Sunshine City Opera seeks a soprano

St. Petersburg, FL's newest opera company seeks a soprano. Auditions June 4! Here's the details.

Sunshine City Opera seeks an experienced soprano who loves performing new music for voice. Scheduled auditions will be held on Saturday June 4 at USF in Tampa. Stipend available.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
2 contrasting arias: at least 1 in English and at least 1 composed after 1913.
Current resume & headshot
Auditionees will be presented with a brief rhythmic sight-reading example.

To schedule an audition, please email operainsunshinecity@gmail.com

For more information: https://sites.google.com/site/sunshinecityopera

10 Block Walk Scene 7 Complete

Yesterday, I sent a fresh copy of Scene 7 from my second opera The Ten-Block Walk over to the librettist, Christie Lee Gibson. This is the fun part of the process. I like sharing the new scenes with Christie and hearing her feedback. There are always bits to change and improve, and, this time, I am especially eager to have a singer and pianist take a look at it.

I wrote the movement in a sort of short score fully understanding that no single pianist in the world could play all the parts. After reducing the score down for piano and voice, I am interested to see the elements that come through in the reduction. More on that soon...

In this scene, the Old Woman walks by a graveyard, and she ponders her remaining time on earth. It's a little dark but also uplifting, and I think the music reflects those emotions.

Here's a small sample:

OperaHub Auditions for Der Zwerg - Huelskamp as Director

OperaHub announces auditions for our March 2010 production of Alexander Zemlinsky’s powerful one-act opera Der Zwerg (The Dwarf). We are seeking singers for the following roles: Der Zwerg (tenor), Donna Clara (soprano), Ghita (soprano/mezzo), Don Estoban (bass), as well as sopranos and mezzos for a dynamic women’s ensemble.

Auditions will be held by appointment on Monday, November 16 from 7:30-10pm and Tuesday, November 17 from 6:30-9pm, with walk-in auditions (no appointment necessary) on November 17 from 9-10pm. Auditions will take place at BU’s College of Fine Arts, 855 Commonwealth Ave. Please check signs in the lobby when you arrive for the room number. Individual callbacks will be scheduled for the evening of Tuesday, November 24.

Please bring two contrasting arias, including one in German, that showcase your vocal and dramatic ability. Women interested in the women's ensemble may bring one prepared piece in German. An accompanist will be provided.

To schedule an audition, please email auditions@operahub.org with your name, voice part, and preferred audition date and time (if any).

The production is directed by Erin Huelskamp, with music direction by Julia Scott Carey. Rehearsals will begin in early January and performances are March 11-14, 2010. All roles are volunteer.

Founded in 2007, OperaHub is committed to bringing engaging, innovative and accessible opera productions to the Boston area.  For more information, visit our website: www.operahub.org