Auditions 2025-2026
Toledo Opera is holding auditions for chorus positions for the 2025-26 season. The 2025-26 season will feature: Bizet’s Carmen (August - October 2025 commitment) and Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love (November 2025 - February 2026 commitment). Auditions are scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M., and on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Those interested in auditioning should prepare one or two selections which best demonstrate their vocal range and abilities. For the adult chorus, one selection in either Italian or French is preferred. A pianist will be provided. Toledo Opera is seeking the following singers: all voice types for a SATB chorus. You must contact James Norman at jnorman@toledoopera.org to set up an audition time. Please bring with you a resume, headshot, and sheet music.
Toledo Opera is seeking the following singers:
Carmen by Georges Bizet
October 10 & 12, 2025
Valentine Theatre
Mixed voices: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass. Music rehearsals begin on July 27 and run weekly on Sundays. Staging rehearsals will begin September 22 and typically run Monday through Friday in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoons/evenings.
Children's Chorus for Carmen
We need boys and girls ages 9-14 with unchanged voices to sing in the children’s chorus of Carmen (August - October 2025 commitment) on the above dates. Rehearsals will take place on Sundays from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm at the Toledo Opera Offices.
Children should prepare a song (sacred, classical, spiritual - preferred) which shows off their voice and can be accompanied by piano. Please bring printed sheet music.
The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti
February 13 & 15, 2026
Valentine Theatre
Mixed voices: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass. Music rehearsals begin on November 9 and run weekly on Sundays. Staging rehearsals will begin on January 26 and typically run Monday through Friday in the evenings and on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoons/evenings.
To schedule an audition, please email James Norman at jnorman@toledopera.org. For more information about the 2025-26 season, click here.