Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Mon) December 15, 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: • Ross Taosaka | (808) 524-0815 ext.257 | symphonychorus@gmail.com
Honolulu Symphony Chorus Announces Winter Auditions
Concert season features performances with Honolulu Symphony Orchestra
Honolulu – The Honolulu Symphony Chorus today announced open auditions for all voice parts for the current concert season, which includes performances of Orff’s Carmina Burana with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. Experienced singers are encouraged and welcome to audition. Auditions will take place throughout the day on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 and Saturday, January 24, 2009 in Davies Hall at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, located at the corner of Beretania and Queen Emma Streets in Honolulu.
Auditions are open to all singers who are at least 18 years of age or who have graduated from high school. Interested singers wishing to reserve an audition slot may contact the Chorus Manager, Ross Taosaka at symphonychorus@gmail.com or 524-0815, ext. 257. Visit www.oahuchoral.com for more information.
All singers who successfully pass the audition will be invited to join the Honolulu Symphony Chorus and perform in concerts with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, as well as community-building concerts in special locations across O‘ahu. Upcoming concerts include the family-friendly and free springtime concert on May 16, 2009 at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, featuring the world premiere of a new choral work commissioned especially for the concert.
Auditioning singers should bring sheet music for a piece of their choice and be prepared to sing the piece for the Artistic Director Esther Yoo. The piece can be an art song, aria or hymn. The Chorus encourages pieces of a classical nature. An accompanist will be provided. All singers will be voiced to assess range, quality, diction and sight-reading ability.
The Honolulu Symphony Chorus is the performance name of the O‘ahu Choral Society, a non-profit organization. Their concerts bring together families, students, seniors and friends to share the joys of music. Concerts enrich the community while offering an exceptional opportunity for families to introduce the experience of live, choral music to children.
The Honolulu Symphony Chorus is a professional-level, volunteer chorus. Annual dues are $180 for the entire season and singers who join in January will pay pro-rated dues of $90 for the remainder of the season. Scholarships are available for full-time students and for those with financial need.
Auditions are open to all singers who are at least 18 years of age or who have graduated from high school. Interested singers wishing to reserve an audition slot may contact the Chorus Manager, Ross Taosaka at symphonychorus@gmail.com or 524-0815, ext. 257. Visit www.oahuchoral.com for more information.
All singers who successfully pass the audition will be invited to join the Honolulu Symphony Chorus and perform in concerts with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra, as well as community-building concerts in special locations across O‘ahu. Upcoming concerts include the family-friendly and free springtime concert on May 16, 2009 at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, featuring the world premiere of a new choral work commissioned especially for the concert.
Auditioning singers should bring sheet music for a piece of their choice and be prepared to sing the piece for the Artistic Director Esther Yoo. The piece can be an art song, aria or hymn. The Chorus encourages pieces of a classical nature. An accompanist will be provided. All singers will be voiced to assess range, quality, diction and sight-reading ability.
The Honolulu Symphony Chorus is the performance name of the O‘ahu Choral Society, a non-profit organization. Their concerts bring together families, students, seniors and friends to share the joys of music. Concerts enrich the community while offering an exceptional opportunity for families to introduce the experience of live, choral music to children.
The Honolulu Symphony Chorus is a professional-level, volunteer chorus. Annual dues are $180 for the entire season and singers who join in January will pay pro-rated dues of $90 for the remainder of the season. Scholarships are available for full-time students and for those with financial need.
The Oahu Choral Society is a non-profit corporation in support of the Honolulu Symphony Chorus.
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