca (2007). |
