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A Capella Ensemble of NY (updated
5/9/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Friday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chinatown
Wanted: 1 bass to be paid $60 for May 31 concert and at least 2 rehearsals (must be below 24 years old with good reading skills).
No membership dues. An a cappella choir whose goal is to be like the Orpheus Orchestra--perform with NO CONDUCTOR. AKA NY Madrigal Ensemble, LLC. Present members, some of whom are choir directors, are semi-professional musically-trained singers who, inspired by past participation in their college Madrigal group (with NO conductor) want to continue that tradition. Their ex-college Madrigal group still exists and has been winning major choral competitions in Europe including the Le Grand Prix Choral Competition in Tours, France in 1997.
We sing in SBAT quartets and semi-circle formation. This allows us to hear each other well, be in-sync and blend our voices easily. Most importantly, in this formation one experiences the greatest joy from the songs as one hears all the voice parts equally in a blended sound. We want to have at least a double-octet. We aim to improve our quality, perform concerts twice a year with great artistry and gain a good reputation to sing in weddings/receptions for a fee to be split evenly among singers. Rehearsals Friday nights in Chinatown. Basic sight-reading skills and fairly straight tone or fast-fine vibrato needed. Send e-mail edsantayana@yahoo.com or call 212-824-6923.
Adesso Choral Society (updated
5/21/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgefield, CT
The Adesso Choral Society is currently auditoning women for a treble voice concert to be held in November 2007 in the Danbury, CT area. We are a small vocal ensemble where every voice counts! Founded in 2002 in order to create a forum for contemporary composers, Adesso places special emphasis on performing music by living composers, particularly those from the greater Danbury, CT area. Among the composers programmed for the upcoming season are Ronald Perera, Francis Poulenc, Allen Brings and Margaret Collins Stoop. Prospective singers should have excellent blending ability, as well as good sight reading skills. To arrange an audition contact Margaret Collins Stoop. For more information, please e-mail megcollins@stoop.org or visit www.adessochoralsociety.com.
All Saints Episcopal Parish Choir (updated
11/1/2002)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday evening, Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hoboken, NJ
The choir is in session September through May. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM and Sunday mornings 10:15 - 10:45. The group sings each Sunday for the 11:00 AM service as well as for a few other events during the year. We are a semi-professional group with some paid singers joining us on Sunday mornings. The repertoire is varied though much of the music is unaccompanied, often from the Renaissance. The group is approximately 15 members at this time with a fairly high level of proficiency. All Saints Parish is a progressive, diverse, welcoming and appreciative Christian community in Hoboken, NJ (a very short bus or PATH train ride from Manhattan). Interested singers should contact Barry Oliver, Director of Music, at 201-963-4418 or at barry.oliver3@verizon.net.
All paid positions at All Saints Parish are currently filled.
American Radio Choir (updated
10/9/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Varies *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhattan
The American Radio Choir is a group of professional singers that sings and records music written in the Americas. We are currently holding auditions for our Choral Scholars program, paid positions ($100) for singers age 15-25 to sing with the professional group in a portion of our upcomming recordings. The current choral scholar positions are for Music of the New World, a recording that takes place before a live audience in St Paul's Chapel on October 26 and 27 . Scholars will rehearse on select Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout October, join with the professional singers for two rehearsals in late October, and participate in the recording that will first appear on our website and later be made available for broadcast. Auditions will remain open until at least October 1, and we are auditioning for all voice parts. We may take any number up to 20 singers, and we will provide music and a small travel stipend Choral Scholars participating in this event will retain permanent "alum" status and will be invited to participate in future events.
Auditioning singers are asked to choose and sing a prepared song unaccompanied, and also sing a few scales and take a quick tonal memory test. Interested singers are encouraged to listen to our pilot recording at www.americanradiochoir.org. Musicians interested in auditioning should contact founder and Artistic Director Daniel Shaw at americanradiochoir@gmail.com.
Americas Vocal Ensemble (updated
9/12/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: East Village
The Americas Vocal Ensemble, Nelly Vuksic, Music Director, is a professional chamber group whose repertory focuses on the music of the Americas, early to contemporary, including numerous premieres by living composers. Auditions are arranged individually throughout the year for singers with excellent tone quality, sight-reading skills and ability to blend in an ensemble as well as singing solos. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is not required but is a plus. For info and auditions, contact Nelly Vuksic at 718-261-4494 or vuksic@earthlink.net.
AmorArtis (updated
8/4/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
AmorArtis is an active chamber chorus of 35 singers based in New York City. There are a few openings for singers with exceptional sight reading skills and the ability (and desire) to blend seamlessly with the other singers. There is one weekly rehearsal on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 on the Upper East Side, and additional rehearsals are usually held before concerts. The AmorArtis season consists of several concerts and a High Mass on the third sunday of each month at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament on the Upper West Side. Please call Johannes Somary at (718) 884-5547 to arrange an audition.
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Amuse (updated
8/4/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Amuse is a 16-voice women's group founded in 2002 and dedicated to small ensemble singing. We offer singers an opportunity to work in a setting where every voice counts and where making music, not learning notes, is the priority. We have seven rehearsals and a dress in the three weeks prior to each concert. Music and part assignments are distributed to singers at two informal "read-throughs" usually 4-6 weeks before each rehearsal period. We ask that singers learn their notes prior to our first rehearsal and that they work between rehearsals to clean up problems. Our goal is to concentrate on making music, to perform at the highest level possible, and to communicate the meaning of the music to our audience. We provide as much support as possible to help individual singers reach this goal.
We perform three concerts a year in June, September, January) in New York City, tour to Boston each Fall and do other performances as they arise.
Our music director is Kristina Boerger, a talented conductor, singer and lecturer. We audition singers throughout the year. Please visit our website at www.amusesingers.org for additional information about our season, rehearsal schedules, repertory and contact information to set up an audition.
Angelica (updated
5/21/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hastings-on-Hudson
Angelica is a Westchester-based women's vocal chamber group that formed in 1996. Performances are biannual, in both Manhattan and Westchester. Over the past ten years, Angelica has developed a rich repertory of music ranging from early anonymous music to contemporary compositions. Angelica also performs unique genres of music including Sephardic, American folk and jazz, and sometimes incorporates instrumental accompaniment.
Angelica rehearses on Monday evenings, 7:00-9:15, in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. We would like to add singers who have clear tones (without vibrato), and are good sight-readers. If you're interested in auditioning, please call or e-mail Marie at (914) 478-3267 or mlc@mindspring.com.
Antioch (updated
11/25/2005)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently looking for highly professional singers for the remainder of the 2005-2006 season. Currently, we are auditioning all voice parts (especially soprano) . Ideal candidates should posess strong sight-reading skills, love and knowledge of all types of classic/comtemporary choral literature and the ability to sing straight tone when necessary. Antioch rehearses in Summit, NJ on Sunday afternoons during the season and would therefore prefer New Jersey-based musicians. Antioch is a professional vocal ensemble of 10-12 singers represented by Artists International Management. Highlights for this season include our "Concerts at Calvary" series and Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston SC. Interested musicians should contact the Artistic Director, Joshua Copeland, at joshua@antiochonline.com or (973) 819-2135 to set up an audition. For more information about Antioch, please visit our website: www.antiochonline.com.
APBA Memorial Choir (updated
11/5/2003)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Saturday or Sunday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Queens
The APBA Memorial Choir performs each year in or around the month of April. The choir is looking for singers in all sections-- S,A,T and B. Our next auditions will be in January / February 2004. Rehearsals are at St. Andrew Avelino, 158th Street and Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY. The group is made up of experienced volunteers and no formal music training is required but is a plus. For more information, visit our web site at www.nycapba.org/choir or contact the choir manager at choir@nycapba.org.
Ars Musica Chorale (updated
3/20/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgewood, NJ
The Ars Musica Chorale, a concert chorus of approximately 50 voices, is looking for singers in all voice parts. The Chorale is currently preparing J. S. Bach's Mass in B Minor for a performance on Saturday, June 7, 2008 in Ridgewood, NJ. Some basic music skills are preferred and passing a vocal audition is required. Regular rehearsals are held on 7:30 PM Tuesday nights at The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Interested singers are welcome to join us at any rehearsal or contact Alexandra Cramer at 973-628-8793 or arsmusica@hotmail.com to make audition arrangements. Dues apply if a singer joins the Chorale.
