Nearly every opera presented on the Jubilee stage features a chorus – an operatic tradition that creates moments of great spectacle and beautiful music, filling the theatre with rousing performances and electric energy!
BE PART OF OUR SHOWS!
Don’t sing but still want to be part of the action? Consider becoming an extra in the opera, what we call supernumeraries, or “supers” for short. Supers are just like extras in the movies — you can be a general character like a guard or a townsperson, or have a very specific function in the show. Either way, no speaking (or singing!) is required, just a willingness to be on stage!
The Edmonton Opera Chorus in Count Ory (2019). Photo by Nanc Price.
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No. Many of our chorus members are employed in other professions and pursuits.
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Yes. We provide all training necessary.
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No. Many of our chorus members are employed in other professions and pursuits.
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Chorus members are paid hourly based on Alberta’s minimum wage. We also offer you two complimentary tickets to Tuesday or Friday performances of the opera, a parking pass for the Jubilee, and other ticket discounts. Being part of the chorus also means you get to share the stage with world-class singers, directors and designers, and there is opportunity to be considered for small solo roles.
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Rehearsals for our 2024/25 season will be set and communicated ahead of time and are always evenings and weekends, not during typical business hours.
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The confirmed schedules are set when chorus contracts are signed, but in general, music rehearsals are two to three nights per week, starting around six to eight weeks before the show. A week prior to opening night, rehearsals are every night and mandatory.
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Rehearsals are held at various rehearsal locations throughout the city. These locations will be communicated ahead of time to chorus members.
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Yes. Not by the first rehearsal, but definitely by the time the staging rehearsals start. Most chorus members find that they memorize the music without much effort, through the rehearsals themselves.
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Chorus scores are provided.
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Fluency in foreign languages is not required to be a part of the opera chorus. Between the rehearsals, chorus scores, and music samples, everyone can learn whichever language is being performed for that production. Recently, the chorus has sung in Italian, French, Russian, English and German.
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We provide the costumes, and they are custom fitted by Edmonton Opera’s wardrobe department. Professional hair and makeup is also done during the performances.