Sing with Harmonia STellarum!

Harmonia Stellarum Houston (HSH) seeks materials from singers who would like to be considered for our vocalist roster. All voices are welcome to apply.

Modeled after the great European court chapels of the 17th century, Harmonia Stellarum is an ensemble of vocal and instrumental virtuosos who seek to inspire, entertain, and enlighten audiences with meaningful, historically informed performances of well-known as well as newly discovered musical masterworks. 

Harmonia’s artistic vision is to build and invest in a standing ensemble of 8–12 singers that develops artistically over time. Singers invited to join our core roster get first dibs on all season performances, and are featured as soloists both on the bigger projects as well as in smaller settings as part of the season. Core members are featured as such on our website. Our typical repertoire is focussed on 17th-century music from Italy and Germany with occasional projects of later music like Mozart, Schubert, or Bruckner.

Pay is according to HSH’s schedule of fees per service, which is available upon request. Travel to the Houston area is reimbursed and assistance with housing is available for non-local artists. Artists are hired as independent contractors and will receive a 1099.

Applicant Expectations

  • HSH vocalists typically make their primary living as solo and ensemble singers

  • Specialization in and experience with basic concepts of early music performance practices (including pre-modern notation, straight-tone singing, coloratura, mezza di voce, just intonation, etc.) 

  • Experience with various languages (particularly Latin, Italian, and German)

  • Willingness and ability tell a story through music

  • Enthusiasm to be an active member of the ensemble

  • All HSH vocalists are expected to arrive fully prepared (particularly notes, pronunciation, text translation) to the first rehearsal

Applications are accepted any time. To apply email the following materials to auditions@harmoniastellarum.com:

  • CV

  • 2–3 video or audio samples, preferably repertoire composed before 1750. Video samples should be uploaded to a video platform such as YouTube or Vimeo and shared via separate (unlisted) links in your email. MP3 files may be attached to your email directly.

HSH is an equal employment opportunity ensemble and welcomes performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and those who are alternately abled, to submit their materials.