Upcoming season
MOTCC’s 2021-2022 season, choristers will return to the Detroit Opera House (DOH) for in-person music educational training with a few changes. The season will begin in October and continue through April. Rehearsals will be at DOH on Monday evenings and include a rotation of sessions in choral singing, music theory, and drama, allowing for smaller group sizes throughout the fall.
The choristers will develop skills in these areas and apply them to scenes from operetta to Broadway, culminating in a performance on the Detroit Opera House stage on April 30, 2022. The Principal Chorus will participate in the Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) mainstage production of La Bohème with performances on April 2, 6, and 10, 2022. Choristers will be joining an international cast directed by MOT’s new Artistic Director, Yuval Sharon, as we open the DOH for performances for the first time in 2 years.
Once a chorister has completed a successful audition and has been offered a position to participate in the nationally renowned youth ensemble, a complete season calendar will be provided and our attendance policy will be given at that time. Covid-19 safety protocols will be in effect and may be adjusted based on local health orders. Special singers’ masks will be provided by MOTCC and required during rehearsals. Although it is our intention to be in person for the full season, we will have back up plans to change to virtual if that becomes necessary.
The choristers will develop skills in these areas and apply them to scenes from operetta to Broadway, culminating in a performance on the Detroit Opera House stage on April 30, 2022. The Principal Chorus will participate in the Michigan Opera Theatre (MOT) mainstage production of La Bohème with performances on April 2, 6, and 10, 2022. Choristers will be joining an international cast directed by MOT’s new Artistic Director, Yuval Sharon, as we open the DOH for performances for the first time in 2 years.
Once a chorister has completed a successful audition and has been offered a position to participate in the nationally renowned youth ensemble, a complete season calendar will be provided and our attendance policy will be given at that time. Covid-19 safety protocols will be in effect and may be adjusted based on local health orders. Special singers’ masks will be provided by MOTCC and required during rehearsals. Although it is our intention to be in person for the full season, we will have back up plans to change to virtual if that becomes necessary.
Audition Information
Auditions for the 2021-2022 season will be virtual.
Singers will record themselves singing and reciting a poem, then upload the videos. If you are unable to record a video, a zoom audition may be arranged.
When you register for an audition, you will receive an email with a link to audition music and upload links.
Singers will record themselves singing and reciting a poem, then upload the videos. If you are unable to record a video, a zoom audition may be arranged.
When you register for an audition, you will receive an email with a link to audition music and upload links.
Sample Audition Video
AUdition FAQs
What are the age requirements?
PRINCIPAL CHORUS: A chorister must be 10 years of age by August 31, 2021 and no older than 16 years of age on May 31, 2022.
PREPARATORY CHORUS: A chorister must be 8 years of age by August 31, 2021 and no older than 11 years of age on May 31, 2022.
Who can audition?
MOTCC auditions are open to singers in Metro Detroit between the ages of 8 and 16 with:
- An unchanged voice that has a clear tone that blends well with others
- A capacity to sing in tune and demonstrate a good sense of rhythm
- An ability to read, interpret, and speak clearly
- The demonstrated ability to follow directions
- A love of singing and a desire to make a commitment to be a member in this unique choral ensemble
- Preparatory chorus is for singers between the ages of 8-11 who meet the above criteria but are not yet vocally or musically prepared for membership in the main chorus.
What is the tuition cost?
For the 2021-2022 season, Preparatory Chorus tuition is $700 and Principal Chorus tuition is $800.
Are scholarships available?
Full and partial tuition scholarships are available based on financial need. Please contact the Twannette Nash at TNash@motopera.org for how to apply for a scholarship.
Who do I contact for more information?
For more information, contact Twannette Nash at TNash@motopera.org.