Ars Musica Chorale, one of the area's most dynamic and accomplished choral societies, recently celebrated its fortieth anniversary. This exciting organization has explored virtually every aspect of choral music from early masses to world premieres. The Chorale has sung in Carnegie Hall and throughout Europe. Guest soloists have included Jane Bunnell and Lauren Flanigan. Music Director/Conductor Robert Long served as Director of Music at St. Patrick's Cathedral where he conducted the Cathedral Choir and many world-renowned guest artists. He currently serves as Minister of Music for Corpus Christi Parish in Chatham, NJ.
AXA/Equitable Center Chorus (updated
8/31/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Rockefeller Center
Rehearsals for 2004-2005 season begin on Tuesday, September 14, at noon in the AXA/Equitable Building, 1290 Avenue of the Americas (at 52nd Street). Chorus will present two performances of holiday music in the lobby on Wednesday, December 15 at noon and Thursday, December 16 at 1 PM. Membership in the Chorus is open to employees of the AXA/Equitable group of companies and employees of other corporations in their buildings. Contact: Linda Drollinger at 212-314-4157.
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Bank Street Community Chorus (updated
3/24/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Bank Street Community Chorus is a small group that sings a diverse repertoire, including classical pieces and folk songs from many different cultures. We meet at Bank Street College (610 West 112th Street) on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30. No prior experience is necessary. You don't have to be a great sightreader as long as you are willing to work on your music reading skills. Our next concert is on Monday, May 19. E-mail eblumberg@bankstreet.edu for further information.
Bel Canto Chorale (updated
4/8/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Wantagh, NY
The Bel Canto Chorale is in its thirty-ninth year of performing master and secular works. Our members come from all over Long Island and share a desire to perform beautiful music! We are thrilled to be under the baton of our new director Gregory Mercer, who is also the Assistant Director for St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City. Our spring program on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 7 PM.will feature Schubert's Mass in G and Haydn's Nikolaimesse. Bel Canto always welcomes new members. Lower voices are particularly encouraged. For audition and concert information, contact; Patrick Reilly at (516) 459-9402.
Bella Voce Singers (updated
1/6/2008)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope (Brooklyn)
This amateur group's repertoire includes both sacred and secular works ranging from the Renaissance to Contemporary, paying special attention to works written in the past 40 years. Our mission is to bring a high standard of performance to the often neglected works of the female choral repertoire. We generally have 3-5 concerts per year, and membership is open to all females ages 18 and up who like to sing. This spring our concerts will be on May 18 and May 30, 2008, and we may have an additional performance in June.
Our repetoire for the spring include works by Gustav Holst (Choral Hymns from the Rig-Veda) and David Mooney (from his Irish Choral Series), to be performed with harp and piano. We are a fantastic and fun bunch of people who love to make great music. Open auditions will take place on Thursday, January 17 from 7 to 8:30 PM; please contact the director at jacorbin@gmail.com to schedule a time or ask questions. Additional times may be available by appointment only. Auditions and rehearsals take in Park Slope. Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 7-9 PM, and will begin on January 28.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope (Brooklyn)
This amateur group's repertoire includes both sacred and secular works ranging from the Renaissance to Contemporary, paying special attention to works written in the past 40 years. Our mission is to bring a high standard of performance to the often neglected works of the female choral repertoire. We generally have 3-5 concerts per year, and membership is open to all females ages 18 and up who like to sing. This spring our concerts will be on May 18 and May 30, 2008, and we may have an additional performance in June.
Our repetoire for the spring include works by Gustav Holst (Choral Hymns from the Rig-Veda) and David Mooney (from his Irish Choral Series), to be performed with harp and piano. We are a fantastic and fun bunch of people who love to make great music. Open auditions will take place on Thursday, January 17 from 7 to 8:30 PM; please contact the director at jacorbin@gmail.com to schedule a time or ask questions. Additional times may be available by appointment only. Auditions and rehearsals take in Park Slope. Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 7-9 PM, and will begin on January 28.
Beyond Blessed (updated
4/10/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown West
JC Thompson & Beyond Blessed is an ensemble of vocal musicians dedicated to glorifying God and spreading the message of unconditional love to the world through music. Beyond Blessed just recorded their first project Born To Praise and are currently in the process of recording their debut album, Were Beyond Blessed. Beyond Blessed offers a unique sound of gospel with a mixture of Broadway, jazz, funk, R&B, hip-hop and soul. Rehearsals are Thursdays 7-10 PM and alternating Fridays and Saturdays 7-10 PM. Auditions will be held Saturday, April 14 and ongoing throughout the season. For information, e-mail info@beyondblessedmusic.com.
Big Apple Chorus (updated
2/18/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
The Big Apple Chorus, representing Manhattan's chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society invites men of all ages and voice parts to discover the art and joys of singing twentieth century American popular standards in close, four-part, a cappella harmony. This 95-man Chorus is ranked among the world's top performing and competing Barbershop Harmony groups and is known for its unique New York spin and progressive approach to this otherwise traditional and rich harmonic style. Quartet singing opportunities are also available.
Rehearsals are open to all prospective participants every Monday (except national holidays) from 7-10 PM at Norman Thomas (111 East 33rd Street between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue), 2nd floor auditorium. For more information, visit www.BigAppleChorus.com or write Nealsiegal@aol.com.
Bloomfield Chorale (updated
9/28/2003)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bloomfield, NJ
The Bloomfield Chorale (formerly the Bloomfield Civic Chorus) invites skilled choral singers to audition. Dr. Mark Terenzi, Kean University Music Department Chairperson, is the new conductor. Performances are in the prestigious New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights from 7:15-9:45 in Bloomfield (GSP exit 148). Repertoire includes anthems by G.F. Handel performed with a professional orchestra; American choral music by Bernstein, Copland, Thompson as well as African-American spirituals arranged by Robert Shaw and Moses Hogan; selections performed with the 30-piece Bloomfield Mandolin Orchestra. Auditions are Monday, October 6 and Thursday, October 9. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, October 14. To schedule an audition, call Bloomfield Chorale Director of Publicity Barbara Shank at 973-696-6875 or e-mail her at geni302365@aol.com.
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Boonton United Methodist Church Choir (updated
8/18/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday evening, Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Boonton, NJ
The choir is in session year round, with small groups and solos during the summer. Rehearsals Wednesdays evenings (biweekly - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays) 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (September to May) and Sunday mornings 9:15 AM to 9:50 AM (year round). The group sings each Sunday for the 10:00 AM service as well as for a few other events during the year. We are a volunteer group. The repertoire is widely varied, and the music is selected to fit the interest and capabilities of the group. We are frequently accompanied by a praise and worship band made up of the pastor and church members. The choir presently has approximately 10 members. Boonton United Methodist is an extremely friendly, welcoming, diverse and appreciative Christian community in Morris County, NJ. Interested singers and volunteer musicians should contact Gerard DeMan, Director of Music, at 973-491-7499 (daytime) or at GDeMan@NJTransit.com.
Borough of Manhattan Community College Downtown Chorus (updated
12/22/2007)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
The Borough of Manhattan Community College Downtown Chorus is a new choral organization dedicated to fostering and sharing the art and joy of choral music and to enriching and educating our City's downtown community through concert performances of music from diverse historical periods and cultures.
The chorus' founder and artistic director is Dr. Eugenia Oi Yan Yau who is assistant professor of music at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY). At BMCC she directs the college's choirs, including the BMCC Select Chorus which she founded in 2005, and teaches voice. Dr. Yau has also served as the director of the Pace University Downtown Chorale.
In the spring of 2008, in addition to our regular on-campus concerts, our choruses will be joining other 100 hundred singers to perform the Fauré's Requiem in Carnegie Hall. The BMCC Downtown Chorus will rehearse on Tuesday evenings, September through May, at the BMCC campus, 199 Chambers Street, NY, NY 10007 from 7:15-9:30 PM. The first spring rehearsal is scheduled for January 29, 2008 in Room S190.
