Calling All Choral-Quality Voices: Waukesha Choral Union to Hold Auditions

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Aug. 15, 2013 - PRLog --    Waukesha Choral Union, one of Southeastern Wisconsin’s most prestigious choral groups, will hold open auditions for its 40^th season beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2016 Center Road, Waukesha.

    Auditions are by appointment and can be arranged by contacting the membership chairperson at membership@choralunion.org or calling 262-893-6309.

     Scheduled auditions with Artistic Director Ernest Busubardis III will last 10 minutes and include vocal exercises, simple music sight-reading and part-singing. An accompanist will be provided.

     Mary Stephani, the newly elected WCU president, said the 40-member coed group is always looking for new talent of all ages from throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

     “We have a need for all vocal types, in particular male tenors,” Stephani said. “Our members enjoy a collegial atmosphere with others who share an interest in showcasing and enriching their musical abilities.”

About the Season

     The 2013-2014 WCU season features the theme of “Light.” It includes an Oct. 26  performance of “Requiem,” by John Rutter,  Dec. 6 and Dec. 8 presentations of ”Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi, a March 23 performance of “Creation,” by Franz Haydn and concludes with “Sunrise Mass” on May 3.

     Performance venues include Shattuck Auditorium at Carroll University, St. Luke’s Church and St. William Parish, all in Waukesha as well as St. Catherine’s Church, in Oconomowoc. .

About Waukesha Choral Union

     Active in the community for more than 60 years, the Waukesha Choral Union’s roots date back to 1949. A combined group composed of the Carroll College Chorus and community members of the Waukesha Choral Society became the Town and Gown in 1961. The group became the Waukesha Choral Union in 1974.

     For more information about Waukesha Choral Union auditions, visit http://www.choralunion.org.