The Rose Ensemble is looking for a Bass and Soprano

The Rose Ensemble of Saint Paul, Minnesota announces openings for one soprano and one bass. Successful candidates will possess extraordinary musical abilities, a strong and enthusiastic work ethic, and an engaging stage personality. Requirements include at least two years of professional concert experience, solid sight-reading and non-English language-singing skills (typical Western European, Latin; Hebrew, Arabic helpful), and the ability to switch musical styles with ease, excelling in both ensemble and soloistic settings.
The Rose Ensemble’s performance schedule is filled with a variety of Minnesota-based, national and international appearances, recordings, educational programs and special projects. While the group’s continuously growing and demanding performance calendar varies from season to season, 2017-2018 (22nd year) will be particularly busy. The Rose Ensemble’s rehearsal schedule also varies; interested candidates are welcome to request a full performance/rehearsal schedule to determine availability/compatibility.
Preference will be given to candidates living near or considering re-locating to Minneapolis/St. Paul, but The Rose Ensemble welcomes submissions from all performers, regardless of home base.
To apply, please prepare the following:
– Current résumé – Two letters of recommendation – Audio and/or video samples featuring three works of contrasting style: at least two should be non-English language; one can be of folk style and/or oral tradition; two should be from pre-18th-century source material. PLEASE NOTE: Live-performance recordings are perfectly acceptable. Recordings featuring Verdi arias, bad accompanists, or singers in a practice room with an iPhone will be met with serious incredulity.
Submit no later than July 10, 2017 to:
Jordan Sramek, Founder/Artistic Director The Rose Ensemble 75 West 5th Street, Suite 314 Saint Paul, MN 55102
Email submissions may be sent to . For large files, Dropbox links are recommended. Inquiries will be accepted only at:
A WORD OF ADVICE: Before assembling your submission, we recommend that candidates research the nature of The Rose Ensemble’s programming and its performers’ versatility. It is in your best interest that submitted materials reflect your knowledge of our organization and demonstrated compatibility.
www.RoseEnsemble.org