The Chorus is looking for many new voices to join a friendly -- and varied -- core group of singers. Singers of all experience levels and of all vocal ranges are welcome. The ability to read music is a plus but not a requirement as is prior chorale experience. Interested persons should contact Dr. Yau at (212) 220-8000 ext. 7240 or e-mail eyau@bmcc.cuny.edu for an appointment.
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
The Borough of Manhattan Community College Downtown Chorus is a new choral organization dedicated to fostering and sharing the art and joy of choral music and to enriching and educating our City's downtown community through concert performances of music from diverse historical periods and cultures.
The chorus' founder and artistic director is Dr. Eugenia Oi Yan Yau who is assistant professor of music at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY). At BMCC she directs the college's choirs, including the BMCC Select Chorus which she founded in 2005, and teaches voice. Dr. Yau has also served as the director of the Pace University Downtown Chorale.
In the spring of 2008, in addition to our regular on-campus concerts, our choruses will be joining other 100 hundred singers to perform the Fauré's Requiem in Carnegie Hall. The BMCC Downtown Chorus will rehearse on Tuesday evenings, September through May, at the BMCC campus, 199 Chambers Street, NY, NY 10007 from 7:15-9:30 PM. The first spring rehearsal is scheduled for January 29, 2008 in Room S190.
The Chorus is looking for many new voices to join a friendly -- and varied -- core group of singers. Singers of all experience levels and of all vocal ranges are welcome. The ability to read music is a plus but not a requirement as is prior chorale experience. Interested persons should contact Dr. Yau at (212) 220-8000 ext. 7240 or e-mail eyau@bmcc.cuny.edu for an appointment.
Broadway at the Y Chorus (updated
9/11/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Sing classic songs from the American musical theater. This community chorus welcomes singers of all levels. A public performance ends the semester. Placement auditions on September 23. Twelve Thursday evening sessions beginning October 14. Fee is $175. Call 212-415-5580 to schedule an audition.
Bronx Concert Singers (updated
2/21/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bronx
The Bronx Concert Singers (BCS), is seeking altos, tenors and basses for our Spring 2008 concert, with orchestra, A Wider Baroque World, on Sunday, May 18, at 4:30 PM featuring Jan Dismas Zelenka's Miserere and Laudate Dominum, and works by Handel and Purcell. The program will also include Haydn's Missa Brevis St. Joannis de Deo. Interested singers are invited to attend a rehearsal with music director Robert René Galván. The chorus meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 10 PM at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1891 McGraw Avenue in the Parkchester section of the Bronx. For more information, please call (917) 743-4641, or e-mail BCS_info@bronxconcertsingers.org.
BCS is very easy to get to by public transportation. By subway, take the #6 to the Parkchester station stop. Walk north one block on Metropolitan Avenue, past Zaro's, to McGraw Avenue. Turn left and walk west one and one half blocks. Rehearsals are also convenient to several bus lines including the Bx36, Bx39, Bx4, Bx14, BxM6 (Manhattan express bus) and the Q44.
Bronx Opera Chorus (updated
2/10/2005)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bronx and Manhattan
Puccini's La Boheme, 4 performances (all English language) in May, 2005. Chorus auditions Saturday, February 26, 3-6 PM and Sun, February 27, 2-5 PM. Limited openings for soprano and mezzo; more openings for tenor and bass. Small honorarium provided. Possible small roles (men) and understudy/cover principals for choristers. Rehearsals begin Friday, March 4. To inquire as to rehearsal commitment and performance schedule, and schedule audition, send résume to Elizabeth Scott, Chorus Master bronxoperachorus@hotmail.com.
Brooklyn College Chorale (updated
7/26/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Brooklyn College
Brooklyn College Chorale will be accepting auditions for its fall 2007 semester. Please call 718-951-5000 x2888 for more information or to schedule an audition.
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Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale (updated
9/12/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope (Brooklyn)
The Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale, Nelly Vuksic, Music Director, welcomes new singers to its second season, 2007-2008. A dynamic chorus of 30-35 singers with high musical standards explores a rich variety of music styles, both a cappella and with orchestra from the Renaissance to the present. Great music making in a friendly atmosphere. The chorale performs two or more concerts during each season. For auditions and info, call the Conservatory at 718-622-3300.
Brooklyn Contemporary Chorus (updated
11/5/2007)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Brooklyn
The Chorus is a neighborhood based group of singers who have been performing in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods for over thirty-five years. We employ professional vocal and instrumental soloists for our performances. Our music ranges from works in the great choral tradition, to Gilbert and Sullivan, to settings of hymns and spirituals, to contemporary music.
We give three concerts a year--Fall, Palm Sunday and Spring. There is a suggested donation at all concerts. TDF vouchers are accepted.
We currently have approximately 40 members and are looking for singers of all voices. There is no audition—a love of music and an ear for music are the only requirements. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7:30-9:30 PM at Cadman Memorial Congregational Church at the corner of Lafayette and Clinton Avenues. Dues are collected twice a year from members to help defray rehearsal expenses, i.e space and rehearsal pianist. Members also purchase their musical scores. We employ professional vocal and instrumental soloists for our performances. While a portion of our expense is covered by membership dues, ticket sales, we actively solicit and receive donations from individuals and businesses and grants from government agencies and private foundations. We are a tax exempt organization. For information, contact director Aaron Williams at awilli6125@aol.com or 718-625-0305.
Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus (updated
12/25/2007)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus will hold auditions for its spring season on Monday, January 14, and Tuesday, January 15, from 6 to 7:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry Street, Brooklyn Heights (near the Clark Street stop on the Number 2 subway line). To schedule an audition, interested singers can leave a message on our automated line, 718-907-0963, or e-mail us at brooklynpchorus@yahoo.com. All voices welcome, but we especially need tenors and basses. We rehearse on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM at the Presbyterian Church, and the January 15 auditions will be followed at 7:30 by the first rehearsal of the spring season.
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus will hold auditions for its spring season on Monday, January 14, and Tuesday, January 15, from 6 to 7:30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 124 Henry Street, Brooklyn Heights (near the Clark Street stop on the Number 2 subway line). To schedule an audition, interested singers can leave a message on our automated line, 718-907-0963, or e-mail us at brooklynpchorus@yahoo.com. All voices welcome, but we especially need tenors and basses. We rehearse on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM at the Presbyterian Church, and the January 15 auditions will be followed at 7:30 by the first rehearsal of the spring season.
Brooklyn Repertory Opera Chorus (updated
1/12/2008)
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*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Repertory Opera Chorus is a mixed choir for Park Slope’s dynamic new opera company, dedicated to performing opera in innovative stagings that take the fear out of opera-going. The chorus is open to experienced amateur singers with strong sight-reading ability and a love for performing great operatic ensembles. Rehearsals are one weekday evening and one weekend afternoon per week, with additional rehearsals added during staging and tech weeks before a show. The company performs three productions per year, and is directed by experienced opera coaches from the Metropolitan Opera and the American Musical & Dramatic Academy.
Auditions are being held now for the March production of Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, to be sung in English translation, and accompanied with full orchestra. Performances will be March 8, 15, 16 and 22 at the historic Brooklyn Lyceum, at 4th Avenue and Union Street. To arrange for an audition time, please send a resume detailing training and experience to chorus@bropera.org. Prepare 2 solos in contrasting styles and languages (one should be in English). For further information, please contact director Conrad Chu at 917-533-9348 or conradchu@hotmail.com.
*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Repertory Opera Chorus is a mixed choir for Park Slope’s dynamic new opera company, dedicated to performing opera in innovative stagings that take the fear out of opera-going. The chorus is open to experienced amateur singers with strong sight-reading ability and a love for performing great operatic ensembles. Rehearsals are one weekday evening and one weekend afternoon per week, with additional rehearsals added during staging and tech weeks before a show. The company performs three productions per year, and is directed by experienced opera coaches from the Metropolitan Opera and the American Musical & Dramatic Academy.
