Opera Colorado Opens Auditions for Professional Singers

Opera Colorado is now inviting local singers to audition for its 2026–27 season, offering a valuable opportunity for performers interested in joining the company’s fully professional paid chorus ensemble.

Recognized as one of the leading performing arts organizations in the Rocky Mountain region, Opera Colorado is known for producing grand opera productions, concerts, and educational programs in Denver. Founded in 1983, the company regularly presents both classic and contemporary works at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House while continuing to support regional artists and arts education throughout the community.

For the upcoming season, Opera Colorado’s professional chorus will perform in productions of Verdi’s Macbeth and Mozart’s School for Lovers (Così fan tutte).

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Audition Details

🎭 Company: Opera Colorado
📍 Audition Location: Opera Colorado Opera Center, 4121 S. Navajo Street, Suite 100, Englewood, Colorado
📅 Audition Dates: Thursday, June 4, and Saturday, June 6
🕕 Thursday Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
🕙 Saturday Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please note that the audition location is different from the performance venue.

Performance Venue

Selected singers will perform at:

🎟️ Ellie Caulkins Opera House
📍 Denver Performing Arts Complex

What Singers Should Prepare

Opera Colorado is encouraging all voice types to audition. Applicants should prepare:

🎵 Two selections from opera or art song repertoire
🌍 One selection in a foreign language, preferably Italian
🧠 All material must be fully memorized

A pianist will be provided for the auditions.

About the Chorus Opportunity

Opera Colorado’s chorus is now a fully professional and paid ensemble, reflecting the company’s growing commitment to supporting working artists in the region.

This recent transition marks an important milestone for the organization as it expands its professional programs and strengthens its support for fair compensation in the arts. Opera Colorado is also currently negotiating its first Collective Bargaining Agreement with the American Guild of Musical Artists, signaling a broader effort to create sustainable and equitable working conditions for performers.

Audition Panel

The audition panel will include:

🎼 Sahar Nouri — Assistant Conductor and Chorus Master
🎭 Barbara Lynne Jamison — Artistic Director and CEO
🤝 Dennis Robinson Jr. — Director of Programs and Partnerships

How to Apply

Interested singers can find more information and submit through the official audition form and audition notice below:

🌐 Audition Form: https://airtable.com/appXiVSrYDxG3rSRX/pagkZlusgGgrDdA3N/form
📄 Audition Announcement PDF: https://www.operacolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2627-Chorus-Audition-Announcement.pdf

Final Note

For Colorado-based singers seeking professional performance opportunities, Opera Colorado’s upcoming chorus auditions offer a strong chance to join a respected company with a growing commitment to paid artistic work. With major productions on the horizon and auditions open to all voice types, this is a notable opportunity for local vocalists preparing for the 2026–27 season.