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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
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.
A+ Jubliee Youth Chorale (updated
7/13/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Friday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chinatown
A+ Jubilee Youth Chorale is seeking boys and girls from middle school to high school who would like to develop sight-reading and singing skills in an SATB chorus singing both acappella and accompanied choral music. Rehearsals are held on Fridays from 5:30 to 7:45 PM at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior on 48 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002. Singers vocalize to develop their range and rounded tone and work to perfect challenging pieces. The group plans to travel to Brazil for 2 weeks in late June 2011 on a semi-subsidized basis.
The summer session starts on Friday, July 9. It ends on Friday, August 13 with a performance of choral highlights from Wicked. The membership fee for the summer session is $35. The fall session will start in September after Labor Day. Membership fee for Fall and Spring is $35 per month. If interersted, send e-mail to edsantayana@yahoo.com or call 203-253-8177
Accord Treble Choir (updated
10/28/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Lower Midtown
Accord Treble Choir will be holding open auditions for all voice types in December of 2010. Singers must have serious choral experience and an interest in singing music written for treble voices. The group is small, so each voice is equally important. Strong reading and intonation are essential. Auditions will be held on a rolling basis at rehearsals, which are generally held on Mondays, 6:30-8:30 PM in lower midtown. This is a volunteer ensemble built on singers' devotion to: working to perfect and memorize challenging pieces, listening to and learning from one another, and building unity by creating beautiful music. For information, contact Liz Geisewite at Accord.choir@gmail.com. For more info, go to www.accordchoir.com.
Adesso Choral Society (updated
6/29/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgefield, CT
Adesso Choral Society, a select vocal ensemble, is now auditioning women for its 2010-2011 season. Placing special emphasis on music written by living composers, the upcoming season includes a special collaboration between Connecticut and Long Island composers to be presented in Manhattan in May 2011and an appearance in Carnegie Hall on May 28 as part of a larger chorus singing the world premiere of Jenni Brandon's music. Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights, from 7:30-9:30. To audition, contact the director, Meg Collins Stoop, 203-438-2980 or visit www.adessochoralsociety.com.
All Saints Episcopal Parish Choir (updated
9/26/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday evening, Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hoboken, NJ
The choir is in session September through May. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM and Sunday mornings 10:30 - 11:00. The group sings each Sunday for the 11:15 AM service as well as for a few other events during the year. We are a friendly and inviting choir with some paid singers joining us on Sunday mornings. The repertoire is varied ranging from motets to contemporary. 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 please contact Joshua Mauldin, Director of Music, at 201-792-3563 or at jmauldin@allsaintshoboken.com.
We are currently looking to fill paid soprano and paid tenor section leader positions.
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday evening, Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hoboken, NJ
The choir is in session September through May. Rehearsals Tuesday evenings 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM and Sunday mornings 10:30 - 11:00. The group sings each Sunday for the 11:15 AM service as well as for a few other events during the year. We are a friendly and inviting choir with some paid singers joining us on Sunday mornings. The repertoire is varied ranging from motets to contemporary. 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 please contact Joshua Mauldin, Director of Music, at 201-792-3563 or at jmauldin@allsaintshoboken.com.
We are currently looking to fill paid soprano and paid tenor section leader positions.
The American Boychoir (updated
11/29/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Princeton, NJ
Auditions for The American Boychoir take place after each performance (please visit our website at www.americanboychoir.org to see our concert schedule) or they may be scheduled to take place at the School in Princeton. Auditions are accepted from boys in grades 3-6 who love to sing. No formal music training is required. For more information, please contact the Director of Admissions at (609) 924-5858, ext. 34 or ssmith@americanboychoir.org.
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American Radio Choir (updated
7/22/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Varies *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhattan
The American Radio Choir under the direction of Dan Shaw announces openings for the 2009-2010 season of its Choral Scholars Program. The Choral Scholars Program is a training program for young singers, aged 15-25 who are considering professional careers as performers. Working alongside the professionals of the American Radio Choir, Scholars can expect to receive advanced musical training in addition to exciting performance and recording opportunities. Rehearsals are conveniently held on Sunday evenings.
If you are a young singer, or know a young singer interested in learning more about the Scholars, please contact us at americanradiochoir@gmail.com. You can learn more about the American Radio Choir by visiting us on the Web at www.americanradiochoir.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Americas Vocal Ensemble (updated
7/22/2009)
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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 cnvuksic@earthlink.net.
Amor Artis (updated
1/24/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side and Soho
The Amor Artis Chorus, led by its Music Director, Stephen Somary, is comprised of 40 singers and is based in New York City. There are a few openings for singers with exceptional sight-reading skills and ability to blend very well with others. The full choir sings 4 to 5 concerts per season, and a smaller group sings monthly liturgies. There is one weekly rehearsal on Thursday evenings alternating between the Upper West Side and Soho, and additional rehearsals are held before concerts. If you are interested and believe you qualify, please visit www.AmorArtis.org to sign up for an audition.
Amuse (updated
1/6/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
A small women's ensemble conducted by Robert Isaacs. We encourage any singer with good reading skills to audition for the ensemble. Our focus is a cappella music written for treble voices drawn from the sacred and secular classical repertory and ranging from chant to new commissions. We have a three concert season with programs in September, January and June and do other programs as the opportunity arises. If interested in auditioning, please visit our website at www.amusesingers.org to learn more about how we work and to download our audition packet.
Angelica (updated
6/27/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hastings-on-Hudson
Angelica, a women's chamber choir, is seeking two new members, a first soprano and a second soprano. Angelica rehearses on Monday evenings in Hastings-on-Hudson. Auditions will take place during the summer. We seek singers who have choral singing experience; are good sight-readers; can sing with clear, straight tones; are able to hold a part; and are able to blend. If interested, please contact Marie Caruso at angelicavoices@angelicavoices.org. You can learn more about our choir on our website at www.angelicavoices.org.
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.
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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.
The Arcadian Chorale (updated
1/9/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Matawan, NJ
Now in its 19th season, The Arcadian Chorale is a dynamic ensemble of 70 singers. With its founder and conductor, Marina Alexander, the group has appeared numerous times at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, NJPAC, and other area venues.
Auditions for our Spring 2012 program will be held on January 24 and 31 and February 7, starting at 6 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, NJ, Route 34. The Chorale will be preparing for a performance of Mozart's other unfinished masterwork, his Great Mass in C Minor, K. 427, including the Pan-American premiere of a new completion by Dr. Benjamin Gunnar-Cohrs of Bremen, Germany. This is a warm and fun group of people from all age groups and walks of life that have come together to create a very vital ensemble. Come join us for an exciting season! Please visit our website via the link above or call (732) 583-4007 for further information.
Ars Musica Chorale (updated
6/29/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgewood, NJ
The Ars Musica Chorale, a concert chorus of approximately 55 voices, will hold an open rehearsal on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Ridgewood, NJ at 7:30 PM. Interested singers in all voice parts are invited to attend. Some basic music skills are preferred and passing a vocal audition is required. The Chorale is preparing for its first concert of the season which will be presented November 19, 2011 at the West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, NJ.
Regular rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights at The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood from September to June. Interested singers who cannot attend on September 6 are welcome to join us at any rehearsal or contact Alexandra Cramer at 973-628-8793 or arsmusica@hotmail.com to make audition arrangements.
Now in its fifth decade, Ars Musica Chorale is known throughout the New York metropolitan region for the high caliber of its performances. The Chorale is also remarkable for the camaraderie among the members who come together to sing some of the world’s most beautiful choral compositions. Robert Long is the music director and conductor. For further information visit www.arsmusica.org.
The Art Mob (updated
9/28/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Soho
The Art Mob, a 15-ish voice a cappella choir that excavates its repertoire from the dusty corners of musical memory, is in need of a gen-u-wine Bass 2. Interested? You ought to be, especially if you're curious or knowledgeable about shape note hymns, Victoriana, radio gospel, and 19th and early 20th century obscurities (and not-so-obscurities). The members set the theme for each concert, and propose and pick the repertoire. There truly is nothing else like this in New York. If you're looking to sing Verdi in a big hall, lieder in a parlor, or pop in a club, that's not us. But if you're a musically adventurous singer, if your sense of humor is a bit ... odd, and if you're heavily into a collaborative environment with lots of personal responsibility, read www.artmob.org and contact music director Brent Frederick at brent@brentfrederickmusic.com. We rehearse Monday evenings in Soho, and perform two programs a year, three times each. (We could use another tenor, too. But who couldn't, really?)
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Soho
The Art Mob, a 15-ish voice a cappella choir that excavates its repertoire from the dusty corners of musical memory, is in need of a gen-u-wine Bass 2. Interested? You ought to be, especially if you're curious or knowledgeable about shape note hymns, Victoriana, radio gospel, and 19th and early 20th century obscurities (and not-so-obscurities). The members set the theme for each concert, and propose and pick the repertoire. There truly is nothing else like this in New York. If you're looking to sing Verdi in a big hall, lieder in a parlor, or pop in a club, that's not us. But if you're a musically adventurous singer, if your sense of humor is a bit ... odd, and if you're heavily into a collaborative environment with lots of personal responsibility, read www.artmob.org and contact music director Brent Frederick at brent@brentfrederickmusic.com. We rehearse Monday evenings in Soho, and perform two programs a year, three times each. (We could use another tenor, too. But who couldn't, really?)
Astoria Symphonic Choir (updated
8/11/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Astoria
Auditions for the Astoria Symphonic Choir's 2011-2012 Season will be held on August 29 and 30, and on September 6 and 7, from 7-9:30 PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Astoria. This is a community based ensemble that welcomes singers from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience. This season includes collaborations with the Astoria Symphony. Please e-mail astoriachoir@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Visit our website for more information: www.astoriachoir.org.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Astoria
Auditions for the Astoria Symphonic Choir's 2011-2012 Season will be held on August 29 and 30, and on September 6 and 7, from 7-9:30 PM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Astoria. This is a community based ensemble that welcomes singers from a variety of backgrounds and levels of experience. This season includes collaborations with the Astoria Symphony. Please e-mail astoriachoir@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Visit our website for more information: www.astoriachoir.org.
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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The Babylon Chorale (updated
1/15/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Islip, NY
The Babylon Chorale will hold auditions for all voice parts on Monday, March 26, 2012 and Monday, April 2, 2012 at Westbrook Elementary School, 350 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY. Join us for rehearsal at 7:30 PM; auditions take place at 9:15 PM. For further information, call 631-650-7413 or 516-221-3211, visit www.babylonchorale.org or e-mail us at babylonchorale@aol.com.
Bank Street Community Chorus (updated
9/30/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** 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 Monday nights from 6:00-7:00. 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. We have no openings at this time, though.
The Beauty Shop Quartet (updated
11/11/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Fort Greene (Brooklyn)
Auditioning female singers! We currently have two spots open: (1) a high soprano (comfortable with high A) and (2) a low alto (comfortable with low D). Our group sings a cappella in four-part harmony (SSAA) in groups of four, six and eight. Our songs are barbershop variety a cappella with girl group songs from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Members of the group are encouraged to contribute vocal arrangements.
We are looking for singers with a cappella experience, able to learn parts quickly and independently. We rehearse twice a month with performances in the spring and winter. For an audition, please contact Anna Dengler at annadengler@hotmail.com, and be sure to mention your musical experience, vocal range and types of music you enjoy singing.
Bel Canto Chorale (updated
1/11/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Wantagh, NY
Bel Canto Chorale, a community choral group performing music from many centuries, is seeking singers, all voices, to join us as we prepare for our spring concert when we will perform Haydn's Mass in D Minor and Mendelssohn's Hear My Prayer. Please come to the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, 1845 Wantagh Avenue in Wantagh (entrance in rear), Sunday, January 16, January 23 and January 30, at 7 PM. Call 516-705-0011, visit belcantochorale.net or e-mail belcantochorale@gmail.com.
