We invite inquiries from qualified singers in all voice parts who are excited by the prospect of rehearsing and performing challenging repertoire with a selective ensemble of dedicated and experienced singers. Interested candidates should have strong musicianship skills and be sensitive to issues of blend, intonation, phrasing, and diction. Inquiries from prospective altos, tenors, and low basses are especially welcome.
Auditions will last approximately 15 minutes and candidates should arrive at least 10 minutes in advance of their scheduled time. Auditioning singers will perform two a cappella works as part of an SATB quartet. Music will be provided in advance. In addition, singers will be asked to perform a few simple vocal exercises to assess range, dynamic control, articulation, and vowel color.
For more information and to schedule an audition, please click here to fill out our online audition request form. A representative from Voce will contact you to confirm an audition time and to provide additional information. Please write to voceva@icloud.com with any questions.
Direct link to online audition form: http://goo.gl/forms/NYMmmrEXCVh1B2Cw1
ABOUT VOCE
Hailed by The Washington Post as "Northern Virginia's premier choral ensemble," Voce is a group of highly skilled, volunteer singers dedicated to the study and performance of the greatest works from the chamber chorus repertoire. Throughout its 28-year history, Voce has gained national recognition for its commitment to commissioning new works by distinguished composers. Voce's most recent commission, by Stephen Caracciolo, was premiered by the group in 2016, and is featured on a new Voce CD, "Encounter," released in May. Dr. Richard Giarusso serves as artistic director of the 38-voice ensemble.
Repertoire for the 2017-18 season includes works of Vaughan Williams, Howells, Brahms, Harris, Byrd, Tallis, Talbot, Gjeilo, and others. Weekly rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from early September through late April, with performances in October, December, and April.