Auditions are being held now for the March production of Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana, to be sung in English translation, and accompanied with full orchestra. Performances will be March 8, 15, 16 and 22 at the historic Brooklyn Lyceum, at 4th Avenue and Union Street. To arrange for an audition time, please send a resume detailing training and experience to chorus@bropera.org. Prepare 2 solos in contrasting styles and languages (one should be in English). For further information, please contact director Conrad Chu at 917-533-9348 or conradchu@hotmail.com.
Brooklyn Youth Chorus (updated
4/15/2005)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Cobble Hill
Auditions for BYCA’s fall semester will be held in mid-June. Girls entering grades 2 through 11 and boys entering grades 2 through 7 are invited to audition for membership in one of the Academy’s three Training Chorus Divisions, or the advanced Concert Chorus. Admission is based on musical potential, skill, interest and enthusiasm. Check our website or call (718) 243-9447 to schedule an audition or request further information.
The Academy's structure is designed to meet the needs of both the beginner and the advanced student, including those seeking pre-professional training. BYCA members receive rigorous musical instruction, including voice training, ear training, and music reading. The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy serves over 200 boys and girls from across New York City, representing over 140 public and independent schools. Rehearsals are held once or twice a week at BYCA's new facility at 179 Pacific Street in Brooklyn's picturesque Cobble Hill neighborhood. Financial aid is available based on demonstrated need, and additional merit-based scholarships are awarded for Voice Fellows for private study and coaching. The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy provides a rigorous program of vocal and musicianship training with additional opportunities for small group and private study including vocal and instrumental lessons and courses in theory, jazz improvisation, classical solo repertoire, musical theatre and other subjects. Choristers perform a varied repertoire of music spanning musical styles and periods - classical to contemporary, jazz, gospel, and international folk music - in a variety of languages. Performing in the Chorus's annual concerts and other professional engagements complements the educational curriculum and helps choristers to develop self-reliance, confidence, discipline and poise. In addition, the Concert Chorus records and travels for concert tours annually
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy is a not-for-profit educational organization funded by a combination of corporate, foundation, government and individual donations.
C4: The World's First Choral Composer/Conductor Collective (updated
2/21/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown East
Come audition for our Symphonic and Chamber Choruses! We are currently seeking all voice parts for both ensembles. If you're interested, please e-mail audition@c4ensemble.org and choose a convenient ten-minute time slot. We will be holding auditions: Thursday, March 6, 6:30-10 PM; Thursday, March 13, 6:30-10 PM; and Thursday, March 20, 6:30-10 PM. The location is the Norwegian Seamen's Church, 317 East 52nd St. between 1st and 2nd. Please specify which ensemble you're interested in, keeping in mind that the Chamber Chorus is a larger commitment, with weekly rehearsals and three concerts per season. There is no need to prepare a piece; the audition will consist of vocalizing, ear-training exercises, and a bit of easy sight-reading. We're looking forward to hearing you!
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Calvary Choir (updated
10/13/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Carnegie Hall area
Looking for a church home? Come join us! Our season begins September 4. Manhattan-based Calvary Choir leads worship during the 11:00 AM Sunday service and other special concert events throughout the year at Calvary Baptist Church (established 1847; independent). Rehearsals are 7:00 to 9:00 PM Thursdays and 10:00 AM Sundays.
Our mission is to offer praise to God through musical excellence. Your attention to vocal quality and skillful singing is a must, while placing aside your own ambitions in favor of worship and a servant-attitude towards others. Membership is open to disciplined professional and non-professional singers who publicly profess faith in Jesus Christ, and whose lives reflect their faith. Applicants are auditioned and interviewed. Positions are unpaid. If you are a believer, we are fervently praying that the Lord will lead you to us!
Our repertoire typically includes classical and 20th century sacred anthems by composers such as Handel, Rutter, Copland and Thompson. Conductor Stace Gaddy, Ph.D., the interim Director of Music at Calvary, includes worship and a short devotional in rehearsals. Calvary also offers you a church home with a vital spiritual life. We are located on 57th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Rehearsals take place next door to Calvary in the Salisbury Hotel’s second floor Regency Room. You are welcome to drop in on rehearsals. Please arrive before 7:00 and call first, if possible. Contact Dr. Gaddy during business hours at (212) 975-0170, ext. 32, or e-mail him at sgaddy@cbcnyc.org.
Canopus Singers (updated
9/8/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhattan
Founded in 2005, Canopus Singers is a chamber choir focusing on the rich choral heritage of Spain and Latin America. We perform mainly a cappella works in Spanish, both original compositions and arrangements. Canopus Singers is currently looking for voices in all ranges, but especially basses. Applicants should have good reading skills. While it is not necessary to speak Spanish, but singers are expected to have experience singing both in Spanish and in German. The group performs about three concerts a year and meets on a project basis, usually for four or five weeks before every concert. The next concert will take place on October 27, 2007, with rehearsals beginning on October 7, 2007 (eight rehearsals in total on various days of the week). To arrange an audition, please contact music director Guillermo Vaisman at guillermovaisman@yahoo.com.ar.
Cantabile Chamber Chorale (updated
9/8/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bound Brook, NJ
Cantabile Chamber Chorale, a mixed voice chamber vocal ensemble, is looking for singers in all voice parts. Our 2007-2008 season is a celebration of Cantabile’s 20th year of concert performances. Highlights will include premieres of 3 new commissions and a joint concert featuring a guest choir from Thailand and a local chamber orchestra to put the “icing on the cake” for this gala season.
Formed in 1987, Cantabile has gained recognition as an important element in New Jersey's music culture reflecting director Rebecca Scott's reputation for superb programming and her love of contemporary music and poetry. Membership in Cantabile presents opportunities for community service, friendship, and musical growth. Cantabile's concert productions include performance tours to Great Britain (1989), France (1995), Italy (2001), and Sweden (2005). We rehearse Wednesday nights from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM in Bound Brook, New Jersey. First rehearsal for the 2007-2008 season is Wednesday, September 5, 2007. To schedule an audition, please call (732) 560-7132, prompt #2, or e-mail to cantabile@worldnet.att.net. Visit our web site at www.cantabilechamberchorale.org.
CantaLyrica (updated
7/1/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hackensack, NJ
CantaLyrica, a growing northern New Jersey mixed chamber chorus, is looking for experienced singers for all voice parts. Rehearsals for the group's 2007-2008 season will start on Wednesday, September 12, 2007. The first performance, to be conducted by Music Director Joshua Greene, will take place at 4 PM Sunday, January 20, 2008 at the Central Unitarian Church in Paramus, NJ. The program will include Kodaly's Missa Brevis and Bach's Kantate Nr. 140. Mr. Greene is an assistant conductor at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, a private te acher of voice, piano and conducting, a vocal coach to leading opera singers and a noted recital accompanist. To arrange an audition, please call 201-837-1734.
Cantare (updated
8/15/2002)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Midtown
Cantare is a small, select ensemble of men's voices. The group performs a wide variety of music from various eras including music written for tenor and bass ranges as well as music written for soprano, alto, tenor and bass ranges. Conducted by and founded by Barry Oliver, Cantare has a particular commitment to the creation of new music through commissions to composers. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7:45 PM - 10:30 PM at 210 West 31st Street in midtown Manhattan. Cantare presents an annual series of two concerts. Other performing engagements do occur. Cantare is currently holding auditions for its Fall season beginning with rehearsal on September 18. We are currently hearing from all voice parts: countertenor, tenor, baritone, bass. The audition will consist of one prepared song or aria, some sight-singing and some vocal exercises. Skilled male singers wishing to audition for Cantare should contact Barry Oliver at barry.oliver3@verizon.net or telephone 201-963-4418.
Cantemus (updated
3/6/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Scarsdale, NY
In existence for 14 years, Cantemus is an SATB chamber choir of skilled musicians and trained singers who perform repertoire encompassing the 1400s through the present including theatre music, folk and jazzy pop arrangements. The group rehearses in Scarsdale, NY every other week and begins its season the Thursday after Labor Day.