Bella Voce Singers (updated
1/14/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope (Brooklyn)
Come and join Bella Voce Singers in their 11th season! 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 April 29 and May 5, with some optional run-out performances. Repertoire for these concerts will include pieces by Elizabeth Alexander, and Joan Szymko, Clifton J. Noble, Jr. and many others. Bella Voce Singers are a fantastic and fun bunch of people who love to make great music. Scheduled auditions will take place on Monday, January 16, from 7 to 9:30 PM; please contact the director, Jessica Corbin, at bellavocesingers@gmail.com to schedule a time or ask questions. Additional times may be available by appointment only. Rehearsals take place at Greenwood Baptist Church in Park Slope, at 7th Avenue and 6th Street, and are on Mondays from 7 to 9 PM, beginning on January 30, 2012. Please note that this is a dues-paying organization
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.
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Big Apple Chorus (updated
2/22/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
The award-winning Big Apple Chorus invites men to discover the joy and art of singing American popular standards, including Broadway classics, gospel, novelty, popular and holiday music in four-part a cappella harmony. This prized volunteer chorus is ranked among the world's top a cappella groups who have performed locally at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, South Street Seaport, and various major US cities, along with international venues most notably, St. Petersburg, Russia. In addition, this renowned organization is a major participant performing in the Barbershop Harmony Society. The Big Apple Chorus is known for its creative and unique New York spin and progressive approach to this rich harmonic style. The membership is privileged with the opportunity to have personal voice lessons.
The Big Apple Chorus is a fantastic springboard for the expansion of the four-part a cappella singing into the art of quartetting that will open a new and exciting performing experience within the brotherhood of four-part a cappella singing.
Rehearsals are open to all interested men meeting every Monday (except national holidays) from 7 to 10 PM at Norman Thomas High School located at 111 East 33rd Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, 2nd floor auditorium. For more information, Please contact us at 212 big-apple (212-244-2775) or visit www.bigapplechorus.org or e-mail info@bigapplechorus.org.
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.
The Blue Notes (updated
8/14/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Darien, CT
The Blue Notes, a women's singing group of community volunteers from Darien and nearby towns, perform a wide variety of music...from country to show tunes...big band sounds to Latin rhythms, under the direction of former Broadway performer Beth Schwartz, with original arrangements by noted area musician Ted Simons. The twenty-four member group sings in four-part harmony with instrumental accompaniment. The original group made its debut as the Junior League Glee Club in 1951 when eight enthusiastic singers gathered around a piano in Stamford and began to harmonize. Their purpose, to provide joy through music to people of all ages, has remained the same throughout the years.
Each year, The Blue Notes entertain audiences of senior associations, nursing homes, and various community, service and church groups throughout Fairfield County. The musical repertoire of the group includes nostalgic, Broadway and current tunes. Performances offer musical therapy and musical appreciation and audience participation is always encouraged. We give a high quality performance and are invited back year after year to perform for our enthusiastic audiences. Our season starts in September and runs until the end of May. For information, contact director Beth Schwartz at 203-966-7326 or blue.notes.darien@gmail.com.
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
8/18/2011)
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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. Members include students, faculty and staff from BMCC, as well as residents and professional of the downtown and neighboring communities.
Downtown Chorus performs regularly on campus, including collaborations with the Downtown Symphony Orchestra (www.downtownsymphony.org) on its Messiah Open Sing in December and Opera Production in May. In addition, Downtown Chorus performs frequently with BMCC Select Chorus and College Chorus on and off campus. In the Springs of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, members from these choruses participated and performed in Carnegie Hall receiving excellent remarks!
The chorus's founder and artistic director is Dr. Eugenia Oi Yan Yau, associate 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 and is currently the director of music for the children and youth at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City.
The BMCC Downtown Chorus rehearses on Tuesday evenings, September through May, at the BMCC campus, 199 Chambers Street, NY, NY 10007 from 7:15-9:30 PM. The first fall rehearsal is scheduled for September 6, 2011 in Room S190 on BMCC Chambers Street Campus.
Downtown 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; or visit www.downtownchorus.org.
*** 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. Members include students, faculty and staff from BMCC, as well as residents and professional of the downtown and neighboring communities.
Downtown Chorus performs regularly on campus, including collaborations with the Downtown Symphony Orchestra (www.downtownsymphony.org) on its Messiah Open Sing in December and Opera Production in May. In addition, Downtown Chorus performs frequently with BMCC Select Chorus and College Chorus on and off campus. In the Springs of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011, members from these choruses participated and performed in Carnegie Hall receiving excellent remarks!
The chorus's founder and artistic director is Dr. Eugenia Oi Yan Yau, associate 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 and is currently the director of music for the children and youth at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City.
The BMCC Downtown Chorus rehearses on Tuesday evenings, September through May, at the BMCC campus, 199 Chambers Street, NY, NY 10007 from 7:15-9:30 PM. The first fall rehearsal is scheduled for September 6, 2011 in Room S190 on BMCC Chambers Street Campus.
Downtown 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; or visit www.downtownchorus.org.
Bountiful Blessings Gospel Singers (updated
9/9/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bay Ridge
A new gospel chorus/ensemble is forming in Brooklyn. We're looking for enthusiastic singers, all God's children, who love to sing.. If you can carry a part and can take direction, you're what we're looking for. If you're a soloist with talent, usable talent, don't have to be BeBe or CeCe, just able to know your abilities, you're what we're looking for. The group is volunteer. We will rehearse, on Thursday evenings, and will perform our first concert in January. For those of you looking for an opportunity to sing with a quality group under a talented director who can get the most from an organization, contact director Bill Robinson at 917-723-9730 or adalottabrunch@gmail.com and we'll get in touch with you to arrange a meeting. We look forward to hearing from you.
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The Brearley Singers (updated
9/18/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Come join a vibrant chorus with Monday evening rehearsals located on the Upper East Side.
The Brearley Singers is a nonaudition chorus founded in 1994 by a group of interested Brearley School parents and is dedicated to presenting beautiful choral music and advancing the musicianship of all involved while maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere. We rehearse each Monday night during the school year from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, beginning this season on September 12, 2011. New members are welcome to attend rehearsals even after each season begins, as they can quickly catch up with the rest of the group. All rehearsals are held at the Brearley School, 610 East 83rd Street, on the Upper East Side near Carl Schurz Park. If you are coming for the first time, please identify yourself to David Harris, our Music Director, or one of the choristers!
Although originally formed by Brearley parents, the chorus has since been joined by many others not directly associated with the Brearley School community who love to sing and have fun doing it. Current membership is over 90 singers and growing. Singing great music while having great fun is our primary goal. We do focus on training our voices and expanding our musicianship and knowledge of music, but never at the sacrifice of enjoying ourselves and helping others enjoy their music as well, regardless of their level of experience. Since we are a nonaudition chorus with no requirements of prior singing experience or training, our programs are developed at a pace that allows even beginning singers to feel comfortable in learning the music for each concert. We provide practice vocal part recordings of our programs to help those members whose sight reading skills are not as well developed as they would like to learn the music.
The Brearley Singers perform two major concerts each school year. The first is a December Holiday Concert, which presents a program of holiday music and other selections of classical, gospel, folk and contemporary pieces specifically arranged for choirs. The following May we perform a Spring Concert which will include one or more major classical oratorios. In the past we have presented works by Mozart, including his Requiem, Fauré, Beethoven, Handel, Haydn, Vivaldi, Poulenc and Brahms, among others. For our tenth anniversary we presented a concert in Alice Tully Hall, where we performed the Mozart Requiem and the Vivaldi Gloria.
Please come to a Monday evening rehearsal and give us a try. All voice parts are welcome. (Tenors, expect an inordinate amount of attention!)
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Come join a vibrant chorus with Monday evening rehearsals located on the Upper East Side.
The Brearley Singers is a nonaudition chorus founded in 1994 by a group of interested Brearley School parents and is dedicated to presenting beautiful choral music and advancing the musicianship of all involved while maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere. We rehearse each Monday night during the school year from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, beginning this season on September 12, 2011. New members are welcome to attend rehearsals even after each season begins, as they can quickly catch up with the rest of the group. All rehearsals are held at the Brearley School, 610 East 83rd Street, on the Upper East Side near Carl Schurz Park. If you are coming for the first time, please identify yourself to David Harris, our Music Director, or one of the choristers!
Although originally formed by Brearley parents, the chorus has since been joined by many others not directly associated with the Brearley School community who love to sing and have fun doing it. Current membership is over 90 singers and growing. Singing great music while having great fun is our primary goal. We do focus on training our voices and expanding our musicianship and knowledge of music, but never at the sacrifice of enjoying ourselves and helping others enjoy their music as well, regardless of their level of experience. Since we are a nonaudition chorus with no requirements of prior singing experience or training, our programs are developed at a pace that allows even beginning singers to feel comfortable in learning the music for each concert. We provide practice vocal part recordings of our programs to help those members whose sight reading skills are not as well developed as they would like to learn the music.
The Brearley Singers perform two major concerts each school year. The first is a December Holiday Concert, which presents a program of holiday music and other selections of classical, gospel, folk and contemporary pieces specifically arranged for choirs. The following May we perform a Spring Concert which will include one or more major classical oratorios. In the past we have presented works by Mozart, including his Requiem, Fauré, Beethoven, Handel, Haydn, Vivaldi, Poulenc and Brahms, among others. For our tenth anniversary we presented a concert in Alice Tully Hall, where we performed the Mozart Requiem and the Vivaldi Gloria.
Please come to a Monday evening rehearsal and give us a try. All voice parts are welcome. (Tenors, expect an inordinate amount of attention!)
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
9/15/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bronx
The Bronx Concert Singers (BCS), is seeking singers for our 27th Annual Holiday Concert, which will be performed with professional brass ensemble and percussion, on Sunday, December 14, at 4:30 PM. Featured works include Victoria's O Magnum Mysterium, Gabrieli's Jublilate Deo, Z. Randall Stroope's Hodie and other seasonal works from the Renaissance through the 20th century.
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, NY. For more information, please call (917) 743-4641; visit us on the web at www.bronxconcertsingers.org, 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 Bx4, Bx14, BX22, Bx36, Bx39, 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 Chorus (updated
5/10/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Dyker Heights / Bay Ridge
A women's a cappella four-part harmony small chorus that rehearses Monday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Dyker Heights/Bay Ridge Area. Brooklyn Chorus has been in existence for over 50 years. We are comprised of women of all ages who love to sing. We have open auditions every Monday evening, by appointment, starting at 7 PM. For information, e-mail cmcevoy@aol.com.
Brooklyn College Chorale (updated
7/31/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Brooklyn College
The Brooklyn College Chorale is accepting singers for all voice parts. Singers must have a willingness to collaborate with others and strive for personal growth in the areas of sight-reading, ear training and overall musicianship. Singers from the community at large will join together with students and members of the Brooklyn College faculty to prepare symphonic and other choral literature for public performance on the Brooklyn College campus. Please call 718-951-5000 x1176 for more information or to schedule an audition.
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The Brooklyn Community Chorus (updated
1/9/2012)
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*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Community Chorus is seeking new singers for the 2012 winter/spring season, particularly tenors and basses. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 starting on January 11 at the Old First Reformed Church, 7th Avenue and Carroll Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn. Please contact Steven Coburn, 718-686-6711 or Steve@brooklyncommunitychorus.org, for information. We are an independent community chorus in Park Slope, Brooklyn, open to anyone who loves to sing a variety of music,both sacred and secular, classical and popular, historic and contemporary. This season our repertoire includes Gospel Magnificat by Robert Ray; Five Hebrew Love Songs by Eric Whitacre; three movements from Mozarts Vespers; and Ari No Natsu by Ko Matsushita. Ages 14 and older, no auditions needed. Directed by Steven Coburn, Jim Benedetto and Ethan Schlesser.
