Chorus Information

 

San Francisco Opera Chorus

Ian Robertson, Chorus Director

Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status: Current

Basic Information

Description: This is a professional chorus, open to the general public by audition.
Web Address: http://sfopera.com/p/?mID=122
Year Estab: 1932
Mission: Provide chorus for San Francisco Opera.
Emphasis: All opera--all periods.
Size: 45 regular; 50 extra chorus
Concerts/Year: 60-80
Auditions: Yes, held in New York and San Francisco, annually. Applicants are required to sing two contrasting operatic arias, one of which may be in English; sight-singing.
Dues: Chorus members must join American Guild of Musical
Dress: Opera costumes specific to the production.
Rehearsals: Regular chorus: Full time job--mid-April through early December., Full time for 34 weeks., , ,

Categories

Type of Music: Opera
Type of Chorus: Opera/Theater
Rehearse City: San Francisco
Region: San Francisco
Audition Req'd: Y

Chorus Contact Information

Mailing Address: Attn.: Chorus Manager , 301 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 94102
Phone: (415) 861-4008

Other Information

Related Groups: No
Discography: Featured on several telecasts through PBS and Arts and Entertainment. Home-Vision video releases and laser disc. Featured in Academy Award winning 'In The Shadow Of The Stars.' Recordings for SONY Teldec.
Bibliography: Numerous reviews--national and international press and music journals and magazines.