Cantemus has given concerts in France at the invitation of the Cultural Attache of the Loire Valley and in July 2002 the group appeared in Prague, Marienbad, Salzburg and Vienna with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra. The group was enthusiastically received. "We ran out of encores," said conductor Jena Smith, a Juilliard grad and a mezzo-soprano soloist with the Robert Shaw Chorale on tour.
Ms. Smith welcomes all voices to audition. She utilizes soloists from the chorus. Three choral concerts with orchestra plus tour though Belgium and Holland with a few days in Paris, August 9 - 19, 2004. Basses and tenors needed! Please contact Cantemus at JenaCarole@aol.com for more information.
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Canterbury Choral Society (updated
2/21/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Join the Canterbury Choral Society for the May 18, 2008 performance of the Beethoven Mass In C Major, Opus 86 and the Mozart Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, K.339.
Now in its 56th season, under the direction of the legendary Charles Dodsley Walker, The Canterbury Choral Society performes and rehearsas at The Church of the Heavenly Rest located at 90th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, New York. This east side choral organization requires no dues, although an annual contribution is encouraged, and requires no purchase of concert tickets by members although all efforts are made to sell tickets.
Famous for its performances of the Mahler 8th Symphony at Carnegie Hall, this chorus of about 90 members has a long record of performing the great choral masterpieces with full orchestra and soloists. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Church of the Heavenly Rest, with a few extra rehearsals just prior to performance. This is a social choral society that has an annual winter ski weekend and Spring Frolic and a beautiful Hudson River Estate.
Auditions for singers from all sections are in progress for our new concert cycle beginning February 25. Some sight reading ability and experience are of help. Bring a short work of your choice to sing at audition. Rehearsal CDs are usually made available, at cost, to assist in music study. Performances are generally done in black robes or, occasionaly, in tuxedo/black skirt concert dress. Some professional singers are in attendance in each section as section leaders. Charles Dodsley Walker is the founder of the Berkshire Choral Festival and is revered as the dedicated musician and beloved choral director that he is. Call Charles Dodsly Walker at 212-222-9458 for an audition appointment and join us for the spring concert on May 18.
Canticum Novum Singers (updated
12/22/2007)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Canticum Novum Singers, Harold Rosenbaum, conductor, is seeking very good readers for its May 17 performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor with the American Symphony Orchestra in Symphony Space's Wall to Wall Bach Marathon. Please e-mail Harold at haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com, or call him at (914) 763-3453.
Now in its 35th season under founder Harold Rosenbaum (www.haroldrosenbaum.com), The Canticum Novum Singers, chorus-in-residence at the Bloomingdale School of Music, has performed over 500 concerts worldwide. It allows elite amateur singers from many different professions the opportunity to perform great choral music at a highly professional level. "Chamber choruses don't come any better," said The New York Times on April 27, 2001. Admission is by rigorous audition. In this way, the chorus maintains the high standards for which it is so well known. In fact, many listeners are unaware that Canticum Novum is a volunteer, rather than professional chorus. Composers this season include: Sergei Rachmaninoff, Josquin Des Prez, Gibbons, Purcell, Parsons, Schütz, Britten and Vaughan Williams, Visit www.canticumnovum.org for information.
Rehearsals are at Bloomingdale School of Music, 323 West 108th Street, Mondays 7 to 9:30 PM. To audition for the Canticum Novum Singers, call (914) 763-3453 or e-mail haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com and indicate your interest in The Canticum Novum Singers.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Canticum Novum Singers, Harold Rosenbaum, conductor, is seeking very good readers for its May 17 performance of Bach's Mass in B Minor with the American Symphony Orchestra in Symphony Space's Wall to Wall Bach Marathon. Please e-mail Harold at haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com, or call him at (914) 763-3453.
Now in its 35th season under founder Harold Rosenbaum (www.haroldrosenbaum.com), The Canticum Novum Singers, chorus-in-residence at the Bloomingdale School of Music, has performed over 500 concerts worldwide. It allows elite amateur singers from many different professions the opportunity to perform great choral music at a highly professional level. "Chamber choruses don't come any better," said The New York Times on April 27, 2001. Admission is by rigorous audition. In this way, the chorus maintains the high standards for which it is so well known. In fact, many listeners are unaware that Canticum Novum is a volunteer, rather than professional chorus. Composers this season include: Sergei Rachmaninoff, Josquin Des Prez, Gibbons, Purcell, Parsons, Schütz, Britten and Vaughan Williams, Visit www.canticumnovum.org for information.
Rehearsals are at Bloomingdale School of Music, 323 West 108th Street, Mondays 7 to 9:30 PM. To audition for the Canticum Novum Singers, call (914) 763-3453 or e-mail haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com and indicate your interest in The Canticum Novum Singers.
Cantigas Women's Choir (updated
9/12/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hoboken, NJ
Hoboken-based Cantigas Women's Choir seeks committed singers for its upcoming 2007-2008 season. The group brings women of the community together to explore the rich tradition of women’s singing and performs a broad spectrum of global music, both ancient and contemporary. The group rehearses on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 PM at the Mustard Seed School at 422 Willow Avenue in Hoboken. Auditions will be held by appointment. Sight reading skills are desirable, but not required. Ability to sing in tune and blend in classical style is essential. To schedule an audition, please contact director Joan Litman at joan_litman@yahoo.com.
Cantigas Women's Choir, named after a medieval Spanish song form called a “cantiga,” is comprised of 50 women of varying ages and backgrounds primarily from Hoboken, Weehawken, Jersey City, but also as far as Nyack and Brooklyn. Litman founded the group in September 2002. Director Joan Issacs Litman has conducted choruses and festivals throughout the metropolitan area for more than 25 years. She is the music director emerita at the Mustard Seed School. Her choirs have performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the United Nations. A specialist in choral music education, Litman has led music education seminars throughout the United States and recently in Cairo, Egypt, and Tehran, Iran. She is a member of the music faculty at the United Nations International School in New York and the Kodaly Institute at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.
Cantori New York (updated
5/29/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Now in its 24th season, Cantori New York, directed by Mark Shapiro, has been cited by The New York Times for its "spirit of exploration" and praised for its "gorgeously regulated tone." The only volunteer chorus in New York to receive two ASCAP/Chorus America Awards for Adventurous Programming, Cantori has built a strong reputation for artistic excellence and innovative programming including the US premieres of important works by several generations of 20th century composers. Cantori has performed at Carnegie's Zankel Hall (under Michael Tilson Thomas), on the Great Performers Series at Lincoln Center, with the Yale Symphony Orchestra, in concert series at Trinity Church and The World Financial Center, and enjoys a long collaboration with Teatro Grattacielo.
Cantori's 2007-8 season includes new music for chorus and viola da gamba including the premieres of works by Paul Crabtree and Philippe Hersant, the U.S. premiere of Azerbaijani composer Frangis Ali-Zadeh's Gottes ist der Orient, and our sly "Judith Project." We are also very proud to announce our participation with the Gregg Smith Singers in an NEA-sponsored festival of American choral music, the only such festival to take place east of Chicago this year!
If you are an adventurous singer who would like to audition for Cantori New York, please call 212-439-4758 or e-mail info@cantorinewyork.com. We listen to potential members throughout the year.
Cappella (updated
8/7/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Cappella New York is a chorus composed of community singers and eight professionals, who present several concerts each season under the direction of David Enlow. The size of the chorus is limited to 40, ten to each voice part, and often performs music in more than four parts. The repertoire is fairly traditional, but interesting and lively. We have several openings for tenors, some for basses, and a very few for sopranos and altos. Auditions are short and painless. David Enlow Organist and Choir Master at the Church of the Resurrection, where he conducts a professional church choir, often with orchestra. For information, contact David Enlow at david@davidenlow.com.
Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir (updated
1/1/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Poughkeepsie, NY
Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir, an auditioned choral ensemble known throughout the Hudson Valley for producing high quality, well prepared concerts of compelling classical music is seeking to expand, and invites singers to call 845-437-5552 for an audition appointment. Rehearsals for our May concerts begin Monday, January 22, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the choir room of Vassar College Chapel, Poughkeepsie, NY. Featured work will be Dvorak's Mass in D major op. 86. Call or write info@cappellafestiva.org for more info or visit our website www.cappellafestiva.org.
