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Fall 2008 Auditions for Concert Choir, Cantala (Women’s Choir), Viking Chorale and Jazz Singers

All auditions are approximately 10 minutes in length and will consist of elements listed below. All students may audition for any ensemble.

Upon your arrival at school, please sign up for an audition time. Sign-up sheets will be located at the Conservatory orientation help desk in the Conservatory Shattuck lobby. Time slots will be available on a first come/first serve basis. (Your assistance in auditioning early in the week will be appreciated.)

JAZZ SINGER AUDITIONS:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. Room SH 46. 4:30-5:40pm
RECALLS: Thursday, September 25, 2008. 3:10-4:20 pm

Audition Procedures for Concert Choir/Women’s Choir (MUEN 275/272):

1. Prepare the following excerpts. PDF versions of the excerpts are available by clicking on the blue title of each piece.

2. Be prepared to sight read and vocalize throughout your range.

3. Testing of rhythmic and tonal recall abilities.

 

Audition Procedures for Lawrence Chorale (MUEN 270):

1. Introductory choral experience open to all students.

2. Prepare a short solo of your choice for correct voice placement in the ensemble.

 

Audition Procedures for Jazz Singers (MUEN 215):

  1. Prepare any two parts appropriate to your range on the excerpt, Lullaby of Birdland - arr. Darmon Meader. (Be able to sing your part alone and while others are singing other parts.)
  2. Prepare a memorized jazz solo (your choice) that shows your abilities as a performer.
  3. Be prepared to scat over a 12-bar Blues progression in the key of B flat.
  4. Voice majors must clear their participation in this ensemble with their studio teacher.

CONCERT CHOIR begins with a retreat experience on Friday, September 26. All choir members selected for this ensemble are required to attend this annual Björklunden choir retreat:

CANTALA rehearsals begin on Monday, September 29 at 3:10 pm in SHAT 163. Please note:

VIKING CHORALE will begin on Tuesday, September 30 at 5:45 pm in CHAPEL.

JAZZ SINGERS will begin on Tuesday, September 30 at 3:10 pm in SHAT 46 (Jazz Room).

 

Concert Choir
RehearsalTimes/ Location:

Cantala (Women’s Choir)
RehearsalTimes/ Location:

Viking Chorale Rehearsal Times:

Lawrence Jazz Singers Rehearsal Times:

 

Required Choir Concert Attire

CONCERT CHOIR AND CANTALA WOMEN

Women participating in Concert Choir or Cantala will need to purchase the Odessa Top and Dmitra Skirt from Stage Accents.  Their website is:
www.stageaccents.com (click on “View Our Line” and then click on “Formal Separates” to find the descriptions). Their direct telephone number is 1-800-631-1611.

Following is the information you will need:

Stage Accents will accept check or money order but credit card is preferred.  Please be very careful when determining the size to order since there will be a restocking fee for returns.

You will also need a pair of comfortable, black dress shoes, black undergarments and black nylons.  Hem length is 1/2" off the floor with your dress shoes on.

 

VIKING CHORALE WOMEN

(Please note: As an option, any Viking Chorale Women may elect to purchase the women's concert attire required for Concert Choir and Cantala.)

  

ALL MEN
Tuxedo required with the following specifications:

Online:
Stage Accents:  www.stageaccents.com
(The “Premier Tuxedo Ensemble” is available for the bargain price of $105.  However, you may wish to "upgrade" to a wool-blend ensemble for a nicer look and feel.)

Appleton Stores:
Gingiss Formalwear:  Fox River Mall (830-3677)
DuBois Formalwear:  Fox River Mall (738-0166)
The Formal Event:  2415 North Richmond (730-8321)

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