2026 Chorus Auditions

Charlottesville Opera Chorus members are crucial parts of every season! 
This season, our shows are Cinderella (Rodgers & Hammerstein) and The Barber of Seville (Rossini).

Choristers are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. Please consider your availability for all dates listed on this form before signing up to audition. 

CINDERELLA
Staging rehearsals for Cinderella are June 8 - June 24 with performances on June 26, 27m, & 28m.
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Staging Rehearsals will be held:
Weekdays from 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Weekends from 10:00am - 1:00pm
                           2:00pm - 5:00pm
​                           6:30pm - 9:30pm
(This schedule is subject to change.)

Available Chorus Positions:
2 Soprano
3 Mezzo-Soprano
2 Tenor
1 Baritone/Bass

Youth Chorus
Child singers are those aged 8-15 at the date of the audition. 
Child singers will be auditioning for a part in the youth's chorus of Cinderella. 


Dress Week for Cinderella:
Saturday, June 20, 11:30AM - 2:30PM
Saturday, June 20, 6:30PM - 9:30PM
Sunday, June 21, 11AM - 3:30PM
Sunday, June 21, 5:30PM - 10:30PM 
Monday, June 22, 11AM - 1:30PM 
Monday, June 22, 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Tuesday, June 23, 11:00AM - 4:30PM 
Wednesday, June 24, 11:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday, June 26, 5:00PM - 10:00PM | Performance #1
Saturday, June 27, 12:00PM - 5:30PM | Performance #2
Sunday, June 28,  12:00PM - 5:30PM | Performance #3
Dress rehearsals and performances include additional time for call to the theater, wigs & makeup, etc.

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Staging rehearsals for The Barber of Seville are:
June 29 - July 15 with performances on July 17 & 19m.
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Staging Rehearsals will be held:
Weekdays from 1:30pm - 4:30pm
​                          6:30pm - 9:30pm
Weekends from 10:00am - 1:00pm
                           2:00pm - 5:00pm
​                           6:30pm - 9:30pm
(This schedule is subject to change.)
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​Available Chorus Positions:
3 Tenor
3 Baritone/Bass
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The Barber of Seville will be sung in Italian.
There is not a Soprano/Alto or Children's Chorus in The Barber of Seville.
Barber Choristers MUST be available for all afternoon rehearsals.


Dress Week for The Barber of Seville:
Saturday, July 11, 11:30AM - 3:00PM
Sunday, July 12, 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Sunday, July 12, 6:00PM - 11:00PM 
Monday, July 13, 11AM - 2PM 
Monday, July 13, 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Tuesday, July 14, 11:00AM - 4:30PM 
Wednesday, July 15, 11:00AM - 4:30PM
Friday, July 17, 5:30PM - 11:00PM | Performance #1
Sunday, July 19, 12:00PM - 5:00PM | Performance #2

Dress rehearsals and performances include additional time for call to the theater, wigs & makeup, etc.

​AUDITION DETAILS:
Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Charlottesville Band Building (1119 Fifth Street SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902)

Audition Schedule:
9:30AM - 1:30PM
3:30PM - 5:00PM

Location:
Charlottesville Band Building
1119 5th St SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Requirements:
Adult Auditionees (16+): please prepare 60 - 90 seconds of your favorite aria or song to sing from memory unaccompanied.
Children Auditionees (8-15): please prepare 30 seconds of your favorite song to sing from memory unaccompanied.

Costume and Wig Measurements will occur as well during this time, so please plan to arrive 15 - 20min early or stay 15 - 20min following your audition. A Charlottesville Opera staff member will also take a headshot photo and full body photo for our Costume and Wig designers.

Sign up for Auditions Here!​