Brooklyn Conservatory Chorale (updated
9/9/2010)
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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 fifth season, 2010-2011. A dynamic chorus of 60 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 four concerts during each season. For more info, visit www.bqcm.org/bcc . For auditions, call the Conservatory at 718-622-3300 x10 .
Brooklyn Contemporary Chorus (updated
10/12/2011)
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Silver Sustaining Member
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Fort Greene/Clinton Hill (Brooklyn)
We are also looking for singers for all voice parts. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Cadman Memorial Congregational Church in Brooklyn from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Please e-mail Aaron Williams at awilli6125@gmail.com for more information.
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. 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.
Silver Sustaining Member
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Fort Greene/Clinton Hill (Brooklyn)
We are also looking for singers for all voice parts. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Cadman Memorial Congregational Church in Brooklyn from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Please e-mail Aaron Williams at awilli6125@gmail.com for more information.
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. 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.
Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus (updated
12/13/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus will hold auditions for its spring 2011 season on Tuesday, January 11 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 11 auditions will be followed at 7:30 by the first rehearsal of the spring season.
Brooklyn Repertory Opera Chorus (updated
4/21/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Repertory Opera Chorus is a mixed choir for Park Slope's resident opera company, dedicated to performing standard repertoire 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 Tuesday evenings and one weekend afternoon per week (generally Sunday), 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 June production of Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera, to be sung in English translation, and accompanied with full orchestra. Performances will be June 5, 7, 12 and 14, 2009 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.
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.
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C4: The World's First Choral Composer/Conductor Collective (updated
7/26/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown West
Audition for C4's 2011-12 season! Highlights include a collaboration with the amplified chamber ensemble, Fireworks, and run-out performances in Massachusetts. Repertoire will include works by Ferko, Hersant, Jennefelt, Kernis, Mantyjarvi and others, not to mention buckets of world premieres. Spots are presently available in all parts for gifted singer-musicians. We are also seeking composer- and conductor-singers. Auditions will be held in midtown Manhattan on August 11, 25 and a possible extra date TBD. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-10 in midtown Manhattan. Please contact info@c4ensemble.org to schedule an audition, specifying your voice part.
C4 is a unique chorus that is directed and operated collectively by its singing members, functioning not only as a presenting ensemble in its own right but also as an ongoing workshop and recital chorus for emerging composers and conductors within the group. It is the first organization of its kind and one of the few choral groups in the nation to focus exclusively on the music of our time, performing only music written in the last twenty-five years. It's an intimate, diverse and exciting musical experience like nothing else out there.
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.
Camerata Chorale (updated
8/24/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Poughkeepsie, NY
Founded in 1963, Camerata Chorale is comprised of experienced and dedicated singers from over 20 Hudson Valley communities. Over 60 singing members have a very special experience each week. We call it the Camerata Chorale -- lovers of music who meet every Tuesday evening in Poughkeepsie to sing. Singing brought us together -- singing keeps us together.
Auditions will be held Tuesday, September 14 at 6:30 PM and Tuesday, September 21 at 6:30 PM. Remain for rehearsal following audition. Audition includes vocalizing for range and voice placement, sight reading. For more info, e-mail info@camerata-chorale.org or call 845-256-1290.
Camerata d'Amici (updated
12/26/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: South Salem, NY / Ridgefield, CT
Local choral group Camerata d'Amici is seeking new members for all voice parts. Rehearsals take place Thursday evenings at the South Salem Presbyterian Church, in South Salem NY, from 7:30 to 9:30. Formed in 2006 and directed by Kristin Sponheim of Redding, CT, Camerata d'Amici is a group of auditioned singers from Westchester and Fairfield counties. Its repertoire features a wide range of choral music, both sacred and secular and from many cultures. The ensemble has two remaining public performances in its current season: a midwinter concert on February 26 and a spring concert on May 20.
Describing the attributes of the group, Sponheim said, "Camerata d'Amici is always delighted to welcome new singers to our group. We enjoy making music together and communicating the music to our audiences."
Auditions will be held beginning in early January. Persons interested in joining Camerata d'Amici should e-mail Sponheim at kmsponheim@optonline.net to arrange an audition.
The Canby Singers (updated
7/14/2010)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Are you a singer with good sight-reading skills? Would you like to be part of a group in which your voice really counts? The Canby Singers, a chamber choir with a challenging early-Renaissance to contemporary repertory, is holding auditions now for its 2010-2011 season. Rehearsals will begin in September and are held on Tuesday evenings in Greenwich Village. To make an appointment to audition, call director Sheila Schonbrun at 845-947-1520.
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.
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Cantabile Chamber Chorale (updated
8/2/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bound Brook, NJ
Cantabile Chamber Chorale, a mixed voice chamber vocal ensemble, has openings and will audition all voice parts. Our 2011-12 concert season is Cantabile's 24th year of concert performances. The December 3, 2011 concert will connect traditional and contemporary songs of spirit for Chanukah, Christmas and the winter season. A community outreach program is planned for December 21, 2011. Our spring concert is scheduled for April 28, 2012.
Formed in 1987, Cantabile has gained recognition as an important element in New Jersey's music culture reflecting founding director Rebecca Scott's reputation for superb programming and her love of contemporary music and poetry. Under Ms. Scott, a member of The Juilliard School faculty, Cantabile has become a cohesive, disciplined and expressive chamber ensemble.
Membership in Cantabile presents opportunities for community service, friendship, and musical growth. The Middlesex County (NJ) Cultural and Heritage Commission has recognized the group with an Excellence in Achievement Award for exemplary programming and for achieving great strides in development and outreach, such as performances donated to local area nursing homes, hospitals and schools. Cantabile has also been honored with an ASCAP/Chorus America Award for Adventuresome Programming, recognizing our commitment to commissioning and performing new choral compositions. The group has made four European performance tours.
We rehearse Wednesday nights from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM in Bound Brook, New Jersey. First rehearsal for the upcoming season is Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Auditions will take place in late August and early September. To schedule an audition, please call (732) 560-7132, or e-mail to info@cantabilechamberchorale.org. Visit our web site at www.cantabilechamberchorale.org.
CantaLyrica (updated
6/26/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hackensack, NJ
CantaLyrica, Bergen County, N.J., a volunteer SATB chamber chorus under the direction of Joshua Greene, assistant conductor at the Metropolitan Opera. Auditions by appointment for 2010-2011 season for all voice parts. Two concerts: all-Bach program, Sunday, January 23, 2011; opera excerpts, Thursday, May 26, 2011. Rehearsals Wednesday evenings at the Bergen County Academies, Hackensack, NJ.; performances at West Side Presbyterian Church, Ridgewood, NJ. Opportunities for volunteer solo work. For info/audition appointment, 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.
Canterbury Choral Society (updated
12/29/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Now in our 60th year, The Canterbury Choral Society is seeking choral singers, for all parts, to join us for our March 11, 2012 performance of the glorious Verdi Requiem, with full orchestra, and super soloists, to be performed at the historic Church of the Heavenly Rest on 5th Avenue and 90th Street in Manhattan. Under the baton of our legendary conductor and founder, Charles Dodsley Walker, this will truly be a "requiem to die for."
On May 6, 2012, we perform music for chorus, brass and organ by Gabrieli, Schütz and others. And on November 3, 2012, the chorus returns to Carnegie Hall to perform the unparalled Mahler 8th Symphony with a huge children's chorus and orchestra and full symphony orchestra. Do not miss a chance to be part of this gala evening.
Applicants should have some sight reading skills and choral experience. Rehearsals are on Monday nights on the Upper East Side starting January 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM. Call Charles Dodsley Walker for an audition appointment at 212-222-9458, or e-mail him at dodsley@aol.com, requesting an audition.
Canterbury has a true "society" attitude and we have no annual dues or requirements for ticket purchase. We encourage that members do make a tax-deductible contribution and buy four tickets for each performance. Call or e-mail now.
Canticum Novum at Christ Church (updated
8/1/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Brusnwick, NJ
Christ Church's Canticum Novum Choir is an adult choir for those who love to sing regardless of previous experience or musical training. We rehearse weekly on Monday evenings from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and sing the second Sunday of every month at our 10:30 AM Eucharist, and occasionally other services and concerts. We sing easy, accessible and tuneful music from the traditional sacred as well as gospel repertories. We also focus on learning the rudiments of music, in a very warm, friendly and supportive environment. We welcome all, particularly those who are differently-abled in any way. There are openings in all voice parts, and our first rehearsal is Monday, September 5 at 7:30 PM. The church is easily accessible via New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor and bus routes. The church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of NJ. For more information, contact John Sheridan at 732-545-6262 or at music@christchurchnewbrunswick.org..
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Canticum Novum Singers (updated
10/26/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Harold Rosenbaum (www.haroldrosenbaum.com), founder and conductor. This select chamber choir is seeking excellent readers in all sections for its 2011-2012 (39th) season. Performances include Bach's Mass in B Minor. Please go to www.canticumnovum.org for details about the choir, and contact Harold Rosenbaum at 914-763-3453 or haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Harold Rosenbaum (www.haroldrosenbaum.com), founder and conductor. This select chamber choir is seeking excellent readers in all sections for its 2011-2012 (39th) season. Performances include Bach's Mass in B Minor. Please go to www.canticumnovum.org for details about the choir, and contact Harold Rosenbaum at 914-763-3453 or haroldrosenbaum@gmail.com.
Cantigas Women's Choir (updated
8/23/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hoboken, NJ
Cantigas Women’s Choir seeks committed singers for its upcoming 2011-2012 season. The Hoboken-based all-female group brings women of the community together -- from all ages and all backgrounds -- to explore the rich tradition of women’s singing and perform a broad spectrum of global music, both classic and contemporary. This year's repertoire will include music of Europe -- particularly medieval Western Europe, Greece and 19th and 20th century Hungary and Slovakia. Additional repertoire will be drawn from Brazil, Iraq and Syria. Cantigas will premiere a new piece composed for the choir by Argentine composer Leonardo San Juan.
Cantigas also brings its music out to the community, performing at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton, NJ and the Bayonne Cancer Survivors Group Meetings.
The group rehearses on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 PM at the Mustard Seed School at 422 Willow Avenue in Hoboken. The ambiance of the rehearsal is a combination of rigor and relaxation. 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 joanlitman@gmail.com.
*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hoboken, NJ
Cantigas Women’s Choir seeks committed singers for its upcoming 2011-2012 season. The Hoboken-based all-female group brings women of the community together -- from all ages and all backgrounds -- to explore the rich tradition of women’s singing and perform a broad spectrum of global music, both classic and contemporary. This year's repertoire will include music of Europe -- particularly medieval Western Europe, Greece and 19th and 20th century Hungary and Slovakia. Additional repertoire will be drawn from Brazil, Iraq and Syria. Cantigas will premiere a new piece composed for the choir by Argentine composer Leonardo San Juan.
Cantigas also brings its music out to the community, performing at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in Clinton, NJ and the Bayonne Cancer Survivors Group Meetings.
The group rehearses on Thursday nights from 7 to 9 PM at the Mustard Seed School at 422 Willow Avenue in Hoboken. The ambiance of the rehearsal is a combination of rigor and relaxation. 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 joanlitman@gmail.com.
Cantori New York (updated
7/7/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Widely acclaimed as one of New York's premier choral ensembles, Cantori New York auditions singers on an ongoing basis, and maintains a waiting list. Members of Cantori are a diverse group of individuals who tend to be motivated, talented, musically experienced, and intellectually curious. Rehearsals are intense, humorous and productive: Cantori New York is the only volunteer chorus in the Eastern United States to have received three ASCAP/ Chorus America Adventurous Programming Awards. Under its director Mark Shapiro, Cantori has been cited by The New York Times for its "spirit of exploration" and praised for its "gorgeously regulated tone." The group has built a strong reputation for artistic excellence and innovative programming including the US premieres of important works by several generations of 20th and 21st century composers, alongside early music and standard repertoire. Cantori has performed at Le Poisson Rouge, Zankel Hall (Carnegie Hall), at Lincoln Center in the Great Performers Series as well as in a longstanding collaboration with the verismo opera company Teatro Grattacielo. with the Yale Symphony Orchestra, in concert series at Holy Trinity Church and at The World Financial Center.
