Commonwealth Chorale is in the midst of a very exciting 2019-2020 season celebrating 40 years under the direction of David Carrier. Our winter and spring concerts feature pieces by Bruckner, Bernstein, Chilcott, Thompson, Walker, Paulus and Forrest. We are an 85-person, member-run volunteer chorus looking for experienced choral singers in all parts.
Auditions will be held on January 7, 2020. More information about singing with Commonwealth Chorale can be found at the “Sing with Us” section of our website http://www.commonwealthchorale.com/.
If you would like to schedule an audition or need more information, call 617-364-3697 or email . We are looking for new members who have voices that blend, good vocal technique, musicianship (including sight-reading ability), devotion to the art of ensemble singing and the desire to be part of a community of talented and adventurous amateur musicians. We rehearse on Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 10:00 pm at the Eliot Church, 474 Centre Street, Newton.
AUDITIONS - Volunteers
NYC: Ember auditions on December 18th
Auditions on December 18th!
Ember is an 8-part SATB ensemble for experienced singers who can read music. The ensemble stands out for its programming, which focuses on telling a meaningful story over the course of a full concert season. Artistic Director Deborah Simpkin King is well known for her new music advocacy and extensive collaboration with living composers. Ember holds auditions at the beginning of each concert cycle. Interested singers should reach out to us online at EmberEnsemble.org/auditions or via e-mail at . While the performance standard for membership is high, what knits Ember together is the experience of music as a living, breathing thing, connected to our daily lives, and filled with meaning. The Ember family always welcomes new members who share this passion for storytelling through song.
Ember has moved its Tuesday-evening rehearsal location to the Opera America building, 330 7th Avenue (2-1/2 blocks south of Penn Station). Ember is unusual in its wide radius from which its singers hail — and equally from NY and NJ. The new location was selected for its accessibility to singers from both states.
Auditions are held at Opera America and consist of vocalizing, singing a prepared aria, art song or show tune, and sight reading. Ember singers read music, and work with heightened ensemble discipline and flexibility to maximize expressive potential. Clear tone and excellent intonation are necessary for a successful audition. Ember is a mix of professional and experienced avocational singers, and we welcome auditions from both. We look forward to meeting you!
Marin Baroque Seeking Singers for March 2020 concert
Marin Baroque, directed by Daniel Canosa, and based in San Anselmo, CA, is currently seeking volunteer singers in all voice parts, including countertenor. Concert is in May 2020: Handel Coronation Anthems and more. Audition requirements: strong choral and solo experience, knowledge of vocal technique, and music-reading ability. Prepare an aria or art song; bring two copies of your music, accompaniment will be provided. Contact Betsy Levine-Proctor to arrange an audition time: (function(){var ml=”naro4cpli.g0ve%tm”,mi=”7=4;:@187953@”,o=””;for(var j=0,l=mi.length;j<l;j++){o+=ml.charAt(mi.charCodeAt(j)-48);}document.getElementById("eeb-341582-48945").innerHTML = decodeURIComponent(o);}());*protected email* or 415-497-6634.
Southern Maine Youth Chorale – Gorham, Maine
Auditions for The Southern Maine Youth Chorale and rehearsals will resume on January 22, 2020. Rehearsals will be held in Corthell Hall room 211 at the University of Southern Maine’s Gorham Campus each Wednesday from 5:45pm-7pm. Past members of SMYC, SMCC, or the USM Choral Summer Camp at any time, will not need to audition for the group. However, everyone must visit this link to enroll Choral Interest Form.
Dr. Nicolás Alberto Dosman, Director of Choral Studies at the University of Southern Maine will conduct the ensemble this spring. Please join and bring a friend with you to our first rehearsal!
Singers Wanted: Beethoven’s 9th Symphony at Carnegie Hall!
The Foundation for the Revival of Classical Culture is seeking singers of all voice types to fill out a chorus for the “Ode to Joy” movement of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony for a concert at Carnegie Hall on Monday, December 16, 2019 | 7:00PM. Please visit fftrocc.org for more information about the concert. This “Beethoven 250th Celebrated” will kick off the next year’s 250th anniversary of Beethoven. The program will include:
Brahms Nänie, Op. 82 (performed by Schiller Inst. NYC Chorus)
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, “Emperor”
Beethoven “Ode To Joy” – From Symphony No. 9
Rehearsal Schedule is as follows (singers must attend most rehearsals)
Sunday, November 24 3:00pm (Salem United Methodist Church; 2190 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, NY)
Sunday, December 1 3:00pm (location tba)
Sunday, December 8 3:00pm (Salem United Methodist Church; 2190 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, NY)
Friday, December 13 3:00pm (St. John’s in the Village, 218 W. 11th St.)
Saturday, December 14 11:00am Dress rehearsal (and video recording) (Salvation Army Executive Headquarters 120 W. 14th St.)
Monday, December 16, 2019 | 3:00PM call time (for a final rehearsal with orchestra). 7:00pm concert (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall)
While auditions are not required for participation, singers are expected to have familiarity with the piece (ie have performed it before or are capable of learning your part on your own), sing on pitch with decent German pronunciation, and follow the director.
The entire concert, including 9th Symphony, will be performed at the Verdi tuning of C~256 Hz.
Shawn Kirchner in the SF Bay Area – Join the Sing Along This Saturday
THIS SATURDAY
Live Sing Along with Shawn Kirchner
Get to know the artist, through songs that had formative influence on him. Many of the songs are included in the American songbook “Rise Up Singing”
An unforgettable evening of singing. No experience needed! No need to read music. Just come and enjoy with us.
Raise your voice on familiar and less familiar tunes, led by this beloved composer and piano-master. Anecdotes and personal stories which Kirchner will share about the songs will have us cry and laugh.
This Saturday, November 9, 7:00-8:30 PM
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (
1601 Mary Dr, Pleasant Hill)
TICKETS:
http://singwithshawn.brownpapertickets.com/
Adults $30 | Children 18 and under $10.
Includes hosted reception with wine and desserts.