posted 8/14/08
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new DC-based chamber choir
dedicated to the idea that all music is full of energy and drama, and
should be performed as such. Under the musical direction of Scott
Dettra, Organist of Washington National Cathedral, the group will
place the expression of text at the center of musical dialogue, and
vividly convey the imagery, energy, and emotion at the core of each
work it performs.
We are looking for 20 enthusiastic singers willing to take risks in
their joint rediscovery of repertoire from the sixteenth to twentieth
centuries. Beauty of voice is important, but not more than the
ability to convincingly express all shades of human expression, from
fiery passion to reflective devotion. In addition, stylistic
expertise, listening ability, excellent sight-reading and intonation,
vibrato control, and foreign language ability are all highly sought.
Please contact Thierry van Bastelaer at thierryvanbast@yahoo.com for
more information and to schedule an audition. Please include a list
of choral/solo experience, and a few sentences as to why you are
interested in joining the group.
posted 8/6/08
The Catholic University of America Town and Gown Chorus is currently seeking singers for their 2008-09 season. This 50-voice ensemble is the official community chorus of The Catholic University of America and offers students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local DC community members an opportunity for a deepened and enriching experience in the choral art.
Repertoire includes major classic works of choral literature and new or lesser-known pieces of merit. Rehearsals take place on Tuesdays from 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. in the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music Building on The Catholic University of America campus. The first rehearsal of the new season will be on Tuesday, August 26th.
For more details please contact the director, Jennifer Seighman, at 06seighman@cua.edu or (202)347-0370.
posted 8/6/08
AUDITION
Classical Vocal Arts Studio (CVAS) will have a special audition for the
Studio’s European Opera Program for Under Graduate and Post Graduate Opera
Singers. The program provides major role preparation as well the
opportunity to participate in opera performances with professional
European opera theaters, as well as summer festivals.
This is an innovative collaboration between CVAS and European opera
theaters and festivals designed to benefit CVAS artists embarking upon
their career.
The audition will be held on September 20th and 27th at Lutheran Place
Memorial Church on 1226 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
Audition for Saturday, September 20th: 10AM – 6PM
Audition for Saturday, September 27th: 10AM – 6PM
The candidates must prepare three arias and send a resume, photo, and
check or money order for an application fee of $15 and audition fee of $40
(one combined payment of $55) made out to: Classical Vocal Arts Studi o and
send to the address above. The application deadline is September 5th.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION,PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT:www.classicalvocalarts.com or call: 410-458-8770 or 301-801-4250
posted 7/30/08
Schola Terra Mariae
Chant ensembles-in-residence
Saint Bernadette Church
Silver Spring, Maryland
Archdiocese of Maryland
Schola Terra Mariae welcomes men and women interested in singing Gregorian chant and other Medieval music in the Catholic liturgy to contact use about our Montgomery County-based chant ensembles. Our membership happily and productively combines professional musicians and amateur singers of widely varying experience. As implied by the name schola, all members consider themselves students devoted to learning about and bringing to life the profound beauty of this venerable liturgical song. We are united in our love for this the Church's own, most authentic music and in our desire to live out the Vatican II directive that chant be given 'pride of place' in the liturgy. We rehearse weekly and sing at least once each month at both the Saturday Vigil Mass (5:00) and early Sunday Mass (7:30) at Saint Bernadette's. We sing at other liturgies, including those of other parishes, by invitation. A men's ensemble currently exists and a women's ensemble in now being formed. For more information, please contact the Magister Chori (choirmaster), Dr. Daniel Bennett Page, at DPage@UBalt.edu .
posted 7/28/08
Ohr Kodesh Congregation
8300 Meadowbrook Lane
Chevy Chase MD 20815
The Ohr Kodesh High Holiday Choir seeks singers! Basses, baritones, tenors especially needed; sopranos and altos very welcome. Group combines professionals, others; some positions paid per experience, ability. Required: able to stay on pitch, blend well. Desired: experience with Jewish music or liturgy. Contact Cantor Edwin Gerber, 301-589-5880, x. 18; or P’nina Plotkin McCabe, Director, 301-524-4243.
posted 7/17/08
Greetings Colleagues,
This year marks my third year as course manager for the Washington DC Advanced Course for Trebles. As many of you have already experienced, it takes an advanced core of alto, tenor and bass singers to support these talented treble voices. This year, the course is filled to capacity with 27 trebles participating from across the country. I am grateful to the music staff at the Washington National Cathedral, St. Albans School and St. Alban's Church for their hospitality to us each year. This year the course is the choir in residence a the cathedral for the week. To the best RSCM choristers from across the country we host the best choirmasters. This year is no exception with Frank Boles coming from St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Indianapolis.
