Are you ready for the opera audition season ahead?

So, you have finished up your summer season contract and if lucky, have had a holiday and are now refreshed and ready to go. Or are you?

Have you…

Prepared your audition repertoire?

• Do you have five contrasting arias up your sleeve and ready to go at the drop of a hat?
• Is it repertoire that you can be cast in right now?
• Can you sing it even when you are only firing on 80%?
• Does it show off your unique qualities and abilities that help set you apart?

Updated your CV?

• The predominant UK preference is a one page CV saved as a PDF
• Check the file size and reduce if over 1MB.
• Make life easy for the administrator or casting assistant and save it in your name and voice type
• Read more about creating your CV HERE

Got an eye-catching, up to date photo?

• Out-of-date or poor quality photos can seriously hamper your chances of being selected for an audition.
• Make sure yours is a good representation of you and catches some of the spark of your character
• Include your photo within your CV

Recorded your audio & video files?

• More and more companies are selecting candidates not only on CV but also on audio & video files
• Upload your files to Soundcloud, Vimeo or similar so that you can provide a clickable link from which companies can access your audio & video without clogging up thier inbox or exceeding attachment limits
• Add a choice media link to your CV

Done your audition research?

• With more singers than ever competing for less and less audition opportunities, it is important to get your application in early. Don't wait for the deadline
• Since the introduction of company accounts, Audition Oracle has had more and more exclusive opportunities
• With our mobile friendly work & auditions board you can save opportunities for quick reference/to apply later, keep track of your applications
• Make applications on the go. In one click send your CV direct from phone to employer through Audition Oracle
• Receive instant alerts for the opportunities that mater to you and get regular round ups of the opportunities available

Remembered?

• Main house companies rarely publically advertise principle auditions. Their casting is largely done via agents but it is possible to get heard
• Many companies have a policy to hear people that contact them direct
• Update your materials with them whenever you have appropriate notable additions to your CV in line with the level of opportunity they would offer or once to twice a year

 Toi, toi, toi!