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Chorus Auditions
An audition application is required to be accepted for an audition slot on one of the audition dates.
Next audition date TBA
APPLICATION FOR AUDITION - CLICK HERE
AUDITION EXCERPT - CLICK HERE
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Vocalization
2. Mandatory excerpt(s) from upcoming work(s)
3. Sight Reading
4. Solo selection (oratorio or art song) – required ONLY if auditioning for Honorarium position
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
3rd Floor Rodale Community Room
Miller Symphony Hall, 23 North 6th Street, Allentown, PA
CHOIR POSITIONS
Section Leader (Honorarium)
Outstanding singer/musician with ensemble experience
Outstanding sound and intonation
Ability to blend
Outstanding sight-singing skills
Foreign language singing skills (Latin, Italian, German, French)
Ability to run sectionals
Assistant Section Leader (Honorarium)
Outstanding singer/musician with ensemble experience
Outstanding sound and intonation
Ability to blend
Outstanding sight-singing skills
Foreign language singing skills (Latin, Italian, German, French)
Responsible for section attendance and communications (rehearsal notes, etc)
Scholarship Quartet (Honorarium/Scholarship)
Outstanding college music major (voice major) with ensemble experience
Committed ensemble member with great work ethics (letter of recommendation required)
Excellent sound and intonation
Excellent music reading skills
Responsible for room set-up/break-down
Chorister (volunteer)
Experienced choral singer
Trained-quality voice/sound
Very good intonation + ability to blend
Very good rhythm
Very good reading skills
Ability to fully commit to schedule
FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS:
Call the Allentown Symphony office at 610-432-7961 ext. 205 (Donna Fritchey) or e-mail at dfritchey@allentownsymphony.org