Auditions
Heartland Sings is a nonprofit vocal music production company. The company features a core of full-time vocal and teaching artists, part-time vocal artists, and a volunteer festival chorus. Full-time or part-time vocal artists are paid positions and applicants must complete an advanced application and audition process. Our volunteer vocalists also audition, though it requires a less extensive application and audition process and is conducted on a periodic basis as the need arises.
Full-Time, Principal Vocal Artists
Heartland Sings is actively seeking and auditioning available artists. We encourage all interested vocalists to submit audition materials for pre-qualification. Should positions become available, we will contact artists for an on-site audition. Successful candidates will join an artistic staff that features the founding artistic director, several full-time vocal artists and 24 part-time vocal artists.
Salaries start at $37,500.00 per year plus benefits, which include vacation, healthcare, and retirement via matching company funds. Additional compensation is possible from special bookings, solo appearances, and bonuses.
Interested candidates are invited to click the link below for detailed information about the position and application process. To apply, complete the online audition application request form below. Once submitted, a complete application package will be sent to you via email. Applicants are encouraged to submit even if they are already committed to another opportunity as there is a strong possibility for additional hires in near future.
To apply for the full-time vocal artist position, please complete the Principal Artist Application Procedure, starting with the online application accessible by clicking the button below. Job descriptions for our full-time principal artists are included here for your information and perusal.
Principal Artist Application Procedure
Principal Vocal Artist Job Description
Full-Time, Principal Teaching Artists
The Principal Teaching Artists at Heartland Sings are Full-time artists who lead residency programs in local schools, teach voice lessons, and perform with other full-time and part-time artists throughout the year. Once your application has been received, you will be contacted for further instructions regarding your application.
Salaries start at $37,500.00 per year plus benefits, which include vacation, healthcare, and retirement via matching company funds. Additional compensation is possible from special bookings, solo appearances, and bonuses.
To apply for the full-time principal teaching artist position, please complete the Principal Artist Application Procedure, starting with the online application accessible by clicking the button below. Job descriptions for our full-time principal artists are included here for your information and perusal.
Principal Artist Application Procedure
Principal Teaching Artist Job Description
Part-Time Vocal Artists
Heartland Sings regularly auditions part-time vocal artists. Part-time vocal artists are contracted on an annual basis, and compensated on a per-concert basis. Auditions are conducted on a quarterly basis and positions in the ensemble are filled when available. Part-time vocal artists generally live in the Fort Wayne area as Heartland Sings does not offer housing or travel stipends.
Interested candidates are invited to click the link below for detailed information about the position and application process. To apply, you must complete the online audition application request form below to schedule a 10-minute assessment. Once submitted, a complete application package will be sent to you via email.
Mid-season Vocal Artist Assessments for the 2023-2024 Season will take place on the following dates and times:
February 10, 2024 from 10-11 AM
Once your application has been received, you will be contacted for further instructions regarding your application.
To apply for the part-time vocal artist position, please complete the Online Audition Application Request accessible by clicking the button below. You will be sent via email a complete application packet. To review the packet, click the links below:
Part-Time Vocal Artist Job Description.pdf
Volunteer Vocal Artists
Heartland Sings periodically auditions volunteer vocalists for larger symphonic productions. Auditions are conducted on an as-needed basis and positions in the ensemble are filled based on the production.
To apply, you must complete the online audition application form. Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted when auditions are announced.
To participate in one of our larger symphonic productions, please complete the Online Audition Application Request accessible by clicking the button below. Once you have submitted your application, you will be contacted to confirm that your name has been added to the audition list and you will be contacted when auditions are scheduled.