All auditions are by appointment only.

Children’s Choruses

For children ages 4 to grade 12. 

• May 30 and 31, 4:00-5:30 pm
• August 21-23, 4:30-6:00 pm

To schedule an audition call Krista at 208.345.3531 ext. 2 or email krista@operaidaho.org.

Auditions are not required for Kinder Chorus (ages 4 to 1st grade) just call Krista at 208-345-3531 ext. 2 to sign up.

Angelus Chorus (2nd to 5th grade) singers are asked to sing “Twinkle, Twinkle” in three different keys and then echo clapping. This is so we can determine the singer’s range, if they can move up, find their pitch and follow tempo.

Excelsior Chorus (6th to 12th grade) and Kiwanis Boys Choir (unchanged male voices in 3rd-9th grade) singers are asked to sing “America” (My Country ‘tis of Thee). Then we will check their vocal range, do some tonal memory activities, have them read rhythms from flash cards, and then sing a round together with the director. 

Con Spirito Chorus (10th to 12th grade, SATB chamber music ensemble) auditions are similar to those of Excelsior and Kiwanis, adding an option for them to sing a part of a song they know, a cappella. If they do not have one on hand, they may sing “Happy Birthday”, a cappella if they would rather. They will also sing 2 octaves of a scale on either solfege or on numbers 1-8, and finally singing back 3-4 note intervals back to the director.

Critical Mass Vocal Artists (CMVA) is a professional choral ensemble consisting of trained singers in the Treasure Valley that produces excellent choral music focusing on contemporary octavo literature of a high caliber along with educational outreach, directed by Dr. Michael Porter.

To schedule an appointment contact Michael Porter at michaelporter2@boisestate.edu. 

To audition, prepare a selected song of your choice—a pianist will be provided. In addition, there will be a short sight reading and tonal memory exercise. You will sing your appropriate vocal line to a provided musical selection, which will be sent to you after you schedule your audition.

Local, Boise-area singers in choruses, comprimario and cover roles for our main stage and other productions.

• Dates TBA

To schedule an appointment call Curtis at 208.345.3531 ext. 5 or email curtis@operaidaho.org. 

To audition: please prepare at least one aria (opera/oratorio/operetta) or musical theater selection, preferably memorized. You can prepare as many as three selections, preferably with one selection in English. A form will be sent to you prior to the audition; please bring the completed form to your scheduled audition. An accompanist will be provided by Opera Idaho.

Role auditions

Mainstage roles are cast well in advance of the performance dates. Mainstage auditions are by invitation only and will be scheduled on a case by case basis. In order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition, you need to send an audio/video sample, resume and headshot. Files can be sent via e-mail attachments to info@operaidaho.org, available on a website, or hard copies can be sent to our office.

• No National Audition Dates at this time.

Orchestra

Opera Idaho is interested in experienced orchestral musicians. If you would like to be considered for our orchestra, please send résumé and current contact information to Melanie Keller at melanie@operaidaho.org.