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Cappella Festiva Treble Choir (updated
1/1/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Poughkeepsie, NY
Cappella Festiva Treble Choir, a new choral ensemble for boys and girls age 10-16, will begin rehearsals for May performances on Monday, January 22, 2007 in the choir room of Vassar College Chapel, Poughkeepsie, NY from 5:45-7:15 PM. This group of 20-50 singers will collaborate with the Cappella Festiva [Adult] Chamber Choir on a yearly basis. The fee is $175 per semester (includes music). Financial aid forms are available upon request. We invite you to call (845) 437-5552 or send an e-mail to info@cappellafestiva.org to arrange a friendly choral interview. Coming in July: Cappella Festiva Treble Choir's Children's Summer Choral Festival! More information at www.cappellafestiva.org.
Cappella Oratoriana (updated
11/26/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
Cappella Oratoriana is an ensemble of about a dozen singers specializing in the performance of the important but neglected body of music associated with the Oratories in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Our repertory includes laude, spiritual madrigals and the sacred dramatic dialogues that led to the development of the oratorio. Performances offer rarely-heard oratorios with period instruments. Cappella Oratoriana is based at the Brooklyn Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, in the heart of Metrotech -- only a couple of stops into Brooklyn on most subway lines. Cappella has just returned from a tour of Spanish Oratories, following on a similar 2001 tour of Oratories in England. Aside from our usual three programs a year, we presented Concurrent Events programs as part of the 1997, 2003, and 2005. Though all voice parts are always welcome to audition, the ensemble is especially interested in new tenors at this time.
Rehearsals take place every Wednesday evening, at the Brooklyn Oratory, scarcely more than a two block walk from the IRT 2/3 (Hoyt Street), BMT R (Lawrence Street) and IND A/F (Jay Street); and four blocks from the IRT 4/5 (Borough Hall). For more information about the group, please contact Joel Warden at 718-643-1750 or Wardenco@aol.com.
Central City Chorus (updated
8/23/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Penn Station
The Central City Chorus is auditioning strong singers and enthusiastic performers for its upcoming subscription-series concert season. The chorus enjoys lively rehearsals on Thursday evenings from September through May, and our concerts are held on Saturday evenings and occasional Sunday afternoons. The repertoire for the 2007-2008 three-concert calendar includes portions of J. S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio (with orchestra and guest soloists), motets by Brahms and Schütz, contemporary music by Eric Whitacre, Kirke Mechem and Cary John Franklin, and a new commission by Kristin Kuster, winner of the prestigious American Composers Orchestra 2004 Underwood Emerging Composers Commission. In recent years the chorus has performed Bach's Magnificat, the Brahms Requiem, Mozart's C Minor Mass, and Mendelssohn's Elijah with orchestra, as well as numerous a cappella works spanning five centuries of music. The fifty-member chorus is led by Stephen Black, artistic director since 2005, and he is assisted by Brian Hamer, assistant conductor.
Auditions will be held at our rehearsal space at the Church of St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, 210 West 31st Street, NYC. The dates for the auditions are Thursday, August 30, and Thursday, September 6, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. To schedule an audition please call (917) 239-0919 and leave a message. To learn more about the chorus please visit www.centralcitychorus.com.
Cerddorion (updated
8/7/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chelsea
"The tightness of ensemble, thoughtfulness and unanimity of phrasing, and beautiful execution of dynamic contrasts made it a truly musical and memorable performance. ...It was the finest performance of any of my works that I've yet heard." -- Composer Tom Shake, on Cerddorion's premiere in April 2002 of his choral cycle, See The Moon.
The Cerddorion Vocal Ensemble is holding open auditions on Tuesday, August 28 at Chelsea Studios. We are seeking auditionees with small-ensemble experience, strong sightsinging skills and confident vocalism. For more information, please visit our website at www.cerddorion.net. To schedule an audition, e-mail info@cerddorion.net.
Charis Chamber Voices (updated
9/15/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Katonah, NY
Charis Chamber Voices, a select group of 28 singers dedicated to the highest quality vocal performance, is holding on-going auditions for all voice parts. See www.charisvocals.com for information about the group, the upcoming season, our CDs, sound clips and Artistic Director Scott Turkington. Please call 914-931-6575 or e-mail charisvoices@yahoo.com to arrange an audition.
Chelsea Song (updated
9/13/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday or Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chelsea
We are looking for more singers (all voices) to join us. Chelsea Song is a small (8-10 people) amateur a cappella singing group that meets twice a month in Chelsea, usually on a Sunday night or a Monday night from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. We are coached by a Elliot Z. Levine, baritone of The Western Wind. Intermediate sight-singing skills and/or experience in choral singing are required. In recent seasons, we have not performed, but that could change. We sing mainly for the joy of singing together. For more information, please contact Evelyn at 212-675-0057 or 212 217-7575 or Evelyn_Triantafillou@fitnyc.edu.
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ChildrenSong of New Jersey (updated
7/18/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday and Saturday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Haddonfield, NJ
ChildrenSong of NJ is an auditioned children's choir for ages 7 1/2-16. We have two major concerts each season, in addition to a community song festival. Choristers have performed with the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Orchestra, Haddonfield Symphony, and soloists Julianne Baird and Paul Winter. The most advanced choir tours nationally and occasionally abroad. There are three choir levels:
- Prelude Choir (2nd-5th graders, ages 7 1/2-11)
- Allegro Choir (4th-7th graders, ages 9-13)
- Concert Choir (6th grade and up, ages 12-16)
Choir of Christ & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (updated
11/16/2007)
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*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Choir of Christ & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church has a vacancy for an alto in its 8-voice all-professional choir. Singers must be excellent sight-readers, have the ability to sing with a straighter tone, have choral experience (preferably from other Episcopal professional choirs) and have the understanding/sympathy of the context of church music in the Anglican /Episcopal liturgy. Interested singers should e-mail their expression of interest and resume to Nigel Potts at music@csschurch.org.
*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Choir of Christ & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church has a vacancy for an alto in its 8-voice all-professional choir. Singers must be excellent sight-readers, have the ability to sing with a straighter tone, have choral experience (preferably from other Episcopal professional choirs) and have the understanding/sympathy of the context of church music in the Anglican /Episcopal liturgy. Interested singers should e-mail their expression of interest and resume to Nigel Potts at music@csschurch.org.
Choir of Christ Church -- Garden City (updated
2/6/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Garden City
Let the joyful sound of your voice be your ministry in celebrating the Lord! Come and join us in singing hymns and anthems of honor, thanksgiving, forgiveness, and hope. Christ Church is a congregation of gentle, appreciative people with genuine warmth. Twelve now serve in the choir, and we would like to grow to 24. We are blessed by having both an organist AND a choirmaster -- Beth Erbe brings forth wonderful sounds from our 12-rank pipe-organ, and Tim Erbe leads us to bring out the best in our voices.
Dear singer, you are welcome at any of our twice-weekly rehearsals -- Thursday nights from 7-9 PM, Sunday mornings at 9:15 before the 10:00 service. We hope that you will decide to worship with us and share your voice with ours, singing praises to His name! For information, contact eerbe@optonline.net.
Choir of Saint Luke Church (updated
8/21/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Toms River, NJ
A 32-member semi-professional church choir located in Toms River, New Jersey. The choir sings regularly at the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass and the Holy Days. Repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to modern sacred music. The choir also performs several time a year with the in-house Chamber Ensemble comprised of students and professionals. We are looking for members in each section, especially sopranos and altos. Sectional rehearsals are once a week on Thursdays in the side chapel from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Extra rehearsals are scheduled when needed. The choir term starts in September and ends with the Feast of Corpus Christi in June. All are welcome. The choir is under the direction of Mark La Rosa. Contact Mark at tedeum20@gmail.com or 732-606-4916, or Laura Manning at laura.stlukesoprano@gmail.com to schedule an audition.