Our 2010-11 season is called OBLIGATO. Each of our three subscription concerts showcases a single instrumental color, in partnership with the chorus. The first concert features four bassoons (!) and chorus in music by ACJW member Bradley Balliett on aphorisms of Nietszche, as well as works by the remarkable French Renaissance composer Paschal de L'Estocart. Our next concert features the guitar, with a choral cycle on Lorca poetry by Casteluovo-Tedesco, a new composition by Frank Ezra Levy, and works by John Dowland. Our third program features virtuoso marbimist Makoto Nakura in Forest Trilogy, a new cycle for chorus and marimba by three composers. Throughout the season we will also explore the extraordinary madrigals of Paul Hindemith. More at cantorinewyork.com.
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 audition potential members throughout the year. Rehearsals: Thursday evening on the Upper West Side.
The Capital Singers of Trenton (updated
7/20/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Trenton, NJ
Are you a singer who wants to Connect…Inspire…Perform? The Trenton Community Singers, under the direction of Richard M. Loatman, is seeking new members for the 2011-2012 season. There are no auditions, no dues, no music fees, and a minimal number of rehearsals for each concert. Individual preparation for rehearsals and concerts is required and practice aids are provided. Music selections are mostly classical, but also include an eclectic mix of folk, spiritual, musical theater, patriotic and contemporary styles. Interested singers should visit our website at www.capitalsingers.org. For further information about joining, please e-mail or call us at newtcs.cst@gmail.com or call 609-799-5939.
Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir (updated
6/8/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Poughkeepsie, NY
Cappella Festiva Chamber Choir is an auditioned choral ensemble known throughout the Hudson Valley for producing high quality, well prepared concerts of compelling classical music. Call 845-853-7765 or write info@cappellafestiva.org for more info or visit our website www.cappellafestiva.org.
Cappella Festiva Treble Choir (updated
6/10/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Poughkeepsie, NY
Cappella Festiva Treble Choir, a choral ensemble for unchanged treble voices (boys and girls) ages 10-18, will begin rehearsals on September 13 at the Vassar College Chapel, Poughkeepsie, NY from 5:45-7:15 PM. This group of 20-50 singers performs 2-4 programs per year and collaborates with the Cappella Festiva [Adult] Chamber Choir on a yearly basis. We invite you to call (845) 853-7765 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, July 5-16, 2010! More information at www.cappellafestiva.org.
less than 1 month old less than 3 months old more than 6 months old more than 12 months old
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.
Caritas Chamber Chorale (updated
11/3/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Friday and Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Far Hills and Bridgewater, NJ
Auditions for Caritas Chamber Chorale are now closed. Caritas Chamber Chorale sings benefit concerts for the Adorno Fathers' St. Francis Caracciolo Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. By sharing your talents, you will be helping those in need in one of the most difficult areas of the world.
No membership fee is required. Singers should have some choral experience. Some music reading ability and a good ear are essential. Attendance at the majority of rehearsals and concerts for a given session is necessary. For more information about Caritas Chamber Chorale please see www.caritaschamberchorale.org.
*** Rehearsals: Friday and Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Far Hills and Bridgewater, NJ
Auditions for Caritas Chamber Chorale are now closed. Caritas Chamber Chorale sings benefit concerts for the Adorno Fathers' St. Francis Caracciolo Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. By sharing your talents, you will be helping those in need in one of the most difficult areas of the world.
No membership fee is required. Singers should have some choral experience. Some music reading ability and a good ear are essential. Attendance at the majority of rehearsals and concerts for a given session is necessary. For more information about Caritas Chamber Chorale please see www.caritaschamberchorale.org.
The Carrollton Chorale (updated
2/15/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Elizabeth, NJ
The Carrollton Chorale, a 21-voice a cappella choral ensemble, rehearses Wednesday evenings 8-10 PM in Elizabeth, NJ (near Kean University and 5 minutes from several NJ Transit stations). The Carrollton Chorale includes as its core several members of the former South Mountain Chorale, well known in the Essex County area for their clarity of sound and fine musicality. Repertoire includes music of the Renaissance, Romantic era and 20th century. No dues, fundraisers, or other non-musical requirements, except for a nominal music purchase fee. For more information or to inquire about auditions, contact Allen Artz, director at 908-436-0315 or artzthe3rd@verizon.net.
The Cathedral Choir at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (updated
9/8/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning and afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Morningside Heights
The Cathedral Choir at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (Episcopal) in New York City is a group of 25 treble choristers and approximately 20 adult singers (a mix of professionals and volunteers) that sings the 11 o'clock AM Choral Eucharist and the 4 o'clock Choral Evensong on most Sundays throughout the year as well as for several Feast Day services and annual Christmas and Spring concerts. The only rehearsals for the Cathedral Choir are those immediately prior to each service: 9:45 for the 11 o'clock Mass and 2:30 for the 4 o'clock Evensong. While rooted in the Anglican choral tradition, the Cathedral Choir's repertoire includes everything from plainchant to newly commissioned works.
The Cathedral Choir is looking for volunteer singers in all voice parts (soprano, alto or countertenor, tenor and bass). Requirements for membership are good sight-reading skills, a voice that blends well in the ensemble, and, above all, reliability and consistency in attendance. Interested volunteers should contact Mr. Bruce Neswick, Director of Cathedral Music, at bneswick@stjohndivine.org or 212-316-7519 (office) to schedule an audition. Auditions will be heard throughout the year.
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys (updated
9/25/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday, Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Garden City, NY
The Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys is currently auditioning for boy choristers ages 8-11. An interest in music and a fourth grade reading ability are required. Rehearsals are Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-8 PM and alternate Saturdays 4-5.30 PM. Boys sing at the 11:15 Eucharist weekly during the school year, as well as monthly Evensong on Sunday afternoon, and special services at Christmas and Easter. Repertoire ranges from plainchant and renaissance polyphony to newly composed pieces, with an emphasis on the Anglican choral tradition; all sung at the highest level. Choristers are welcome regardless of religious affiliation. To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, please contact Director of Music Larry Tremsky at music@incarnationgc.org or (516) 746-2955.
Positions may be available for volunteer adult singers (bass, tenor and countertenor) with excellent sight-reading skills, and the ability to blend well. Paid positions may occasionally be open. This is a great opportunity to make music on a weekly basis as part of a living tradition, and to support a talented group of children in their music education. Please contact Larry Tremsky, as above.
The Celebration Singers (updated
1/11/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Cranford, NJ
The Celebration Singers Adult and Youth Choirs will be holding auditions at the Cranford United Methodist Church on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Youth auditions will be held between 6:00 and 8:00, and the Adult auditions will be held between 7:00 and 9:00. All auditions are by appointment only. Please e-mail us at celebrationsingers@hotmail.com or call our voicemail at 908-241-8200. For youth choir auditions, please include your name, age, contact information (phone number and e-mail), and school in your e-mail.
The Children's Choir ranges in age from 9 to 13 years; the Middle C's is comprised of experienced choral singers ages 14 and up (male changed voices in 8th grade and up; female voices 9th grade and up). The Youth Choirs offer a place where children and adolescents can learn and hone musical skills, experience various styles of music, and perform with a wide range of ages.
The Adult Choir welcomes singers ages 18 years and older of all experience levels. Currently, we are looking for tenors and basses. The ability to read music is a plus but not a requirement as is prior choral experience.
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Central City Chorus (updated
1/14/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Share the joy of choral music with an energetic group of music-makers! Central City Chorus, now in our 31st Season, performs a repertoire consisting of old masters, new masters, contemporary works, commissioned pieces, and a cappella music. We enjoy lively rehearsals on Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:45 PM, September to June, and with this season we began a new residence at St. Ignatius of Antioch, 552 West End Avenue at West 87th Street, on Manhattan's Upper West Side. We currently have openings in all sections, but particularly tenors and basses, for those with strong sight-singing skills, excellent musicianship, and an interest in varied repertoire. In addition to hiring professionals, we audition soloists from within the Chorus, and singers with strong solo performance backgrounds are especially encouraged to respond. Our Music Director, Phillip Cheah, is a versatile perfomer and conductor in the New York City choral music scene, and we are assisted by Brian Hamer, assistant conductor.
Our next round of new member auditions is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at St. Ignatius of Antioch, from 6:30 PM, by appointment. We are also happy to consider other arrangements. To schedule an audition, please e-mail CentralCityChorus@gmail.com, or call 212-330-7293 and leave a message. For details about audition requirements, updates on our 31st season, and additional information about the Chorus, visit our website at CentralCityChorus.com.
Recent seasons have included a performance of Leonard Bernstein's exquisite Chichester Psalms; the New York City premiere of Carol Barnett's The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass for chorus and bluegrass band; works for voices and viols by the Renaissance master William Byrd; and such venerable and beloved works as J. S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio and the Magnificat, Johannes Brahms's German Requiem, Mozart's C Minor Mass, Mendelssohn's Elijah, and the rarely-performed Requiem by Frederick Delius, with orchestra and soloists. Our repertoire includes contemporary music by Eric Whitacre, Kirke Mechem, Aaron Jay Kernis, Adolphus Hailstork, Randall Thompson, Matthew Harris, Alla Borzova, Jaakko Mäntyjärvi, Phillip Glass, Malina Rauschenfels, Meredith Monk, John Adams, Astor Piazzolla and others; a cappella works spanning five centuries of music; two new Central City Chorus commissions: Redness, by Kristin Kuster (2008), and Requiem for the Living, by Elliot Z. Levine (2006). In 2005, the Chorus produced the world premiere performance of Harpsonnets by James Bassi.
New York City's "fine avocational choir" -- The New Yorker, May 2009. "...worthy of company with the top amateur choruses in the New York metropolitan area" -- Mark Greenfelt, The New Music Connoisseur, June 2009
Cerddorion (updated
11/3/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Cerddorion Vocal Ensemble is holding auditions for all voice parts for its March and May 2012 performances. Repertoire for these programs will include works by Purcell, Monteverdi, Hindemith, Brahms and Mäntyjärvi, Bach's Cantata 106 with period instruments, and a newly commissioned a cappella work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Paul Moravec. Artistic Director James John invites experienced singers who possess solid, healthy vocal technique and advanced sight-singing skills to audition in late November. Auditions will be held on the following Tuesdays: 11/15, 11/22 and 11/29. Please e-mail us at auditions@cerddorion.net to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit www.cerddorion.net.
Now in its seventeenth year, Cerddorion is a highly selective chamber choir dedicated to adventurous programs that span the breadth of the choral repertoire, from medieval polyphony to newly commissioned works. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at St. Ignatius of Antioch on West End Avenue and 87th Street, where we are also artists in residence.
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Cerddorion Vocal Ensemble is holding auditions for all voice parts for its March and May 2012 performances. Repertoire for these programs will include works by Purcell, Monteverdi, Hindemith, Brahms and Mäntyjärvi, Bach's Cantata 106 with period instruments, and a newly commissioned a cappella work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Paul Moravec. Artistic Director James John invites experienced singers who possess solid, healthy vocal technique and advanced sight-singing skills to audition in late November. Auditions will be held on the following Tuesdays: 11/15, 11/22 and 11/29. Please e-mail us at auditions@cerddorion.net to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit www.cerddorion.net.
Now in its seventeenth year, Cerddorion is a highly selective chamber choir dedicated to adventurous programs that span the breadth of the choral repertoire, from medieval polyphony to newly commissioned works. We rehearse on Tuesday evenings at St. Ignatius of Antioch on West End Avenue and 87th Street, where we are also artists in residence.
