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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Phone: | (415) 861-4008 |
Other Information
Related Groups: | No |
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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. |