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Audition for the critically acclaimed choral/vocal ensemble
SCHOLA CANTORUM ON HUDSON!
All singers volunteer their time and are selected by audition. Requisites for auditioning include previous choral experience, music-reading ability and a clear voice with good intonation. The primary audition season is June and July of each year. August auditions are entertained as openings remain. A waiting list is maintained for openings that sometimes occur during the performing season. When a singer auditions for appointment to Schola Cantorum on Hudson (SCH), it is for the full season.
Singers with interest in the Schola Repertory Singers (SRS) and Schola Sings Solo (SSS) cast are strongly encouraged to audition in June and July for strongest consideration. NOTE: Interest in these smaller ensembles should be expressed at the time the audition is scheduled. www.scholaonhudson.org/performing_ensembles
Manhattan audition dates are July 2nd and July 26th.
New Jersey auditions are scheduled by appointment.
Please bring a completed audition form to your appointment.
www.scholaonhudson.org/sites/default/files/forms/Auditions_Form.pdf
For Frequently asked questions, please visit: www.scholaonhudson.org/audition_faqs
Elements of the Audition
A classical solo: oratorio aria or art-song preferred (Bring a score for the accompanist).
* Scales (major, minor, chromatic and whole-tone)
* Pitch memory drills
* Intervals
* Sight-reading
2012-2013 Season concert schedule
Season Theme: Our Mother Earth
Before continuing the audition process, please take the time to look through the following concert dates to be sure there are no schedule conflicts going into the season:
17 and 18 November 2012: Canopy of Life --focus on the importance of trees to health
9 and 15 December 2012: Holiday concert --including Christmas portion of Messiah
23 and 24 March 2013: Mother Nurture --nurture of the human spirit through the natural beauty of the earth; including the Dvorak Songs of Nature.
18 and 19 May 2013: Spirit Earth --our Ethnic-Series offering, focusing on the understanding of indigenous Americans of human responsibility to Earth's health and care.
Request an Audition
Tell us about yourself, and request a call from our Auditions Coordinator by completing the form below, or calling directly: 888-407-6002 ext. 3
Not sure if you should audition for SCH? Talk to our Auditions Coordinator. She can tell you what you need to know in order to decide.
