Pensacola Opera Chorus
a community of local, volunteer singers
The Opera Chorus is a group of enthusiastic volunteer performers, who join us for mainstage productions, community events, and concert productions throughout the season. We have members of the Chorus who have sung in over fifty productions, as well as new members joining us each year. The Opera Chorus is a vital part of every mainstage production, serving as a large group of singing actors, interacting with the principal artists, and promoting our performances throughout the community.
In addition to their work on our mainstage productions, the Opera Chorus also participates in a series of community engagement and volunteer opportunities throughout the year. They regularly serve as holiday carolers in December, as well as appearing alongside the Artists in Residence at “Pours & Encores” events in bars and breweries around town.
Our Opera Chorus is made up of a wide variety of people, who come to us from all around the area and from all walks of life. These are people who love to sing and are great team players. While we do add new members to our ranks every year, we also have a few dedicated Opera Chorus members who have performed in over fifty productions!
About the Opera Chorus
The role of the chorus in any opera production is one of the utmost importance. These singers take part in many scenes, interacting with the principal characters and setting the tone for the entire cast. Many of opera’s most beloved titles feature large ensemble sections, such as the “Anvil Chorus” in Il trovatore or the Brindisi in La traviata. In addition to their vocal forces, the chorus also serves an important role in creating action on stage. For example, Pensacola Opera Chorus members recently created a stunning river effect in our 2019 production of Florencia in the Amazon, even when they weren’t singing!
2026-27 Opera Chorus
Coming Soon! Auditions take place August 2026. See below for more info.
Sing With Us!
2026-27 Mainstage Productions
Tosca (Puccini)
Music rehearsals begin October 22, 2026
Staging rehearsals begin January 4, 2027
Performances are January 22 & 24, 2027
The Elixir of Love (Donizetti)
Music rehearsals begin September 24, 2026
Staging rehearsals begin February 22, 2027
Performances are March 12 & 14, 2027
Special Collaboration
La bohème (Puccini) – in concert with Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra & Choir
Music rehearsals begin March 25, 2027
Performance is April 17, 2027
Audition Information
Auditions for our 2026-27 mainstage season productions will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Opera Center (map). These auditions will be for new members only. Singers who have performed with the Opera Chorus in the 2023-24 season or later do not have to re-audition to be considered.
For more details about the Opera Chorus, you can also reach out to Cody Martin, Music Director, at cody@pensacolaopera.com.
Veterans Chorus | The Falling & The Rising
Pensacola Opera will be performing Zach Redler and Jerre Dye’s contemporary opera The Falling & The Rising this November. As part of the opera, there is an opportunity to include a chorus of veterans during the final scene—so we need YOU! If you are a Pensacola-area veteran, active duty, or reserve service member of any age, join us on stage!
Photo of Seattle Opera’s production of The Falling & The Rising