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Chorus Auditions

Cleveland Orchestra Children’s and Preparatory Choruses

Auditions for the Cleveland Orchestra Children’s Chorus and Children’s Preparatory Chorus will be held on May 20, June 3 and 8, 2013. For the audition, we ask that the child sings one verse of “America” (My Country, ‘Tis of Thee) with piano accompaniment in the key of his or her choice and one verse of “America the Beautiful” (Oh beautiful for spacious skies) without accompaniment in the key of D. Singing scales and rhythmic exercises may also be included in the audition, for which an accompanist is provided.

The Children’s Choruses rehearse on Monday nights. Their season begins in September and runs through May. For more information about the Children’s Choruses, please call 216-231-7374 or email chorus@clevelandorchestra.com.

Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus

Auditions for the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus will be held on May 4, June 1 and 2, 2013. Audition requirements are to prepare a piece from the OMEA Solo & Ensemble list, or an equivalent classical solo piece; Broadway or “pop” tunes are not acceptable. In addition to the prepared piece, students will be asked to sight read and demonstrate their vocal range. An accompanist is provided at the audition.

The Youth Chorus rehearses on Sunday afternoons. Its season runs from September to March. For more information about the Youth Chorus, please call 216-231-7374 or email chorus@clevelandorchestra.com.

Cleveland Orchestra Chorus

Auditions for the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus will be held on May 20 and 21, 2013. Prospective members must have previous choral experience and be able to sight-read music. Those auditioning are also asked to prepare two pieces from the classical literature, at least one of which should be in a foreign language. Each piece should be approximately two minutes in length. An accompanist is provided for the audition.

The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus season is generally September through May. Members of the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus are required to commit to rehearsals every Monday evening from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. and occasional Sunday rehearsals, in addition to all scheduled concerts. For more information about the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus, please email chorus@clevelandorchestra.com.

Blossom Festival Chorus

Auditions for the Blossom Festival Chorus will be held on May 20 and 21, 2013. Prospective members must have previous choral experience and be able to sight-read music.Those auditioning are also asked to prepare two pieces from the classical literature, at least one of which should be in a foreign language. Each piece should be approximately two minutes in length. An accompanist is provided for the audition.

The Blossom Festival Chorus generally rehearses three evenings per week in June, July, and August, depending on the Blossom Festival concert season. For more information about the Blossom Festival Chorus please email chorus@clevelandorchestra.com.