Chameleonic (updated
1/29/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Chameleonic is a volunteer/dues-based chorale that is led by Vince Peterson in collaboration with members of Choral Chameleon. Chameleonic performs two mainstream concerts annually. To audition for Chameleonic:
- Prepare one song that you feel best shows off your range and vocal ability. We will also ask you to sing a few scales and vocalize briefly for us.
- Come prepared for a few sight-reading and listening exercises such as identifying tones within chords.
- Talk briefly with us about your musical interests.
The Chancel Choir of the Reformed Church of Bronxville (updated
8/24/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bronxville, NY
The Chancel Choir of the Reformed Church of Bronxville is a semi-professional church choir that dedicates itself to excellence in performance of a wide variety of choral repertoire. Led by Minister of Music Matthew Phelps and Associate Director of music Eugene Lavery, this ensemble sings substantial choral literature on a weekly basis. Highlights this season include a concert performance of Bach Cantata no. 106 Gottes Zeit ist die Allerbeste Zeit and Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen. The ensemble also takes part in an annual Messiah Sing-In, Choir Festival, festival services on both Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday.
The choir is currently auditioning for all voice parts. If you are interested in joining this excellent ensemble which is also a warm, inviting, and loving place to sing, contact Matthew Phelps at 914-337-6776 or matthew@reformedchurch.org. Rehearsals begin on September 9 and take place most Thursdays throughout the year. The choir sings weekly at the Church's 10:30 service.
Chancel Singers of First Presbyterian Church (updated
9/7/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ramsey, NJ
Classically-based eclectic choral repertoire spanning all historical eras and many styles is but the beginning! 25-voice SATB ensemble also features:
- Pro-active vocal training in every rehearsal, based in solo-technique;
- Rehearsal style teaches development of independent sight-reading skills;
- Choral discipline skills actively taught;
- Solo opportunities;
- Two weekly rehearsal options (with one required).
Singers commit to rehearsal and worship regularity. Sunday-morning call is 8:45, for 8:55 rehearsal downbeat; 10:00 AM worship. Wednesday evening rehearsal 7:45 to 9:30 PM. See Choir Handbook, and all else about the Music Program at First Pres at RamseyPresMusic.com, or speak with the Director of Music, Dr. Deborah Simpkin King at 973-698-6927. Start-up pot luck gathering: Friday, 10 September, 6:00 PM. Call for other details.
La Chapelle-Musique (updated
8/10/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Times Square
Auditions are now being held for La Chapelle-Musique, the new choral counterpart to Ensemble Les Goûts-Réunis, New York’s professional French Baroque ensemble, specializing in the sacred works of the grand siècle. The first performance of the 2004-05 season will take place on October 10 as part of the New York Early Music Celebration, a ten-day fall feast of music from the 11th through 18th centuries, presented by New York-area early music performers. Program includes choral/vocal and orchestral works of Charpentier, Couperin, Lalande, Lorenzani and Lully. In the Spring: oratorios of Charpentier and Carissimi. Audition dates: 8/16-8/17, 8/23-8/24, daytime or evening, by appointment only. For further information, or to schedule an audition, call (212) 246-3540 ext. 20 or write to info@lesgoutsreunis.org.
less than 1 month old less than 3 months old more than 6 months old more than 12 months old
Charis Chamber Voices (updated
8/17/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Katonah, NY
Founded in 1994, Charis Chamber Voices is a select group of avocational singers dedicated to presenting vocal performances of the highest quality. Under the direction of internationally acclaimed conductor Arthur Sjögren, the ensemble offers diverse programs ranging from intimate a capella madrigals to challenging contemporary chorales. Known for its distinctive vocal blend, Charis (pronounced KAH-ris) has been cited for its "fearless approach to unfamiliar works and clear, rich sound" (NY Times, 12/5/08), and called "the finest chorus in Westchester County" (Dennis Keene, director Voices of Ascension).
Charis Chamber Voices will be holding auditions for singers of all vocal parts on September 7, 2011 starting at 7:00 PM at the Katonah Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY. We are seeking experienced singers with sight-singing skills, an ability to blend and a commitment to producing beautiful music with us.
Weekly rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Katonah Presbyterian Church in Katonah, NY. Please call 914-931-6575 or e-mail charisvoices@yahoo.com to schedule an audition with director Art Sjögren. Please visit our website at www.charisvocals.com for audio clips, list of repertoire and more information about Charis, our director and upcoming concerts.
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Katonah, NY
Founded in 1994, Charis Chamber Voices is a select group of avocational singers dedicated to presenting vocal performances of the highest quality. Under the direction of internationally acclaimed conductor Arthur Sjögren, the ensemble offers diverse programs ranging from intimate a capella madrigals to challenging contemporary chorales. Known for its distinctive vocal blend, Charis (pronounced KAH-ris) has been cited for its "fearless approach to unfamiliar works and clear, rich sound" (NY Times, 12/5/08), and called "the finest chorus in Westchester County" (Dennis Keene, director Voices of Ascension).
Charis Chamber Voices will be holding auditions for singers of all vocal parts on September 7, 2011 starting at 7:00 PM at the Katonah Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY. We are seeking experienced singers with sight-singing skills, an ability to blend and a commitment to producing beautiful music with us.
Weekly rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the Katonah Presbyterian Church in Katonah, NY. Please call 914-931-6575 or e-mail charisvoices@yahoo.com to schedule an audition with director Art Sjögren. Please visit our website at www.charisvocals.com for audio clips, list of repertoire and more information about Charis, our director and upcoming concerts.
Chelsea Song (updated
11/24/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chelsea
We are looking for more singers (all voices) to join us. We welcome female tenors! 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 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 212-217-5374 or Evelyn_Triantafillou@fitnyc.edu.
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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Choir Directory listing*** 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 St. David the King Roman Catholic Church (updated
1/8/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Princeton Junction, NJ
Experience the joy and art of singing in the Adult Choir of St. David the King Church. The choir is in session September through June, but we welcome new and returning singers to join us as we prepare for Easter. Rehearsals Wednesday evenings 8 to 9:15 PM and Sunday mornings 9:45 to 10:00 AM. The group sings each Sunday for the 10 AM Mass with Holy Eucharist as well as for a few other events during the year. The repertoire is varied and some of the music is unaccompanied, often from the Renaissance. The group is approximately 19 members, men and women, with a fairly high level of proficiency. The music program and choir at St. David the King Church strive to be a diverse, welcoming and appreciative Christ-like community. Interested singers should contact Carol Baraniecki Sullivan, Director of Music, to set up an audition, or just meet her at the organ after any weekend Mass. Sopranos and basses especially needed. St. David the King R.C. Church, 1 New Village Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08850. Phone: 609-275-7111 x320.
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Choir of St. John's Episcopal Church (updated
8/31/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bridgeport, CT
The Choir of St. John's Episcopal Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, currently has openings for a tenor and a bass for its outstanding professional choir. These positions involve Sunday mornings only (rehearsal at 8:15 AM followed by a service at 10:00 AM) from September through May, with no mid-week rehearsals. There are a few special services (Evensong, Lessons & Carols, etc.) throughout the season. Repertoire includes an eclectic array of anthems, motets, spirituals, and masses of many different periods and styles, with an emphasis on Renaissance polyphony. Some pieces are sung by the professional chamber choir alone, while other selections are performed in combination with the volunteer parish choir. Excellent sight reading skills and the ability to sing straight-tone are required. The positions pay $75 per Sunday. For further information, please contact Tom Brand, Organist & Choirmaster, at music@saintjohnbridgeport.org.
The Choir of Saints Peter & Paul Church (updated
1/22/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hoboken, NJ
A choir of volunteer and professional musicians providing music for the Sunday 10:30 AM Mass, seasonal concerts, and major liturgies. The choir sings repertory from early music to contemporary compositions as well as Gregorian chant. Our church features fine acoustics and is easily accessible from Manhattan/Jersey City by PATH. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 PM; Sunday call is 9:45 AM.For more information contact Louis Scarpa, organist and choir director at peterandpaulmusic@hotmail.com.
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.
The Choral Art Society of New Jersey (updated
4/20/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Westfield, NJ
We welcome singers who are interested in sharing the joy of learning and performing some of the world’s most beautiful choral music. Join us on Tuesday nights from 8:00 to 10:00 PM in the choir room on the lower level of the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Please note that during construction at the church, rehearsals will be held at the Assembly Hall, in the lower level of the Parish House. For information, e-mail cas@westfieldnj.com.
The Choral Art Society, a non-profit community chorus, is dedicated to the study and performance of great choral works whose members come from Union, Somerset, Bergen, Hudson and Middlesex counties, originated in September 1962, as The Suburban Symphony Chorus under the direction of Peter Sozio. In September 1963, Evelyn Bleeke became the director and in 1964 the chorus formed an independent organization under its present name. Mrs. Bleeke served the organization as director for 32 seasons, followed by Thomas Booth and Kathleen Healy-Wedsworth, for two seasons each. James S. Little is the current Musical Director.
Choral Arts Society (updated
8/17/2010)
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Choir Directory listingNow part of the Hudson Chorale as a result of the merger of the Westchester Concert Singers and the Choral Arts Society. See the audition ad for the Hudson Chorale.
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Choral Chameleon (updated
1/29/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Choral Chameleon is a paid/professional ensemble of twelve singers who perform three series concerts annually, as well as a host of additional gigs and appearances. To audition for Choral Chameleon:
- Prepare two staunchly contrasting songs in different genres (e.g. an opera aria and a pop song in different tempi).
- Advanced sight-reading excerpts will be provided. Past excerpts have come from pieces such as Poulenc's Salve Regina and Copland's An Immorality. Future sight-reading will be at a similar level, with preference given to those with excellent sight-reading skills.
- Interview with us.
The Choral Society of the Hamptons (updated
8/22/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday, Friday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: East Hampton, NY
The Choral Society of the Hamptons will perform its Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14 at 3 and 5:30 PM. Experienced singers with sight-reading ability are invited to join. Music director and conductor Mark Mangini will lead the Chorus in Haydn's Missa Sancti Bernardi von Offida (Heiligmesse); Mozart's Regina coeli and Laudate Dominum; and seasonal selections. . Rehearsals and the performances take place at the Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Bridgehampton.
Rehearsals begin on Monday, September 15. Auditions will be held on Monday, September 22 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM by appointment only.For more information or to schedule an audition, call (631) 204-9402 or e-mail info@choralhamptons.org.
The Choral Society of the Hamptons, now celebrating its 62nd year, is composed of 80 members who live on Eastern Long Island. The Chorus presents three concerts a year with professional soloists and instrumentalists.
Chorus 802 (updated
11/5/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Theater District
Chorus 802 has cancelled its fall 2009 season. Please contact Robert Murtha at (212) 966-2154 ext. 104 for more information.
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 to 8:45 PM. Our aim is for everyone to 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 which included Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury and a selection of choruses and solos from The Grand Duke, Utopia, LTD. and Tales of Hoffman.
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
6/20/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhasset, NY
Christ Church in Manhasset, NY is seeking a soprano and tenor to serve as section leaders in its well-established choral program. Responsibilities include singing at the 10 AM Sunday Eucharist and occasional special services from September 2011.Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:30 from September through May. Strong sightreading skills, stylistic versatility and experience singing in a wide variety of liturgical music -- especially repertoire from the Anglican choral tradition -- are essential, as well as leadership abilities and a collaborative spirit. The Chancel Choir is comprised of both professional and amateur singers and performs an extensive and demanding schedule of repertoire from all stylistic periods. Competitive pay. For further details or to apply, please contact Andrew H. Yeargin, Organist and Choirmaster, at (919) 270-3137 or andrew.yeargin@gmail.com. Christ Church is located at 1355 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset, NY 11030.
Christ Church Bronxville Choir (updated
10/3/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** 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. Early Music experience is essential. Staff singer stipend is negotiable. Christ Church is easily accessible by 25-minute train from Manhattan. Wednesday rehearsal. E-mail Christopher Wells, Director of Music, at cwells@ccbny.org.
