Auditions - San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus

Welcome to the Audition Page for the newly-constituted
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY FESTIVAL CHORUS (Andrew Megill, Advisor & Chorus Master)

On the occasion of the reopening of Jacobs Music Center, and the inaugural California Festival, the San Diego Symphony announces a call for auditions for singers to form the inaugural San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus, to participate in two performances of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 in C minor, “Resurrection” with the San Diego Symphony in November our 2023-2024 season.

This exciting opportunity will bring together choral voices in the region for two very special concerts that will mark the first orchestra subscription program in the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center. (One of the most striking new features of the indoor space will be the Choral Terrace, built above the stage area, where the Chorus will be seated and perform.)

Auditions for both volunteer and paid professional positions will be held in May 2023.

Auditions for the chorus are open to all interested singers. The San Diego Symphony encourages applications from persons of all backgrounds, and all applicants will be invited to audition without shortlisting.

Rehearsal & Performance Period

Sunday, November 5 – Sunday, November 12, 2023 Rehearsals will take place during the evening after 4:00pm.
Auditionees must be available for the entire rehearsal and performance period in November 2023.
The anticipated time committed over this date period is not expected to exceed 22 hours.

Note: Honorarium for professional singers will be $650.00 for this engagement.

Performances, Artists and Program

Saturday, November 11 at 8:00pm | Sunday, November 12 at 2:00pm

Rafael Payare, conductor
Angela Meade, soprano
Anna Larsson, mezzo-soprano
San Diego Symphony Festival Chorus (Andrew Megill, advisor and chorus master)

CARLOS SIMON: New Work (SDS Commission)
MAHLER: Symphony No. 2 in C minor, "Resurrection"

AUDITION DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Auditionees must be available for the entire rehearsal and performance period in November 2023.

Audition Dates

Friday, May 19, 11:00am – 9:00pm | Saturday, May 20, 9:00am – 7:30pm | Sunday, May 21, 1:00pm– 6:00pm

Auditions will take place in the Trotter Chapel at:

First United Methodist Church San Diego
2111 Camino del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108

A piano accompanist will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Audition Requirements

To be considered as a Paid Professional:

  • Bring three (3) prepared selections: one baroque, one contemporary, and one of your own choice
  • Bring a professional vocal resume
  • Audition will also include Sight Singing and Vocalization

To be considered as a Volunteer:

  • Two (2) prepared selections: one of your own choice and either one of the following two excerpts:
    • ESTEVEZ Cantata criolla (for Sopranos and Tenors, mm. 41–80; for Altos, mm. 29–73; for Basses, mm. 82–100), OR
    • MAHLER Symphony No. 2 (for all voice parts, pickup to rehearsal 46 – one bar before rehearsal 48)
  • Audition will also include Sight Singing and Vocalization

The Audition Sign-up Deadline is now passed.

The deadline to sign up for an audition and submit supporting documents was May 1, 2023.

Questions may be directed to chorus@sandiegosymphony.org.