Consider joining our chorus?Opera South East would be delighted to welcome new chorus members! We have a range of roles on offer so do get in touch.
Membership Fees for new chorus members: You can join free for your first six months as a guest member, though you will have to pay a small (£25) performance fee for each opera/concert you choose to perform in, and pay a refundable deposit on costume hire (£50). This trial membership is intended to cover the first operatic production for new members. After that it's £90p.a. for subsequent performances and to become a voting OSE Member (1 October one year through to 30 September the next year). Being a Member means you don't have to pay the above performance fees. Under 18's do not need to become Members but may participate for free. Adult fees can be paid in instalments. Example Rehearsal Schedule for a full opera productionExample taken from La Traviata rehearsal timings
Rehearsals are generally held at the Taplin Centre
Sun 06-Jan-19 - Chorus-only music rehearsal - 2pm-3:45pm Sun 13-Jan-19 - Chorus-only music rehearsal - 2pm-3:45pm Sun 20-Jan-19 - Chorus-only music rehearsal - 2pm-3:45pm Sun 21-Jan-19 - Chorus-only music rehearsal - 2pm-3:45pm Sun 27-Jan-19 - Chorus-only music rehearsal - 2pm-3:45pm Sun 03-Feb-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Sun 10-Feb-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Sun 11-Feb-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Sun 24-Feb-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Sun 03-Mar-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Sun 10-Mar-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Weekday evening TBC - Chorus-only music rehearsals will be added Further Principal daytime /evening rehearsals TBC over next 3 weeks Sun 17-Mar-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Sun 24-Mar-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Sun 31-Mar-19 - Orchestral rehearsal - morning Sun 31-Mar-19 - Production rehearsal - 1pm-5pm Sun 7-Apr-19 - Hell Sunday - 2pm-10pm Mon 8-Apr-19 - Sitzprobe rehearsal - 7.15pm-10.15pm Tue 9-Apr-19 - Technical rehearsal - 6pm-10:00pm Wed 10-Apr-19 - Dress rehearsal 1 - 6pm-10:00pm Thu 11-Apr-19 - Dress rehearsal 2 - 6pm-10:00pm Fri 12-Apr-19 - Production night 1 - 6pm-10:30pm (7.30pm curtain-up) Sat 13-Apr-19 - Production night 2 - 6pm-10:30pm (7.30pm curtain-up) Regular Rehearsal VenueJohn Taplin Centre, Healey House, 3 Upper Maze Hill,
St Leonards-on-sea TN38 0LQ |
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OSE objectives and the role of chorus members
The top objective for chorus members is to attend rehearsals so we can get everyone up to standard. Rehearsals are generally on Sunday afternoons (or occasionally evenings). However the key final rehearsals from ‘Hell Sunday’ (Sun 15-Apr-18 1pm-10pm:) and then every night of show week (16-21 April from 6pm earliest). It’s hard work but great fun.
Opera South East aims to:
We encourage members to participate in company business activities and currently have various sub-committees covering all aspects of business. We also like to have a good time at various social events.
We welcome you!
Opera South East aims to:
- Promote and perform operas, operettas, recitals etc to the highest possible standard ensuring that it is affordable and accessible to everyone
- Educate and encourage the public into the opera experience
- Provide a platform for young professional singers to perform leading operatic roles with the benefit of full orchestra, chorus and professional directors
- Encourage and promote an interest in opera and education through opera workshops, free under-18s tickets to productions with each adult paying ticket holder, and participation through invitation (in performances where children are part of the plot)
- Ensuring that production planning presents challenge, innovation and audience appeal
- Be aware at all times for the continuing need for growth and development
We encourage members to participate in company business activities and currently have various sub-committees covering all aspects of business. We also like to have a good time at various social events.
We welcome you!