by Metropolitan Opera
Young singers who pass an audition train in the Met's own children's chorus and appear onstage in opera productions such as La Bohème and Carmen. Choristers learn music reading, languages and stagecraft alongside professional singers.
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Rehearsals tied to the opera season
Audition required
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Ages 8–14.
Audition required
Rehearsals tied to the opera season
30 Lincoln Center Plaza, 10023, in Lincoln Square, Manhattan.
Yes. Metropolitan Opera Children's Chorus is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Metropolitan Opera: metopera.org.
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