Opera Mississippi Announces Chorus Auditions for 2026-2027 Season

Interested singers in the community are encouraged to apply by October 20, 2026.

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Opera Mississippi invites singers from across the region to audition for its 2026-2027 Opera Chorus, with opportunities to perform in an exciting season of opera, sacred masterworks, and holiday favorites.

Auditions will be held Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., at the Arts Center of Mississippi, 201 E. Pascagoula Street, next to Thalia Mara Hall in downtown Jackson.

Casting is for Opera Mississippi’s 2026-2027 season, including Rossini’s beloved comic opera "The Barber of Seville" on May 22, 2027, as well as two collaborative concerts with the Galloway United Methodist Church Concert Choir, "Carols and Classics"on December 18, 2026, and Rossini’s
"Stabat Mater" on March 23, 2027. "The Barber of Seville" will also be performed in Natchez, Mississippi, on Saturday, May 15, 2027.

There is no audition fee, and auditions are open to singers who live within driving distance of Jackson. Community members, local and regional singers, professional and young artists, college music students, and advanced high school music students are all encouraged to audition. All rehearsals and Jackson performances will take place in Jackson.

Singers should prepare one selection in a vocal style that best reflects their level of study, vocal ability, and musical interests. Selections may come from any genre, including opera, art song, musical theatre, gospel, jazz, pop, or country, and do not need to be memorized. Singers may bring sheet music for the pianist or sing with a recorded instrumental accompaniment. Video auditions may also be submitted through the online application.

Rehearsals will generally begin five to seven weeks before each performance and will take place on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Galloway United Methodist Church, 305 N. Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39216.

Singers who have previously performed with the Opera Mississippi Chorus do not need to reaudition, but should register their intention to participate by emailing Dr. Philip McCown at WorshipArts@gallowayumc.org.

Interested singers should visit https://www.operams.org/auditions for details and to apply or register for an audition time. However, because of the short notice they may also contact Dr. Philip McCown at WorshipArts@gallowayumc.org or by text/calling 706-263- 9805. Singers are asked to register by October 20, 2026, so audition times can be scheduled.

For questions, contact Dr. Philip McCown, Chorus Master, at WorshipArts@gallowayumc.org or 706-263-9805.

ABOUT OPERA MISSISSIPPI
Opera Mississippi, founded in 1945, is the ninth oldest continuously operating opera company in the United States, and Mississippi’s only professional opera company. Opera Mississippi’s mission is to entertain, educate, and enlighten Mississippi audiences through opera, musical theatre, and popular music experiences; to enhance Mississippi’s cultural and economic landscape by presenting accessible, high-quality performances; to identify and develop regional operatic and singing artists; and to promote the understanding and appreciation of opera through education, outreach, and audience development that reflects community awareness, connection, and culture.

Dr. Philip McCown
Opera Mississippi / Mississippi Opera Association
+1 706-263-9805
WorshipArts@gallowayumc.org
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