Solid Energy Chorus of Southern Opera

The heart of any opera company is its chorus and Southern Opera is no exception. Our chorus is a critical part of the success of the company as a whole and the energy and experience of its members form the foundation of a credible and enjoyable production.

Chorus size varies depending on the requirements of each individual production but usually consists of between 30 and 40 singers for a main-stage opera. Southern Opera chorus members are auditioned annually and are selected based on the quality of their voice, their stage presence and theatrical experience. In some productions, extras or non-singing actors are also required to fulfil dramatic roles.

New chorus members are always welcome.  To arrange an audition, please email Gina - gina@southernopera.com

2009 The Magic Flute - Solid Energy Chorus

Catherine Creagh, Katherine Doig, Amin Edis, Raemon Greenwood, Elizabeth Harris, Rachel Hu, Jenny Kim, Hannah King, Shelley Liken, Lizzie McKenzie, Ceit McLean, Virginia Nichols, Polly Ott, Jo Owsley, Rachel Saunders, Susanne Staples, Kim Stringer, Karyn Taylor-Moore, Ashleigh-Marie Watts, Sam Abbott, Roger Alcorn, Wayne Carter, Mark Covich, Chris Domigan, Chris Donovan, Andy Fu, Saul Gibney, Cameron Gray, Jos Hoetjes, Tom McBride, Zach Parory, Matt Powell, Simon Rennie, Alex Robinson, Michael Shanahan, Craig Tuffnell

In 2008, 'Il trovatore' featured a large chorus in the roles of gypsies, soldiers and nuns and were supplemented by 'muscle men' who brought substantial braun to the Anvil Chorus!

2008 Il trovatore Chorus

Rosalie Allen, Anna Argyle, Amanda Barclay, Nerissa Booth, Erin Callanan, Rachel Doig, Chris Donaldson, Elita McDonald, Catherine France, Raemon Greenwood, Genevieve Jenson, Hannah King, Polly Ott, Judith Sivasubramaniam, Kim Stringer, Karyn Taylor-Moore, Megan Wright, Sam Abbott, Julian Anderson, Michael Bayly, Kyle Chuen, Chris Donovan, Andy Fu, Martin Herriott, Ian Johnson, Fernand Kenel, Ben Mallinson, Tharron McIvor, Stu Myles, James Nation-Ingle, David Price, Simon Rennie, Alex Robinson,  Michael Shanahan, Mark Tavendale, John Tsao

2008 Il trovatore Non-singing Actors

David Allen, Eddie Haas, Filipe Merekula, Thomas McBride, Marty McDonald, Andrei Miulescu, P eter Miulescu, Phil Musson, Brian Reeves, Michael Wood

In 2007, ‘Carmen’ featured 32 experienced singers who portrayed a variety of roles from townsfolk to gypsies, cigarette girls to gentry. The chorus was supplemented with an additional cast of non-singing actors and a children’s chorus. Medbury School provided an ensemble of 14 boys which greatly enhanced the show.

2007 Carmen Chorus

Anna Argyle, Eleanor Sim, Elisabeth Harris, Elizabeth Daly, Erin Callanan, Genevieve Jenson, Hannah van Duinen, Ingrid Fomison-Nurse, Jamie Ling, Karyn Taylor-Moore, Maree Hawtin-Morrow, Philippa Pink, Polly Ott, Raemon Greenwood, Rosalie Allen, Sarah Tavendale, Shelley Liken, Virginia Nichols, Allan Silcock, Andy Fu, Chris Wyatt, Fernand Kenel, Mark Tavendale, Tharron McIvor, Ben Samuel, Chris Donovan, David Collins, Julian Anderson, Michael Shanahan, Phil Mitchell, Sam Abbott, Stu Myles.

2007 Carmen Non-singing Actors

Andrei Miulescu, David Allen, Eddy Dever, Ian Johnson, Jack Georgieff, Kiril Davidovski, Michael Wood, Peter Miulescu

2007 Carmen Children’s Chorus

Andrew Hazeldine, Angus MacDonald, Austin O’Brien, Daniel Keleghan, David van Petersen, Hugo MacDonald, James Armstrong, James Keleghan, John Wood, Lewys Jones, Luke Mannis, Millan Visser, William Smith, Zach Kenworthy