Won't you consider joining Frank and me this year for another outstanding course as a supporting singer? This course is, to many, the jewel of the RSCM training course summer offerings. We are blessed to host it here in the national capital. Please respond early to insure your space. If you reply to this message and do not receive a response from me, please phone me at the number listed below. E-mail server mishaps do occur here at St. Paul's and I want to be certain that communicate with each one of you in a timely, efficient manner. Each year I turn away countless people because these vacancies fill early. All I ask is that you commit to the entire schedule and learn the music completely in advance of the rehearsals. The advanced nature of the week requires that singers learn the parts before meeting with the music director. Reply with your mailing address so that I can send a music packet your way along with other contact information so that I may quickly and easily reach you. I have attached the adult singer schedule for your convenience. Please feel free to forward this message to any who may be interested. I look forward to hearing from you, Douglas A. Beck, Organist-Choirmaster St. Paul's Episcopal Church 228 S Pitt St Alexandria VA 22314 (703)549-3312 ext. 17 or douglas@stpaulsepis.com.
posted 7/1/08
Chanticleer is currently searching nation-wide for a countertenor (preferably one who can sing in the soprano range) to join the Grammy award winning group for the '08-'09 season. This vacancy was unexpected and we are asking for possible singers to make themselves known to us as soon as possible. Live auditions are currently scheduled for THIS Monday, July 7 in San Francisco. The start date would be as soon as possible, but no later than September 9. Audition materials should be sent immediately to Joseph Jennings, Chanticleer, 44 Page St., San Francisco, CA 94102. Please put "Audition Materials" on the outside of the envelope. Please include a CD or tape with two contrasting selections and a demonstration of vocal range; photo; and current resume.
Please direct any questions to Joseph Jennings jhjennings@aol.com
or Matt Oltman moltman@yahoo.com 415-305-4557
Many thanks for your time.
Matt Oltman
Music Director, Chanticleer
posted 6/19/08
I am a lyric-coloratura soprano and hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with a concentration in Voice from Shenandoah University. My résumé may be downloaded here.
I seek an experienced voice teacher with a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Vocal performance and/or vocal pedagogy that could help me develop the range and technical skills needed to sing the Italian Bel Canto repertoire (i.e the Verdi , Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini roles). and also help me expand my oratorio repertoire.
I have been sight impaired since birth and am considered legally blind by the state of Virginia so do not hold a driver's license. I live in the Leesburg area in Loudoun County and seek a voice teacher willing to teach in my home. Gas and travel expenses may be included in the fee per lesson.
Prospective teachers may reach me at home; (703) 669-2295 or cell; (703) 447-6771.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Mia Fleming
posted 6/15/08
Interested in performing choral music from all over the world?
The Washington International Chorus is looking for Basses and Sopranos. This vibrant and exciting group of people perform an eclectic international repertoire. Singers looking to join should have: a) sight-reading skills, and b) prior chorus/choir singing experience.Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in downtown DC.
See http://www.washingtoninternationalchorus.com for more information.
posted 5/28/08
The choir at Church of the Reformation is organizing its second tour to Europe.
Following a very successful and highly enjoyable tour to London, Paris and
Geneva in May, 2006, the choir is planning another 10 day trip, this time to
Slovakia, The Czech Republic and Germany from Oct. 3 to Oct. 13 or 14th, 2008.
Flying out of Dulles Airport on Friday afternoon, we'll arrive in Vienna
Saturday morning. After a short bus tour of Vienna, we'll proceed to Bratislava,
Slovakia, where the choir will remain until Tuesday morning, leaving ample time
for sight-singing and giving their first concert. Then on to Prague, where the
choir will be performing Wednesday evening. We leave Prague and head to Leipzig
to visit the Thomaskirche, where Johann Sebastian Bach was Kappellmeister for
many years. Then on to Wittenberg, Germany, where the choir will give a concert
at the historic Castle Church, where Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the
door. Participants will have the option of prolonging for an extra day in Berlin before returning to Dulles.
We're recruiting choral singers of all voice parts. A six-week rehearsal period
will begin at Church of the Reformation toward the end of August, culminating in
a "Bon Voyage" recital the last weekend of September. There will be space
available for non-singing tour participants, spouses and friends, but priority
is given to singers.
The total cost of the trip for double occupancy including all airfare, hotels
and ground transportation is $2,300.00. Single-occupancy accommodations are
available for $3,000.00.
I'm attaching a flier with all the important information. Please visit our web
page at www.reformationchoir.org for the most updated information.
It would be a pleasure to have you on board for this choral experience. Please
feel free to forward all of this information to anyone who might be interested.
Thanks and all the best,
Paul Leavitt
Director of Music and Art
Church of the Reformation
212 East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC
leavitt@reformationdc.org
pdleavitt3@comcast.net
540 287 3145 cell
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