Audition Information
General Audition Information
Fall 2024 Opera Theatre Audition Information
Auditions for the JMU Opera Theatre will be held on:
- Tuesday, August 20: 4:00-9:00pm
- Wednesday, August 21: throughout the day & evening as indicated on audition schedule
- Thursday, August 22: Morning only as indicated on audition schedule
All interested JMU graduate and undergraduate Voice Area Personnel, and all interested JMU students are invited to audition.
Remember that Wednesday, August 21, is our first full day of regularly-scheduled classes, so please check your class schedule! Opera auditions are not excused absences from classes. If you need to change your audition time, please follow the jury-systems instructions accordingly. You will receive a cancellation code when you register, just in case.
Audition results notifications will be sent out via our Voice Area Canvas class as well as be posted on the bulletin board outside Prof. Borth's office (rm. 339) on or before noon on Thursday, August 22.
Opera rehearsals will begin on Thursday, August 22, at 5:30pm.
Click here for a PDF version of the Opera Theatre Audtion Information.
Audition Sign-up Information
Please sign up for your audition via our online scheduling software: JMU Jury System
- As most of you already know, user accounts are created automatically by clicking the Login link in the main menu and logging in through the JMU portal and Duo two-factor authentification system. Enter your JMU credentials.
- Once logged in, proceed to the Booking Tab.
- Follow the listed instructions and signup for an audition time.
- If you need to change your audition time, please follow the instructions accordingly. You will receive a cancellation code when you register, just in case.
The signup window will be open on August 10, 2024.
Audition Requirements:
- Please plan to present one classical piece (any language, art song, or aria)
- Please present a second work in English (can be art song, aria, musical theatre, or standard)
The Day of your Audition
Please plan to:
- Arrive early
- Dress up! Look your best—an audition is always a practice for the next concert, solo, or audition. Your career is now—act the part and bring it!
- Fill out an information form and give it to your door monitor when completed.
- Present one classical piece (any language, art song, or aria)
- Present one work in English (can be art song, aria, musical theatre, or standard)
NOTE: First-year students may opt to sing only one piece if two are not prepared. Do not let the two-song requirement be the barrier from participating in opera this semester.