Choir of the Church of St. Luke & St. Matthew (updated
1/13/2003)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Fort Greene
Semi-professional choir with 30 voices of men and women. We are always looking for new members in all parts SATB. The organist is Dr. Robert (Bob) Rogers M.M. Choir rehearsals are Sunday mornings at 9:15 and auditions are Tuesday at the church at 10 AM. Call (718) 638-0686 for an appoinment.
Choirs of Grace Church (updated
8/12/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Greenwich Village
The Choirs of Grace Church comprise The Choir of Men and Boys, The St. Cecilia Girls' Choir and a professional adult mixed choir. The adult singers who support the alto, tenor and bass parts of the Men and Boys and St. Cecilia Choirs come from the adult choir. The Choirs sing a varied repertoire from the Anglican Choral tradition. In addition, The Adult Choir sing special liturgies throughout the season including choral vespers with oratorio five times a year on Saturday afternoons. A volunteer group sings for the contemporary Eucharist on Sunday evenings. For information, contact Dr. Patrick Allen, Organist and Master or Choristers, at pallen@gracechurchnyc.org.
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Choral Arts Society (updated
8/29/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Briarcliff Manor, NY
Come sing with The Choral Arts Society - it's music you won't hear everywhere else. We sing early music and modern music. We sing a cappella and works accompanied by orchestras and jazz bands. The chorus currently consists of approximately 50 voices. Our members come from throughout Westchester County and range dramatically in vocal experience and ability.
As a member of the Choral Arts Society you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits including the pleasure of singing beautiful choral music with a group of other inspired vocalists and musicians as well as bringing choral music to the Westchester County community. We welcome all vocalists with a range of experience levels. Male voices are especially welcome in the Choral Arts Society as basses and tenors are usually in short supply. Also, don't worry if the concert season has already begun, we welcome auditions in mid-season! Please visit www.choralartssociety.org to see what to expect as a Choral Arts Society Member and how to arrange an audition. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:45 PM to 10 PM at the Scarborough Presbyterian Church in Briarcliff Manor, NY. For more information please call 914-462-3212.
70th Anniversary Concert, Sunday, December 16 at 4:00 PM. Poulenc: Gloria; Respighi: Laud to the Nativity. With Jacqueline Horner, soprano. Spring Concert, Saturday May 10 at 8:00 PM. "In Living Stereo". An exploration of how physical arrangements can inspire the work of musical composers. Works by Gabrieli, Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Thompson and many more. Both concerts under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Michael Conley.
Choral Symphony Society (updated
1/23/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Rockefeller University
The Choral Symphony Society is seeing singers in all parts for a performance in May of the Bach B MInor Mass. Rehearsals are Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 at Rockefeller University. To audition, please contact David Labovitz at 212-864-7541.
Chorus 802 (updated
2/16/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Theater District
Chorus 802, directed by Ralph W. Zeitlin, will hold auditions for new members at Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians, 322 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036 on February 15, 2008 at 6:30 PM. Our spring performance of two Gilbert & Sullivan operas, Trial by Jury and The Sorcerer, will take place on May 30, 2008 at 7:30. Please contact Robert Murtha at (212) 966-2154, ext. 104 for more information or to schedule an audition. All voices are needed and welcome
Although Chorus 802 is “in residence” at Local 802, union membership and/or vast choral experience are not required; a love of choral singing and regular attendance at our rehearsals are. Our rehearsals are Tuesday evenings from 6:45 PM. Our aim is that everyone have a joyful and rewarding musical experience. Chorus 802 was originally formed in 1995 as a Gilbert & Sullivan group and continues to present a Gilbert & Sullivan opera each spring. Our autumn programs have been varied. Last fall we presented a program of Richard Rodgers show music.
Chorus of Communities (updated
10/31/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Belleville, NJ
Chorus of Communities meets Monday evenings at 7:15 at Bethany Lutheran Church, corner of New and Joralemon Avenues, Belleville, NJ 07109. They give two concerts per year, one in early December, one in March or April. Director Sandra M. Wanamaker; organist Rev. Nancy Moore. Entrance by audition.
This organization has performed sacred and secular works to the glory of God at St. Valentine's Catholic Church in Bloomfield for 14 years. The rest of the performances have been held at Holy Angels in North Arlington, NJ and in Kearny and Belleville, NJ. Our next concert will be held Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 3:30 PM at St. James Episcopal Church, 581 Valley Road, Montclair, New Jersey. This Christmas presentation is Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols and Conrad Susa's Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest, accompanied by harp, guitar, piano, marimba and two soloists.For further information, please call Sandra M. Wanamaker at 973-615-0737.
Christ Church (Episcopal) Choir, Manhasset (updated
12/9/2007)
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*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhasset, NY
The adult choir is a group of approximately 10-15 singers, four of whom are paid, professional singers. The choir sings music appropriate to the Anglican/Episcopal service and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00. The Sunday morning service is at 10 AM, with a rehearsal at 9 AM. For more information, please contact Kyle Babin, organist-choirmaster, at 917-509-1762 or kbabin80@yahoo.com. The church telephone number is 516-627-2184. Christ Church may also be visited online at www.christchurchmanhasset.org.
Bass section leader position available beginning January 2008. Excellent sight-reading skills are necessary; a familiarity with Anglican choral repertoire is an added benefit. Pay is $80 per service and $70 per rehearsal.
*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhasset, NY
The adult choir is a group of approximately 10-15 singers, four of whom are paid, professional singers. The choir sings music appropriate to the Anglican/Episcopal service and rehearses on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00. The Sunday morning service is at 10 AM, with a rehearsal at 9 AM. For more information, please contact Kyle Babin, organist-choirmaster, at 917-509-1762 or kbabin80@yahoo.com. The church telephone number is 516-627-2184. Christ Church may also be visited online at www.christchurchmanhasset.org.
Bass section leader position available beginning January 2008. Excellent sight-reading skills are necessary; a familiarity with Anglican choral repertoire is an added benefit. Pay is $80 per service and $70 per rehearsal.
Christ Church Bronxville Choir (updated
8/16/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bronxville, NY
The Christ Church Bronxville Choir is a semi-professional ensemble dedicated to performing the highest quality sacred music in an outstanding worship space. The choir sings each Sunday for the 10:00 AM service as well as Evensong, Lessons & Carols, and other special services throughout the year. Auditions for all voice parts are held at the beginning of September and throughout the year by appointment. Soprano staff position open beginning September 2007. Early Music experience is essential. Staff singer stipend is negotiable. Christ Church is easily accessible by 25-minute train from Manhattan. Thursday rehearsal. E-mail Christopher Wells, Director of Music, at cwells@ccbny.org.
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Christ Church Choir (updated
9/3/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Brunswick, NJ
The Christ Church Choir welcomes you to join our semi-professional ensemble of 35 singers. All are cordially invited to join us for our annual Choir Retreat on Saturday, September 8 at 9 AM. The guest leader this year will be Gwendolyn Toth, music director of ARTEK. Sight-reading skills are essential. The Choir sings at the 10 AM Sunday Eucharist during the academic year, major Church festivals, occasional Evensongs, and special concerts with orchestra. Rehearsals begin on Thursday, September 3 from 8 to 10 PM. For more information, contact Mark Trautman at 732-545-6262 or music@christchurchnewbrunswick.org.
Christ Church Choir of Ridgewood (updated
7/7/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgewood, NJ
Christ Church, located in the heart of downtown Ridgewood, is a diverse and welcoming, sane and friendly Episcopal church with a great new rector and musically-appreciative congregation.
The Christ Church Choir is a semi-professional SATB choir dedicated to the performance of great sacred music in all styles. There are presently openings in all voice parts with accomplished professional singers to lead each section. We rehearse Sunday mornings only at 8:40 AM and sing at the 10:00 AM service. A brief rehearsal follows the service. Contact Cynthia Powell, Music Director (also conductor of the Stonewall Chorale and Melodia Women's Choir, NYC), at CPowell508@aol.com to arrange an audition. Visit our website at www.christridgewood.org.
