An award-winning chamber choir drawing membership from across the Northeastern region, Ensemble Companio lives out its mission “to build bridges between people through authentic, inspiring performances of the finest choral music” through its fresh programming, frequent collaborations, and uniquely accessible model.
This unique traveling chorus meets one weekend a month (for a total of ten weekends per concert season) for rehearsals and concerts across the northeast. For many singers, this model provides greater flexibility than more-traditional weekly rehearsal models. However this setup simultaneously requires greater individual responsibility as singers are expected to study and memorize music between rehearsals scheduled weeks apart. This commitment to the music and ensemble is the secret ingredient to Ensemble Companio’s high-level and richly-rewarding musical excellence and close camaraderie.
Rehearsals and concerts take place in a rotating set of locations across the northeast including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC. Members organize their own travel logistics, but we strive to help provide housing and travel support wherever possible. Carpooling and homestays are typical, chorus sections take turns providing Saturday lunches, and members often spend the Saturday evening of rehearsal weekends socializing.
Our membership is comprised of singers from all walks of life united by a love of singing and a belief in the transformative and restorative power of quality choral music performed beautifully. Open to adult singers 21 years and older, Ensemble Companio’s dynamic structure is ideal for young professionals and parents searching for a high-quality post-collegiate choral experience.
To audition for Ensemble Companio e-mail . We will give you an overview of the chorus, the upcoming season, and walk you through the audition process which involves recording vocal exercises and musical excerpts and submitting them for evaluation. The final in-person round will take place during the first rehearsal weekend of the year, September 21-22. The 2019-2020 audition submission deadline is Sunday August 18, 11:59 EST.
To hear Ensemble Companio in action and learn more about this amazing choir please visit our website at www.ensemblecompanio.org.
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