An interim staff singer position for a bass/baritone is available from October through December 24. See the ad in the Info Exchange or contact Christopher Wells.
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Christ Church Parish Choir (updated
8/1/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Brunswick, NJ
The Christ Church Parish Choir welcomes you to join our semi-professional ensemble of 30 singers. Highlights of the upcoming season will include a commemoration of the events of 9/11, a jazz vespers service on November 6, a performance of Handel's Messiah with Coro Lirica and the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra at the State Theatre in New Brunswick on December 2, our annual Lessons & Carols service on December 18; a Lenten program together with Vox Fidelis that contemplates visual art works through music; and our Spring concert featuring works for choir and organ on May 13. The Choir sings at the 10:30 AM Sunday Eucharist three out of four weeks each month during the academic year, major Church festivals, occasional Evensongs and special concerts with orchestra. There are openings in all voice parts. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 8 to 10 PM, with our first rehearsal on September 1. The church is easily accessible via New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor and bus routes. The church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of NJ. For more information, contact John Sheridan at 732-545-6262 or at music@christchurchnewbrunswick.org.
Christ Church Summit Chancel Choir (updated
5/20/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
All are welcome at this open and affirming church. The choir performs a wide variety of literature. Rehearsals are 7:30 PM-9:00 PM on Wednesday evenings, and the choir sings each Sunday, September through June, at the 9:30 AM service, with an 8:45 AM warm-up. There are also special choral services on Christmas Eve, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday. 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 more information, contact Dr. Holly Chatham, Director of Music, at (908) 273-5549, ext. 103 or hchatham@ChristChurchSummit.org. Visit www.ccsnj.org for more information about the church and music programs.
Chrysalis Consort (updated
10/19/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Dobbs Ferry, NY
A new ensemble founded by a core group of Rivertowns professional musicians that includes a chamber chorus, cabaret and a children's chorus. Specialties include 20th century music, Medieval and Renaissance music as well as the American Songbook.
Members are teachers in schools and private studios across Westchester County, while others are highly experienced performers. Entrance is by audition only, and the chorus regularly sharpens skills in sight singing, rhythm and languages. No professional experience is necessary, just a love for music. The group performs often with three classical concerts, several local cabarets and numerous small shows for area nursing homes, hospitals and other like institutions.
For information, contact director Benjamin Niemczyk at 914-591-7906 or benjamin_niemczyk@hotmail.com. See also youtube.com/chrysalisconsort.
*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Dobbs Ferry, NY
A new ensemble founded by a core group of Rivertowns professional musicians that includes a chamber chorus, cabaret and a children's chorus. Specialties include 20th century music, Medieval and Renaissance music as well as the American Songbook.
Members are teachers in schools and private studios across Westchester County, while others are highly experienced performers. Entrance is by audition only, and the chorus regularly sharpens skills in sight singing, rhythm and languages. No professional experience is necessary, just a love for music. The group performs often with three classical concerts, several local cabarets and numerous small shows for area nursing homes, hospitals and other like institutions.
For information, contact director Benjamin Niemczyk at 914-591-7906 or benjamin_niemczyk@hotmail.com. See also youtube.com/chrysalisconsort.
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 Blessed Sacrament Choir (updated
1/23/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Blessed Sacrament Church on the Upper West Side (152 West 71st Street near Broadway) is looking to expand its volunteer choir, with the intention of forming a schola and developing concert series. Repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant and great works of the Renaissance to Mozart, spirituals and contemporary pieces. All vocal parts welcome; good intonation and sight-singing ability highly desired. The choir rehearses on Sunday mornings from 10:30 AM to 12:15 PM, followed by the 12:30 PM Mass. The season is from mid-September to mid-June. If interested in joining, please contact Dr. Gregory D'Agostino at gregdag@aol.com. Visit our website at blessedsacramentnyc.com to see photos of our beautiful Lincoln Center-area church, whose structure is inspired by the 13th-century French Gothic architecture of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris.
Church of the Transfiguration Choir of Men and Boys (updated
9/1/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: Madison Square
The Transfiguration Choir of Men and Boys is a fully professional 20-voice group directed by Claudia Dumschat. Responsibilities for the boychoir include weekly Sunday masses and rehearsal (9:30-12:30) and two rehearsals each week (a choice of Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30-5:30; Thursday 4-5; or Saturday 10:30-11:30). Parents are asked to call Dr. Dumschat at 212-684-4174 for an audition for their child. No prior experience is neccessary, just a good ear, voice and a desire to learn. The boys are paid a weekly stipend plus scholarships. The Episcopal boy choir tradition provides excellent musical education and discipline for the talented child.
The Men's choir rehearses and performs each Sunday from 9:30-1:45 plus extra seasonal services. $100 per service. Immediate openings are available in the alto, tenor and bass sections. Please call Dr. Dumschat at 212-684-4174 for an audition.
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Church of the Village Chancel Choir (updated
5/25/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Village
Using the Arts to express the Spirit in Worship is a hallmark of our church. We celebrate with all types of music (Spirituals, traditional, Contemporary, Bluegrass, Jazz, Spanish, Rock and Rap) performed by our choir, soloists, instrumentalists and dancers. Regular organ and piano accompaniment with reeds and occasionally other instruments, some a cappella choral pieces, small orchestra accompaniment for Christmas and Easter season services. Choir performs 2 to 3 pieces each Sunday and fuller programs and concerts during the Christmas and Easter seasons. Section leaders/soloists are paid; the rest are volunteers. Choir size varies from a dozen to twenty and more. Good sight-singing skills necessary. Weekly rehearsal Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM (except July and August). Sunday morning call is 9:15 AM, ending between 12 and 12:30 PM. For more information, contact director Faser Hardin at faserh@gmail.com.
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
10/30/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
Calling all 'Glee'gal Eagles, especially tenors, baritones and basses! Do you watch "Glee," "The Sing-Off" or "The Voice" and wish you had another chance to sing in a group? How about a flexible, diverse and friendly (non-dancing) chorus featured on NY1 News as New Yorker of the Week? Would you enjoy singing sophisticated arrangements of great music, ranging from The Fab Four to The Jackson 5 to Queen, jazz to gospel, and South Pacific to Wicked?
The 85+ voice City Bar Chorus ("CBC") is conducting its next auditions (brief, private and low-pressure) in late December 2011 or early January 2012. We rehearse two or three Tuesday evenings per month, from 6:45 to 8:15 PM, in midtown Manhattan (Radio City/Rock Center area) to produce what our audiences describe as a professional-quality sound. We perform frequently, serving our community by bringing music to people in group residences and medical facilities and also singing for luminaries of the bench and bar. We also provide a forum for legal professionals to meet and sing together in a warm, fun and supportive environment offering many social and business networking opportunities. Prior choral or a cappella experience is preferred but not mandatory. Music-reading or sight-reading ability is helpful but not required if you have a "good ear." You also don't have to be a salesperson -- unlike other choruses, we don't require members to sell tickets, and annual dues are modest.
If you work in a law firm, in-house corporate or government law department, court, law school, legal non-profit, or any other legal setting (whether as a lawyer or non-lawyer), or are studying law/have a law degree, and would like to join us, please e-mail us as soon as possible at membership@citybarchorus.org. Visit us at www.citybarchorus.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/citybarchorus.
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
Calling all 'Glee'gal Eagles, especially tenors, baritones and basses! Do you watch "Glee," "The Sing-Off" or "The Voice" and wish you had another chance to sing in a group? How about a flexible, diverse and friendly (non-dancing) chorus featured on NY1 News as New Yorker of the Week? Would you enjoy singing sophisticated arrangements of great music, ranging from The Fab Four to The Jackson 5 to Queen, jazz to gospel, and South Pacific to Wicked?
The 85+ voice City Bar Chorus ("CBC") is conducting its next auditions (brief, private and low-pressure) in late December 2011 or early January 2012. We rehearse two or three Tuesday evenings per month, from 6:45 to 8:15 PM, in midtown Manhattan (Radio City/Rock Center area) to produce what our audiences describe as a professional-quality sound. We perform frequently, serving our community by bringing music to people in group residences and medical facilities and also singing for luminaries of the bench and bar. We also provide a forum for legal professionals to meet and sing together in a warm, fun and supportive environment offering many social and business networking opportunities. Prior choral or a cappella experience is preferred but not mandatory. Music-reading or sight-reading ability is helpful but not required if you have a "good ear." You also don't have to be a salesperson -- unlike other choruses, we don't require members to sell tickets, and annual dues are modest.
If you work in a law firm, in-house corporate or government law department, court, law school, legal non-profit, or any other legal setting (whether as a lawyer or non-lawyer), or are studying law/have a law degree, and would like to join us, please e-mail us as soon as possible at membership@citybarchorus.org. Visit us at www.citybarchorus.org or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/citybarchorus.
The Clurman Singers (updated
7/31/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday and Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side / Midtown
Under the direction of internationally acclaimed music director Judith Clurman, The Clurman Singers is an ensemble of 50 high caliber vocalists, with a core of 12 professional fellows, who collaborate in workshops, present concerts of varied repertoire, make recordings, and engage audiences through online media.
Members of this ensemble have performed together under Ms. Clurman's direction for the past decade, appearing with the New York City Ballet, the Berkshire Opera at Tanglewood, the Mostly Mozart Festival, Lincoln Center's Great Performances and the Mark Morris Dance Group. They have performed all genres of music, with artists ranging from Deborah Voigt to Kristin Chenoweth to Jason Robert Brown. They have sung with The American Composer's Orchestra and the New York Pops on the Carnegie Hall subscription series, the Juilliard Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. In 2009 they hosted a workshop at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. in which professional, volunteer and high school singers recorded works by Howard Shore and Georgia Stitt. The ensemble also collaborated with composer Marc Shaiman on his recording of the soundtrack for the feature film The Bucket List.
The 2009-2010 season will include several recording and concert performance opportunities for The Clurman Singers, including an April 16 appearance with the award winning stars of the current South Pacific revival, Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, and the New York Pops, on their Carnegie Hall subscription series. See www.carnegiehall.org/article/box_office/events/evt_12956.html?selecteddate=04162010.
Auditions for The Clurman Singers will be held August 11 and September 2 (7-9:30 PM) at The Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023. Please prepare two contrasting pieces (one aria and one show tune or folk song) and e-mail your time preference to TCSauditions@gmail.com.
The Collegiate Chorale (updated
3/21/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown West
Join us in Verbier, Switzerland this summer! The Chorale will return to the Verbier Festival this July, and is currently auditioning all voice parts. Sing Dido and Aeneas with Kirchschlager on July 19; Elijah with Quasthoff on July 21; and Tosca with Terfel on July 24! Rehearsals will begin on June 20 and will be held in the evenings and on one or two Saturday afternoons. You may perform in all three concerts or just the final two, depending upon your selection into the smaller Dido chorus and your own preferred schedule. Please contact Julie Morgan at 646-202-9622 or jmorgan@collegiatechorale.org to for more information and to schedule an audition! www.collegiatechorale.org.
The Collegiate Singers (updated
2/9/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
A community ensemble singing mostly classical repertoire, based at the Collegiate School, 370 West End Avenue (at 78th Street). The group started in 1993 and was originally composed of parents and teachers. Now, it's open to the community. Everyone is welcome; there is no audition. Our conductor is Martin Rutishauser. Dues are $200 per semester plus the cost of music and rehearsal CDs. (There is financial aid available, though.) Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:45 PM to 9:15 PM on the 10th floor of the school. For information, contact Kathleen Heenan at 212-724-6807 or KFHeenan@gmail.com.
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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.
Con Brio (updated
6/11/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Old Saybrook, CT
We are a 50-person auditioned classical chorus in the Essex area of Connecticut. We rehearse Tuesdays in Old Saybrook CT. Call 860-767-0090 for an audition. Con Brio is touring Rome, Naples, the Amalfi coast and Sicily in May 2010. Our Christmas concert will be Friday, December 11 at 8 PM at Christ the King Church, Old Lyme, CT, featuring J.S. Bach: Cantata 191 Gloria in Excelsis and John Rutter: Gloria. For more information, please visit www.conbrio.org.
