*What are the Auditions?
*Who is eligible to attend?
*How do I attend the Auditions?
*BSR Annual Audition History
*Organizations that have attended BSR auditions in the past
*Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
*Testimonials
What are the Boston Singers' Resource Annual Auditions?
The Boston Singers' Resource Annual Auditions are combined general audition calls for New England solo singers and accompanists. Performers are assigned an audition time and are given 4 minutes (or 6 minutes if both the singer and the accompanist are auditioning) to present themselves. Repertoire is chosen from the standard opera, oratorio, and concert orchestra literature. Copies of each performer's resume and small head shot are given to all of the attending organizations. An information sheet about the attending organizations is given to all participants.
There are two (2) open auditions and one (1) select audition each year. The first two, in the spring, are opened to any BSR singer and accompanist on a first-come, first-served basis and include written feedback from select attending directors and voice professionals. The third audition, held in the fall, is for pre-selected BSR performers, only.
The Annual Auditions provide a chance for music directors, producers, composers, special event planners, and music managers to screen New England area solo singers and their accompanists for upcoming projects. The organization leaders may then contact the performers, directly, regarding contracts or additional call-backs for their organization.
2012 Organization Information and Registration
All performer slots are full at this time
Who is eligible to attend the auditions?
Directors, Producers, Composers, Managers: Any organization or freelance musical leader wishing to screen classical solo singers and accompanists for future projects, may attend the BSR Annual Auditions as an auditor. All auditors must pre-register with Boston Singers'Resource. Open Audition Fees: $25 members/$35 non-members. Select Audition Fees: $25 members/$45 non-members.
2012 Organization Information and Registration
Membership
Singers, Accompanists: Any Boston Singers'Resource member, with solo performance experience, at least 18 years of age, who is a New England resident or full-time student, is eligible to perform in the BSR Annual Auditions. Accompanists do not need to be members of Boston Singers' Resource unless they are submitting themselves for consideration. A BSR membership is open to anyone. Open Audition Fees: $25 (members only) Pre-Select Audition Fee: $40 (members only)
All performer slots are full at this time
*Please note that all audition participants must pre-register to attend.
How do I attend these auditions?
To attend the Boston Singers' Resource Annual Auditions, please follow the links for "organization registration" or "performers" below. Performer Application deadline for all 2012 auditions is March 1, 2012.
2012 Organization Information and Registration
All performer slots are full at this time
BSRAnnual Audition History
The BSR Annual Auditions began in March 2002 to help bring New England Directors, Singers, Accompanists, Composers, and Managers together in an efficient, less time consuming way than the individual organization auditions of the past. They are intended to be a stepping stone for organizations wishing to pre-screen classical singers and accompanists for future contracts and/or call-backs.
Sample Audition Repertoire
Organizations that have attended BSR auditions
Testimonials
Past Audition Participants:
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
FOR MORE INFORMATION: about BSR Annual Auditions,please contact Boston Singers' Resource at (978) 352-5058 or info@bostonsingersresource.org.
RELATED ARTICLES:
2005 Director/Producer Meetings - Discussion highlights from past Director's meetings as well as a previewof the November 19 Director's luncheon with Dan Hunter of Maash.org
Audition Strategies for Singers - A 'do and don't' list compiled in 2005 by Scott Brumit (LongwoodOpera), Beth MacLeod (SSC Opera By the Bay), and Lynn Shane (Boston Singers'Resource)
The Singers' Turn - A list of requestsfor directors and producers compiled in 2005 by various BSR singers.
"Relationship Between Singers and Conductors" by Stephen Steiner, Director of Productions BostonLyric Opera (Re-printed with permission from "Voices"- Opera America's Bulletin for Singers)
* Please note that BSR is not a managment or referral agency. Also please note that BSR is a non-profit organization; all fees go directly to non-salary operating and audition costs. No additional fees are paid to BSR for successfully formed partnerships; all contracts are negotiated directly between the performers and the producing organizations.
