 AUDITIONS These audition notices are gathered from a variety of sources. The Delaware Division of the Arts cannot ensure their accuracy. Please check with the listing organization before applying. Wilmington Children's Chorus Auditions WCC, known as the Singing Ambassadors of Wilmington, will be auditioning male & female singers ages 8 to 18. This chorus is tuition-free for all members and has ensembles for singers from beginner to advanced ability. Audition dates are Saturday, September 11; Sunday, September 12 & Wednesday, September 15 at First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Market Street in Wilmington. Audition appointments can be made by calling 302.762.3637. Visit their website to download audition materials. www.wilmingtonchildrenschorus.org. The Music School of Delaware Wilmington Branch Description: The Music School of Delaware offers instrumental and vocal ensembles for children, teens and adults at every level. Auditions are required for children and teen ensembles and individual assessments are requested for adult ensembles. Please call 302-762-1132 to schedule an audition or assessment. Please visit www.musicschoolofdelaware.org for more details. September 11, 9am-5pm September 14, 7pm to 9pm September 15, 7pm to 9pm DVC AUDITIONS Auditions are now being scheduled for the Delaware Valley Chorale's 2010-2011 season. All voice parts are open. Repertoire for the 2010-2011 season will include "Ein deutsches Requiem" by Johannes Brahms, "Requiem" by John Rutter, "Old American Songs" by Aaron Copland, "And Jacob Dreamed" by Josh Groffman, "The Last Words of David" by Randall Thompson, and Spirituals by H. T. Burleigh. Auditioners are asked to either prepare a solo which displays vocal quality and range, or to prepare a passage from one of the choral selections from next year's repertoire. Excerpts from the 2010-2011 repertoire can be sent by e-mail in PDF format if requested. Singers will also be asked to sight read a simple passage of music (diatonic within a modest range). Please bring 2 copies of your audition material. Auditions are scheduled at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew for Sunday, August 22, 3:00-5:00 p.m.; Monday, August 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; and Sunday, September 19, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Additional dates/times available as needed. To schedule an audition, contact Barbara Kidd at 302.234.4866 or bmksop@aol.com. NEW ARK CHORALE AUDITIONS The New Ark Choraleannounces auditions for the 2010-2011 concert season. There are openings in all sections. The ensemble rehearses on Tuesday evenings and presents 6-7 concerts each season. Auditions will consist of singing a solo selection and the opportunity to demonstrate sight-reading skills. Contact Music Director Dr. Michael Larkin at 302.475.5658 or email mlarksing@aol.com to arrange an audition time. Introducing the Delaware Compline Choir Dr. Darryl Roland, Artistic Director Musicians who are interested in singing plainsong and a cappella repertoire mainly from the Renaissance period are encouraged to audition for this ensemble. Compline is a sung service of prayer for the close of day that originated in the early sixth century. The beauty of its music and poetry has sparked a renewed interest in this form that speaks to people of all ages and backgrounds. Singers are encouraged to contact Dr. Darryl Roland at 302.654.6279, extension 3 or droland@cathedralchoirschoolde.org for additional information regarding the 2007-2008 rehearsal and performance schedule. The Wilmington Community Orchestra The Wilmington Music School is announcing openings for The Wilmington Community Orchestra, Timothy Schwarz, conductor. Openings are for VIOLIN, VIOLA & CELLO. Amateur musicians who love music are encouraged to apply. The Wilmington Community Orchestra meets on Monday nights from 7:30-10:00 p.m. at The Wilmington Music School. Great Music, World-Class soloists, and fantastic orchestra members make this a wonderful event for the whole year. The musicians of the Wilmington Community Orchestra are amateurs and professionals who are dedicated to performing master works from the orchestral repertoire at the highest level. Please call (302) 762-1132 for information and to schedule an audition. Singing Positions at The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew IMMEDIATE OPENING The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew (www.ssam.org), a multi-cultural parish in downtown Wilmington, has an immediate opening for paid singers -- Mezzo-Soprano/Contralto and Baritone. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday Services are at 10:30 a.m. The position is as a section leader for an excellent adult choir of 18-24 voices with solo opportunities depending upon the individual. Occasional additional rehearsals and services are required for Choral Evensongs, Holy Week services, etc. Singers are paid $40 per appearance (for each rehearsal or service). For more information or to schedule an audition, please contact David Christopher at 302-654-9729 or e-mail at OrganImprov@aol.com. To learn more about the church, please visit www.ssam.org. |
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