Auditions for The Dessoff Choirs, August 8th & 9th

Auditions for The Dessoff Choirs—Malcolm J. Merriweather, Music Director
August 8 and 9, 6:00—9:00 PM, NOLA Studios, 250 W 54th St, NYC

2016-2017 is the inaugural season with new Music Director, Malcolm J. Merriweather, and auditions are being held for all parts with a focus on middle parts (Altos/Tenors).
Highlights of the season:
● Mozart’s Requiem at Alice Tully Hall with orchestra
● Take him earth, Steve Stucky
● Bach, Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230; Jesu Meine Freude, BWV 227
● Jean Langlais, Messe solennelle
● David Hurd, In honor of Martin
● Lembit Beecher, A New Amorous World
Rehearsals are Monday evenings, 7—10 PM on the Upper East Side.
Audition requirements: *You do not need to bring a prepared piece*
● Vocalises
● Pitch memory exercise
● Sight reading
● Text Recitation (French, German, Latin)
The Dessoff Choirs is one of New York City’s leading choruses, and is known for pioneering performances of choral works from the pre-Baroque era through the 21st century.
To schedule an audition, contact:
For more information on The Dessoff Choirs, visit www.dessoff.org