The Concord Singers (updated
8/22/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
A non-auditioning women's chorus that offers a friendly musical home to both novice and experienced singers. The Concord Singers performs both sacred and secular music, ranging from classical works of Beethoven, Mozart to modern works of Gwyneth Walker, Z. Randall Stroope and Clifton Noble, Jr. The Concord Singers gives two concerts a year; a holiday concert in December and a spring concert in May. Fall season rehearsals start September 12. Holiday concert is set for December 10. For more information, contact info@concordsingers.org. For more information on our group, visit www.concordsingers.org.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
A non-auditioning women's chorus that offers a friendly musical home to both novice and experienced singers. The Concord Singers performs both sacred and secular music, ranging from classical works of Beethoven, Mozart to modern works of Gwyneth Walker, Z. Randall Stroope and Clifton Noble, Jr. The Concord Singers gives two concerts a year; a holiday concert in December and a spring concert in May. Fall season rehearsals start September 12. Holiday concert is set for December 10. For more information, contact info@concordsingers.org. For more information on our group, visit www.concordsingers.org.
Connecticut Chamber Choir (updated
9/11/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Trumbull, CT
The CCC will audition experienced choral singers in all voice parts by appointment on Tuesday evening, September 20, 2011, or another date as individually arranged. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights in Trumbull, CT at Long Hill UMC. To schedule an audition, please e-mail director@connecticutchamberchoir.com or phone 203-459-1496.
2011-2012 performance calendar:
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Trumbull, CT
The CCC will audition experienced choral singers in all voice parts by appointment on Tuesday evening, September 20, 2011, or another date as individually arranged. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights in Trumbull, CT at Long Hill UMC. To schedule an audition, please e-mail director@connecticutchamberchoir.com or phone 203-459-1496.
2011-2012 performance calendar:
- December 15, 2011, at St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC: "A City Singing at Christmas."
- January 8, 2012, at St. Theresa in Trumbull, CT: "Sing We Now With Joy," works by Sweelinck, Ranvenscroft, Schütz, Bruckner, Britten and Pinkham with organ and bass.
- May 6, 2012, at St. Theresa in Trumbull, CT: "A Bernstein Celebration," choral works from Mass and Candide with the Fairfield County Children's Choir and guest artists.
Connecticut Choral Society (updated
11/13/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** 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
The Continuo Arts Children's Chorus (updated
7/28/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
The Continuo Arts Children's Chorus (ages 7-13) announces auditions for the 2010-2011 season. This innovative ensemble brings the joy of choral music and performance to young singers. Through a wide selection of vocal repertoire and group training, members will learn the basic applications of vocal production with a strong emphasis on breath support, articulation, tone production, sight singing and ear training. Children’s Chorus members will also engage in community concert performances and activities that encourage self-confidence, team work, poise and positive stage presence. Previous engagements include; Festivale di Musica e Arte Sacra, Rome-2008, Carnegie Hall-2010. Rehearsals take place at the Historic Twin Maples in Summit, NJ on Tuesday evenings from 4:30-5:30 PM. Visit www.continuoarts.org for more information.
The Continuo Arts Civic Chorale (updated
7/28/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
The Continuo Arts Civic Chorale (adult voices) announces auditions for the 2010-2011 season. For adult singers who love to perform, this ensemble delves into choral music throughout the ages. From standard choral masterpieces to opera choruses, from Gregorian Chant to 21st Century composers, group members engage in exciting and educational rehearsals, sectionals and vocal workshops. Extensive work on breath support, vocal production, stage presence, musical interpretation and textual content will take place. Members engage in community performances and join with other singers from around the world as part of the Continuo Arts Symphonic Chorus. Previous engagements include; Festivale di Muisica e Arte Sacra, Rome-2008, Carnegie Hall-2009, 2010. Rehearsals take place at the Historic Twin Maples in Summit, NJ on Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 PM. Visit www.continuoarts.org for more information.
The Continuo Arts Singers (updated
7/28/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
The Continuo Arts Singers (treble voices, ages 13-18) announces auditions for the 2010-2011 season. This exciting group of young choral artists serves as musical ambassadors locally and around the world. From Renaissance madrigals to vocal jazz, singers learn proper breathing techniques, tone production, articulation, stylization and presentation. Ensemble and sectional rehearsals assist singers in all aspects of vocal pedagogy as well as develop leadership and interpersonal skills in a positive and stimulating atmosphere. Previous engagements include; Festivale di Muisica e Arte Sacra, Rome-2008, Carnegie Hall-2009, 2010. Rehearsals take place at the Historic Twin Maples in Summit, NJ on Tuesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 PM. Visit www.continuoarts.org for more information.
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. The Chorale was founded in 1990, and performs 2-3 concerts annually, principally in the Washington Heights/Inwood area. Richard Stout worked or studied with such well-known choral figures as Charles C. Hirt, Paul Salamunovich, Robert Shaw, Helmuth Rilling and Roger Wagner. If you possess a good ear and the ability to read music and are interested in auditioning, please contact Richard Stout at (212) 795-5738 or by e-mail at richstout@aol.com.
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Coro Lirico (updated
2/1/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chatham, NJ
Coro Lirico, a concert opera chorus located in Northern/Central New Jersey and conducted by Warren Helms, is seeking experienced singers (particularly bassi and alti) for our specialized chorus. We have performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, NJ Performing Arts Center and with some of the most renowned opera singers of the day, including Renee Fleming, Dolora Zachick, Renata Scotto, Stephanie Blythe, Jenniffer Larmore, Samuel Ramey, Marcello Giordano and others. We perform approximately 4-5 times a year and would welcome, singers who love opera. For information, call 732-412-6668 or visit our website at www.corolirico.net.
Crescent Choral Society (updated
8/31/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Plainfield, NJ
Crescent Choral Society is a regional SATB chorus, drawing singers from several Central New Jersey counties. The Crescent Choral Society performs fall and spring concerts covering a full range of choral works, often accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble or full orchestra.
No formal auditions. Interested singers are invited to attend the first rehearsal for our fall concert (Mozart Sparrow Mass and Bach Lutheran Mass) at 7:30 PM at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ. The music director may ask singers to perform brief vocal exercise to get a clear idea of their ranges.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Plainfield, NJ
Crescent Choral Society is a regional SATB chorus, drawing singers from several Central New Jersey counties. The Crescent Choral Society performs fall and spring concerts covering a full range of choral works, often accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble or full orchestra.
No formal auditions. Interested singers are invited to attend the first rehearsal for our fall concert (Mozart Sparrow Mass and Bach Lutheran Mass) at 7:30 PM at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, NJ. The music director may ask singers to perform brief vocal exercise to get a clear idea of their ranges.
Croton Chorale (updated
8/18/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Croton-on-Hudson
The Croton Chorale is a 45-person community chorus and 20-person orchestra that rehearses on Sunday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM at Asbury United Methodist Church, 15-17 Old Post Road North, in Croton, where magnificent music -- but little else! -- is taken seriously.
The Chorale, now in its ninth season, will make its annual presentation of the Christmas part of Messiah on December 13, 2008, This season, the Chorale will also perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on November 15, 2008, and Brahms' German Requiem on March 28, 2009.
There is no formal audition process; while some prior singing experience is assumed, an enthusiasm for learning wonderful music is the only essential prerequisite. More information is available from the conductor, Bob Collins, at bcollins@bestweb.net or at (914) 271-9598.
Da Capo Chorale (updated
6/1/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Merrick, NY
The Da Capo Chorale is a non-professional a cappella group of 20 SATB voices. We have performed a broad range of works, from Renaissance up through 20th Century. We are looking for an experienced conductor for our Tuesday night rehearsals held in Merrick, September - June. Tenor voices are also welcome to audition. Contact Jeffrey Kroutil at jeffrey.kroutil@xlgroup.com or phone 914-328-0461.
Dalton Chorale (updated
12/20/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
The Dalton Chorale, under the direction of David Shuler, welcomes new members, with or without affiliation to The Dalton School. We perform sacred and secular compositions of the 17th to the 20th century. The Dalton Chorale is made up of amateur singers, men and women, of all ages and all walks of life. Performances feature professional orchestra and soloists.
Our May 16, 2012 concert will include the Brahms German Requiem. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings, 7:15 to 9:15 PM at The Dalton School, 108 East 89th Street. Our first two rehearsals, January 10 and 17, will be open to anyone interested in joining. We enthusiastically accept all singers with at least modest sight singing ability. Try us out for a rehearsal or two, after which you may audition with the Music Director. Learn more about us at our website, www.daltonchorale.org, or contact Anne Whidden at WhidFam@aol.com.
The David Johnson Singers (updated
10/1/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Dix Hills, NY
The David Johnson Singers is a small chamber choir on Long Island that was started in memory of David Johnson, former choral director at Five Towns Choir, and we are looking for singers for all voice parts. We sing music in the traditional chamber choir literature. Pieces we are singing now include the Lauridsen Lux Aeterna, Biebl Ave Maria, a few Andrew Thomas spirituals and the like. We meet on Wednesday nights in Dix Hills. If you are interested or know someone that is interested in singing with us please let us know. E-mail d.j.singers@lycos.com or phone Patrick Holden (President) at 631-697-6648.
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The Davidson Singers (updated
8/12/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
On each Monday beginning September 8, the Monday Evening Singers, aka The Davidson Singers, meet at 6:30 for the women and 7:15 for the men. The men continue rehearsing at 8:30 for their own concert material. There are a number of opportunities for exciting and interesting concerts this season with a special emphasis on the Men's Chorale. Please e-mail vsdavidson@nytreblesingers.org or call the director, Virginia Davidson, at 212-496-0094
The Dessoff Choirs (updated
6/11/2011)
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Choir Directory listingGold Sustaining Member
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Come sing with The Dessoff Choirs in our 87th year of making music in New York. Dessoff typically combines diverse self-produced programs with orchestral collaborations. This year our Music Director Chris Shepard has planned three wonderful programs:
- February 2012: "Stile Antico," including works by Palestrina, Gorgzycki, Hawley, Sandström, Reger and Mendelssohn
- March 2012: J.S. Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232
- May 2012: "Music for Choir & Organ," including works of Purcell, Brahms, Lewin, Britten, Elgar and Lauridsen
Dessoff seeks qualified choral singers (especially tenors and basses) who read music proficiently, sing with good blend and intonation, will prepare music independently, and can commit to the season's rehearsals and concert dates. We rehearse on Mondays on the Upper East Side. New member auditions are scheduled on three evenings, Monday 29 August, Tuesday 30 August and Friday 9 September. Interested choral singers should send an e-mail with name, address, phone(s), voice part and preferred date to auditions@dessoff.org. Our Membership Chair will respond to schedule a private 10-minute audition that consists of sight-reading and singing a piece the singer knows.
Diaden (updated
8/24/2003)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Varies *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Metuchen, NJ
Diaden -- "The Musician's Chamber Choir" -- (Central New Jersey) is an auditioned, select choir of mixed voices whose members are choral directors, music teachers and outstanding singer/musicians. Only 4 to 6 rehearsals (nights vary) per concert. By sending singers extensively marked scores 4 to 6 weeks before the first rehearsal we eliminate the drudgery of pounding out notes or teaching rhythms in rehearsals so that we can focus on purely musical matters (blend, intonation, interpretation, etc.) There are no membership fees but the cost of music will run about $18.00. Repertoire for the upcoming 5th season includes: Five Passion Motets by Schütz, two movements of Hassler's Missa Secunda, Jean Berger's From the Bay Psalm Book, shorter works by Batten, Hassler and Schütz, plus spirituals. Auditions are scheduled for late October and concerts for late February/early March 2004. Participation in Diaden may be used towards the 100 hours of professional development for NJ educators.