Christ Church Schola (updated
2/6/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Brunswick, NJ
The Christ Church Schola is open to all men and women who like to sing Gregorian chant in a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. The choir sings at Vespers every Sunday at 6 o'clock, a completely chanted service without sermon, lasting about 25 minutes. An organ recital follows, featuring musicians from around the world. For further information, contact Mark Trautman at (732) 545-6262, ext. 3 or music@christchurchnewbrunswick.org.
Christ Church Summit Choir (updated
9/16/2003)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
Join us. All are welcome! The choir performs a wide variety of literature with an emphasis on making a glorious and joyful noise unto the Lord. Rehearsals are 8-10 PM Thursdays, and the choir sings Sundays at 10 AM (Sunday rehearsal and warm up at 9:00 AM), as well as extra concerts with orchestra. The choir will sing two major works for the year. During the four Sundays of Advent (beginning November 30) and on Christmas Eve the choir will sing excerpts from Part I of Messiah by Handel. Then in March, the choir will join with five other Summit church choirs to sing music of Mendelssohn at Calvary Episcopal church. Part of that program will be the final part of the great oratorio Elijah.
Christ Church is a liberal, diverse, and welcoming congregation, dually aligned with the United Church of Christ and American Baptists of New Jersey, with a long-standing tradition of musical excellence. For information, contact Wayne Bradford, Director of Music, at (908)-273-5549 or ewayneb@ccsnj.org.
Church of Our Saviour Choir (updated
11/9/2003)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Murray Hill
Church of Our Saviour Choir is a 12 member SATB choir. This talented group of experienced volunteers sings each Sunday at the 11:00 Mass. The choir's repertoire is very traditional consisting of mostly Gregorian chant and polyphonic music. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Anyone interested in joining the choir is invited to attend an open rehearsal and audition any Wednesday evening. For more information, contact Robert Prior at (212) 679-8166.
Church of the Transfiguration Choir of Men and Boys (updated
8/10/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Madison Square
The Choir of Boys and Men at Church of the Transfiguration ("The Little Church Around the Corner") is a fully professional 20-voice group directed by Claudia Dumschat. Responsibilities include weekly Sunday masses and rehearsal plus extra seasonal services. Openings for men may be available in the alto,tenor, and bass sections. Boy trebles and men are asked to call Dr. Dumschat at (212) 684-4174 for an audition. The boys are also paid and receive scholarships based on years of attendance. The Episcopal boys choir tradition provides excellent musical education and discipline for the talented child, and boys of all faiths are welcome.
The Transfiguration Camerata is currently auditioning singers in all sections. The Camerata is an SATB semi-professional group that rehearses for special events six to eight weeks before the performance. Major repertoire for the upcoming season includes Respighi's Laud to the Nativity, Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors, and Lessons and Carols. There will also be opportunities to sing at special masses and evensongs. For more information, please contact Claudia Dumschat at 212-684-4174.
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Ciela (updated
9/3/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Nyack, NY
We are a small women's vocal ensemble (from 8- 24 singers) dedicated to performing varied and unusual choral works including ethnic, jazz, doo-wop classical, and folk music. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated women with some musical background/ good ear and good voices to join us to perform outstanding music. Many solo and small group opportunities (trios, quartets). By audition only. Contact Ronni Lederman at (845) 548-9308.
City Bar Chorus (updated
11/1/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
Are you a singing lawyer, paralegal, legal proofreader/secretary, legal administrator or law student with an altruistic as well as artistic spirit? Would you like to join a flexible, congenial singing group honored for its excellence in public service and featured on NY1 News as "New Yorker of the Week" for "lifting spirits with its music"? The 60-voice City Bar Chorus ("CBC") has openings for new members in all sections (especially basses). Our next auditions (brief, private and low-pressure) will be held in late December 2007 (and possibly early January 2008).
We rehearse three Tuesday evenings per month, from 6:45 to 8:15, in midtown Manhattan (Radio City/Rockefeller Center area) to produce what our audiences describe as a rich, professional-quality sound. In addition, we provide a venue for like-minded legal professionals to meet and sing together in a warm, fun and supportive environment.
Music-reading or sight-reading ability is helpful but not required if you have a "good ear." While many of our members have prior choral experience, some of our best performers got their start singing karaoke — or in the shower!
If you work in a law firm, corporate or government law department, court, law school or any other legal setting (whether as a lawyer or non–lawyer) and would like to join us in the 15th season of our rewarding musical outreach mission, please e-mail us at membership@citybarchorus.org. For more information about us, please visit our new website at www.citybarchorus.org.
City Blend (updated
3/6/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Downtown
City Blend is a coed post-collegiate a cappella group of about 10 or 11 individuals. We sing a variety of different tunes and are always looking to expand our musical range. We are looking for both a baritone and a bass. We will be holding auditions on Sunday, March 19 at 4 PM near Washington Square Park. Interested individuals can contact us at either ehekler@gmail.com or cityblendnyc@yahoo.com. For additional information please see our website, www.cityblend.net or search for city blend on myspace.com to hear some recordings of our group.
Collegium Westchester (updated
10/28/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ossining, NY
Interested in singing or playing with Collegium Westchester? Call 914-282-8611 or e-mail mail@collegiumwestchester.org. For information about the group, see www.collegiumwestchester.org.
Columbia University Collegium Musicum (updated
9/3/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday, Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Columbia University
Unique among Columbia's ensembles because of its focus on historically informed performance, Collegium Musicum incorporates vocal and instrumental performance practice techniques, improvisation, and gesture. Concerts this year will include the music of Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Gesualdo, Josquin, Victoria and Cozzolani.
Auditions during the following times or by appointment: Wednesday, September 5, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM, 404 Dodge Hall, Columbia University; Thursday, September 6, 7:30 PM -10:00 PM, 405 Dodge Hall, Columbia University; Friday September 7, 1-5 PM, 404 Dodge Hall, Columbia University. For more information or to schedule an audition, please contact Sean Parr, Director and Conductor, Collegium Musicum, Graduate Student - Historical Musicology, at smp2109@columbia.edu.
Connecticut Choral Society (updated
11/13/2007)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: South Britain, CT
For information on the Connecticut Choral Society, please visit www.ctchoralsociety.org.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: South Britain, CT
For information on the Connecticut Choral Society, please visit www.ctchoralsociety.org.
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Connecticut Gay Men's Chorus (updated
8/13/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Haven, CT
The Connecticut Gay Men's Chorus is seeking experienced singers who move well (age 18+) for its 2006-2007 season. The CGMC, more a musical rep company than a typical chorus, produces musical comedy shows that are fully staged and costumed. Productions are held in December and April/May on Connecticut's premiere stages, including the Shubert in New Haven and the Bushnell in Hartford. Auditions will be held in New Haven on September 12 and 19 at 7:00 PM. Please prepare one vocal piece that showcases your talent; pianist will be provided. For more information call 1-800-644-2462 or e-mail info@ctgmc.org. Visit our website at www.ctgmc.org .
Connecticut Master Chorale (updated
8/4/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Southbury, CT
The Connecticut Master Chorale has a tenor opening for our upcoming 2006-2007 concerts season. Concerts include our annual "Holiday Prelude Concert" in November; Karl Jenkins Adiemus and Requiem plus Ralph Vaughan Williams' Bless Ye the Lord (Benedicite) in March; and Glenn McClure's A Caribbean Mass with a steel band in May.
The Connecticut Master Chorale, now in its eighth season, is a premiere >ensemble of 55 high-caliber voices in Western Connecticut, performing 3 concerts per season: one Holiday and two Masterwork concerts in the Spring with the Connecticut Master Chorale Orchestra. In addition, the Chorale has performed at the White House, West Point Military Academy, Carnegie Hall (three times), and Madison Square Garden, all by invitation. Concert information and other details, including sound clips and photos from our White House performance can be found at www.cmchorale.org. Interested singers may contact director Tina Johns Heidrich at (203) 775-2602 or heidrich@cmchorale.org
Cornerstone Chorale (updated
9/26/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Washington Heights
The Cornerstone Chorale (Richard Stout, Music Director) is a chorus of 25-40 members, rehearsing on Monday nights from 7:30-10:00 at Holyrood Episcopal Church at the corner of Fort Washington Avenue and 179th Street. Th