Monday, September 7, 2009

Chorus Audition, Washington DC Christmas Revels

The 2009 CHRISTMAS REVELS Auditions for Teens and Children
Performance Dates: Eight performances at Lisner Auditorium: December 5-6 & 11-13
Website: http://revelsdc.org/
General Information Page: http://revelsdc.org/auditions.html

CHILDREN'S AUDITION DATES
AGES: Seeking strong performers entering entering grades 3-5 in Fall 2009
DATES: Friday, September 11 at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00pm
Saturday, September 12 at 10:30 and 11:30am
Sunday, September 13 (afternoon - Callbacks Only)
LOCATION: The auditions and callbacks will be held at the Washington Revels Office (531 Dale Drive, Sliver Spring, MD)
APPOINTMENT: You must call the Revels office after Aug. 17 at 301-587-3835 to sign up for an audition slot.
REQUIREMENTS: Each child should prepare an unaccompanied song that he or she enjoys singing and is comfortable with (no pop songs or show tunes, please). The ability to speak Italian is helpful but not required.
Please note: The Washington Revels community reflects our larger community and seeks to create a diverse cast consisting of strong performers of all backgrounds and ancestries.

Performance Dates: Eight performances at Lisner Auditorium:
December 5-6 & 11-13

TEEN AUDITIONS:
Seeking strong singers and dancers entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2009
DATE: Saturday, September 12 at 3:00, 4:15, 5:30 and 6:45pm
LOCATION: Teen auditions will at the Washington Revels Office (531 Dale Drive, Sliver Spring, MD) .
APPOINTMENT: You must call the Revels office after Aug. 17 at 301-587-3835 to sign up for an audition slot.
REQUIREMENTS: Each teen should prepare an unaccompanied song that he or she enjoys singing and is comfortable with (no pop songs or show tunes, please). The ability to speak Italian is helpful but not required. A carol or traditional song is ideal. The audition process will also include group singing and moving or dancing with others and will take approximately one hour. Washington Revels Teens rehearse with the Adult Chorus. View the Adult Chorus Rehearsal Schedule at the Revels website before coming to your audition and be prepared to list any potential conflicts on your audition form.

Interested teens or parents should send an email to info@revelsdc.org or contact Susan Lewis at slewis@revelsdc.org if you have questions.