Elena Sharkova, Chorale Artistic Director
SAN JOSE, CA – JOIN the CHORALE! .
Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale is currently auditioning singers for the 2009-2010 season. The Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale, directed by Maestra Elena Sharkova, has become known for its eclectic mix of vibrant programs. It most often performs at the California Theatre, as soloist choir with the Symphony in performing major works. The Chorale also performs pieces from the classical and popular repertoire on its own and with guest soloists. Every December the Chorale presents a holiday concert, Carols in the California, that combines traditional and unusual holiday music with a refreshing major work and audience participation.New this year, the season will include Broadway in Concert -- concert performances of Broadway favorites. The 2009 season will be launched with a Free Music Festival titled John Williams Film Scores on August 22nd at the Mall at San Jose State University.
Weekly Rehearsals on Tuesday nights, 7:00-9:45 pm in Campbell.
PERFORMANCES
October 16, 17 & 18, 2009 –Porter "Kiss Me Kate", William Liberatore, Conductor
October 22, 24 & 25, 2009 – Copland "Old American Songs", Alasdair Neale, music director Marin Symphony, Guest Conductor
December 12, 2009 – Carols in the California, Elena Sharkova, Conductor
January 15, 16 & 17, 2010 – Wilson "The Music Man" , Barbara Day Turner, Conductor
March 19, 2010 . Festival of choirs featuring Todd "Blue Mass"
June 5,6, 2010 – Mozart "Vesperae Solennes de Confessore" , Leslie Dunner, Conductor
AUDITION
WHEN: Monday Aug. 17, Tuesday 18, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009 (and later by appointment)
WHERE: Seventh Day Adventist Church
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Interested singers must demonstrate vocal training, advanced sight-singing skills, excellent musicianship, and a willingness and availability to commit to the rehearsal schedule and concert engagements.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS (accompanist will be provided):
a) One prepared solo piece (aria or art song) that demonstrates your best vocal capabilities. Please bring a score for the accompanist.
b) Vocal range testing.
c) Aural and sight-reading skill testing: 16-measure sight-reading test (tonal) and 7 short tonal memory exercises.
VOICE CLASSES and WORKSHOPS
In the spring, Chorale holds an annual singin workshop with a distinguished lecturer. There are also weekly hour-long voice chasses for interested Chorale singers prior to general rehearsal.
OPEN REHEARSALS
Chorale welcomes members of the community, press and prospective singers to attend our general rehearsals for a glimpse of the dynamics and intensity of our concert preparation. For direction and updates on our rehearsal venue, please contact chorale@symphonysiliconvalley.org
CHORALE's SINGERS
Symphony Silicon Valley Chorale is composed of about ninety auditioned singers with musical and choral experience. In addition, the Chorale has a smaller a capella group of selected singers, the Symphony Silicon Valley Singers, for the performance of chamber choral pieces in more diverse venues.
For more information:
http://www.symphonysiliconvalley.org/
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