Diaden is seeking serious singers on all voice parts who welcome the opportunity to learn music on their own in order to experience the thrill of rehearsing wonderfully diverse repertoire with other equally well-prepared members. For further information contact Founder and Music Director Dennis Boyle at 908-486-2847 or ddboyle@aol.com.
Down Town Glee Club (updated
1/3/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
The Down Town Glee Club, a male chorus which has been performing popular and traditional choral music for 85 years, will be holding open auditions beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Location: St. Margaret's House, 49 Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan. Rehearsals: Tuesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM starting on January 17. Concert: Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Saint Peter's Church in Midtown Manhattan. Requirements: an ability to carry a tune. Information: 848-333-2203, elmerjoerg@aol.com or www.downtowngleeclub.org.
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (updated
11/11/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New London, CT
The chorus has seventy-five auditioned volunteer singers who rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings from 7 PM to 9 PM (unless otherwise noted) from September through April, at the First Congregational Church located at 66 Union Street in New London, CT 06320 (near the Post Office). The Chorus performs a minimum of two concerts annually. Auditions are held in the Fall and Spring beginning at 6 PM, immediately preceding the first and second regularly scheduled rehearsals which run from 7-9 PM. For more information about the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus, contact Sheri Pellerin at sheri@ectsymphony.org.
The Elm City Girls' Choir (updated
7/5/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Haven, CT
The Elm City Girls' Choir, based in New Haven, Connecticut, is currently holding auditions for girls ages 6-18. ECGC is recognized as one of the nation's leading youth choirs, and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World, and on CBS Television. Since its founding in 1993, the group has collaborated with many respected choral groups, including the New York Virtuoso Singers, CONCORA, The Yale Glee Club and Village Harmony, and with professional orchestras such as the Boston Philharmonic, New Haven Symphony, Yale Symphony and Moscow State Orchestra. The Choir has also toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe. ECGC is the most advanced division of the United Choir School, and is affiliated with the United Girls' Choir, Connecticut's fastest-growing youth choral program. For further information, or to schedule an audition, please call (203) 787-1244 or e-mail info@unitedchoir.com.
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Empire City Men's Chorus (updated
8/30/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown West
Wanted: a few good Renaissance men!! Auditions for gay or gay friendly male singers will be held during the second and third weeks in September. To schedule an audition appointment, please send an e-mail to jdavidson@empirecitymenschorus.org, or call (212) 545-4110. Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights, beginning September 20, from 7 to 10 PM at Pearl Studios on 35th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Please prepare a short classical piece (with piano or a cappella -- an accompanist will be provided) and be prepared to sight read. We will perform on December 7 and 11; our concert title is "RENAISSANCE MEN: A Polyphonic Christmas from the Empire City Men's Chorus". Chorus dues apply. Scholarships are available. Students are welcome.
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown West
Wanted: a few good Renaissance men!! Auditions for gay or gay friendly male singers will be held during the second and third weeks in September. To schedule an audition appointment, please send an e-mail to jdavidson@empirecitymenschorus.org, or call (212) 545-4110. Rehearsals are on Tuesday nights, beginning September 20, from 7 to 10 PM at Pearl Studios on 35th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan. Please prepare a short classical piece (with piano or a cappella -- an accompanist will be provided) and be prepared to sight read. We will perform on December 7 and 11; our concert title is "RENAISSANCE MEN: A Polyphonic Christmas from the Empire City Men's Chorus". Chorus dues apply. Scholarships are available. Students are welcome.
Equilibrium Voices (updated
9/22/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Dover, NJ
Equilibrium Voices, a new, mixed a cappella ensemble will hold auditions by appointment. Group is based out of Dover, NJ area. Singers are asked to provide a resume and headshot (doesn't need to be a professional picture), perform an aria or art song without accompaniment and demonstrate musicianship skills. You will be asked to prepare your voice part of a short octavo that will be provided prior to your audition.
Equilibrium Voices will sing repertoire from a variety of periods, including early music and contemporary music. It is important that the singer be comfortable and has the ability to sing in a focused clear tone, without unnecessary vibrato. Rehearsals will take place in Dover on Monday evenings from 7:30 until 9:30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, which is in walking distance of the Dover Train Station on the Morris-Essex train line. To schedule an audition, please send your materials to equilibriumvoices@gmail.com.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Dover, NJ
Equilibrium Voices, a new, mixed a cappella ensemble will hold auditions by appointment. Group is based out of Dover, NJ area. Singers are asked to provide a resume and headshot (doesn't need to be a professional picture), perform an aria or art song without accompaniment and demonstrate musicianship skills. You will be asked to prepare your voice part of a short octavo that will be provided prior to your audition.
Equilibrium Voices will sing repertoire from a variety of periods, including early music and contemporary music. It is important that the singer be comfortable and has the ability to sing in a focused clear tone, without unnecessary vibrato. Rehearsals will take place in Dover on Monday evenings from 7:30 until 9:30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, which is in walking distance of the Dover Train Station on the Morris-Essex train line. To schedule an audition, please send your materials to equilibriumvoices@gmail.com.
Essential Voices USA (updated
1/3/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
EVUSA is looking for candidates that are passionate about singing, have previous ensemble experience, are able to sight read, are willing to memorize and want to help promote performances. There are semi-annual membership dues, volunteer commitments, and some ticket sales requirements for self-produced concerts only. Rehearsals are generally held on Sunday evenings with additional rehearsals near performances.
Auditions for the Spring 2012 Season will be held Tuesday, January 17, 7-10 PM. Additional dates will be added only if necessary. To apply, please e-mail auditions.evusa@gmail.com and include a vocal/choral resume or short summary of your musical experience. If you are invited to audition, we will e-mail you with your scheduled time and location. Please prepare two contrasting pieces, such as an art song or aria and a musical theater selection. Auditions will also include vocal and ear training exercises, and an interview/discussion.
To learn more about EVUSA and membership requirements, visit our at www.essentialvoicesusa.com or find us on Facebook.
Evergreen Chorus (updated
11/21/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Poughkeepsie, NY
The Evergreen Chorus, a Poughkeepsie-based chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is always open for women who love to sing. Come visit us on Tuesday nights from 7 to 9:30 PM at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Overlook Road, just off Route 55 by H.G. Page. For more information, visit www.evergreenchorus.org.
First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir (updated
7/28/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Englewood, NJ
New and returning members in all voice parts are invited to the First Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir. The group is a 30-member volunteer choir with a professional core of section leaders and soloists located at First Presbyterian Church, 150 East Palisade Avenue in Englewood, NJ. We are located 10 minutes from the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal by bus. Rehearsals are Sundays at 9:45 AM, September-June. In addition to Sunday mornings, the choir performs two annual concerts (Fauré Requiem and Handel Messiah Parts II and III this year) and appears in our gala Christmas Treelighting Concert with the Newark Boy Chorus, orchestra and soloists. This fall rehearsals begin on Sunday, September 10. Openings are for volunteers in all voice ranges. For more information, contact Dr. David Macfarlane at 201-568-7373 or at music@englewoodpres.org.
First Reformed Church Adult Choir (updated
8/27/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Brunswick, NJ
The First Reformed Church Adult Choir is a volunteer mixed ensemble that sings service music during the academic year, from September to June. We sing music from the Renaissance to contemporary music, and in many different languages. You need not have any experience singing in a choir to join. We are an easygoing and fun community that works hard to bring special music to the congregation of First Reformed Church. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at 7:30 PM starting September 1, and every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM starting September 12. The worship service is at 10:30 AM. All rehearsals and worship services are at First Reformed Church New Brunswick, 9 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Contact Benjamin T. Berman at (443) 621-2793 or (732) 545-1005, or e-mail him at bberman2@eden.rutgers.edu for more information and to join.
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Florilegium Chamber Choir (updated
6/26/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Florilegium Chamber Choir has immediate openings for all voice parts. Interested parties should visit us at www.FlorilegiumChamberChoir.org or call Ariela at 201-218-4286. Auditions will be either in late August or early September. We perform 3 concerts each year and for 2011-2012 anticipate November 20, March 4 and May 20.
Under the direction of Nicholas de Maison, Florilegium is a chamber choir comprising highly trained avocational and professional musicians dedicated to the highest level of performance. Our repertoire is wide-ranging, from Renaissance to contemporary, sung in original languages. The challenging material and compressed rehearsal schedule demand significant musicianship, sight-singing skills, and effort outside of rehearsals. We perform with and without accompaniment. Rehearsals are on Monday nights on the Upper West Side.
Forest Hills Choir (updated
1/23/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Forest Hills
The Forest Hills Choir is looking for a "few good men" (OK, make that many good men) for its Spring 2012 performance of Johannes Brahms's Liebeslieder Waltzes Op. 53. Tenors, baritones and basses interested in experiencing these miniature masterpieces in praise of the many facets of love, should contact director Todd Wachsman immediately for audition information at theforesthillschoir@gmail.com or 646-431-0820. The waltzes will be sung in German. There are also several openings in the soprano section at this time. Please contact Todd.
The FHC rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 PM at the Church in the Gardens in Forest Hills Gardens, 50 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The concert will be presented on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 4 PM at the Church in the Gardens. Semester dues for the Forest Hills Choir are $75.
Fort Washington Collegiate Church Choir (updated
2/21/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Washington Heights
Fort Washington Collegiate Church Choir seeks new members; both volunteer and paid section leader positions are available.
Fort Washington Church is located in Washington Heights at 181st Street and Fort Washington Avenue, easily accessible by the A train (20 minutes from midtown). Our congregation is open and welcoming, and truly diverse--racially, culturally, ethnically and socio-economically. Our trademark is "Arts-Based Worship"; every service is planned with artistic expression at the forefront. We embrace music, dance, drama, film and visual art as integral to a deeper understanding of the week's message.
Choir rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30, with occasional added Saturday rehearsals around major church holidays. Services are Sunday mornings--—singers can expect to be called from 8:30 to noon. Singers should have previous choral experience, and be comfortable singing a wide variety of musical styles and genres including Classical, Gospel, traditional church hymnody, and Contemporary Christian. Paid section leader/soloist positions are not full-time, but strong candidates will be used with some regularity. In addition to having previous choral experience, section leaders should have excellent sight-reading skills, and the ability to lead, blend with, and support the other singers in their section. Weekly pay (one rehearsal and one service) is $125.
Volunteers are welcome any time; those interested in paid positions should contact director Chanelle Schaffer at 212-568-4014 or cschaffer@fortwashingtonchurch.org to schedule an audition.
Four Winds Earth Chorus (updated
3/10/2000)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Varies
Four Winds is an all-volunteer cooperative choral group created for the purpose of performance and avocation of the sacred music of Pagan, Native American and Earth-Honoring peoples. We are dedicated to sacred sound and rhythm as a common ground between the many spiritual pathways on Mother Earth. We are completely not-for-profit. All funds raised in our activities have either been benefits for various organizations and causes or invested into our work.
Our singers, drummers, musicians and dancers represent many spiritual backgrounds, from Neopagan to Native American. Formed in March of 1994, we have provided participatory choral celebrations of the seasonal festivals of Earth spirituality, choral support of ritual and ceremony, concert appearances, workshops and teaching circles.
We welcome singers, drummers, musicians, anyone with good energy to share. Persons from any life-affirming spiritual tradition are welcome. Nearly all of our rehearsals are considered open auditions. Rehearsal meetings take place on a shifting schedule about 3-5 times a month. Any interested person may attend, even if just to sit and listen. All are welcome in our Circle of Song. Ashe! Our normal Rehearsal grid is: When possible, first Friday, second Tuesday, third Thursday, fourth Tuesday. Contact us or go to http://www.imagecraft.com/fourwinds/Schedule.html for detailed schedule and locations. Members are also expected to follow our Guidelines, mostly pertaining to our Mission, respect towards our materials and sources, and general conduct.
Information: 718-373-8987 or klhgriffith@worldnet.att.net. Kurt Talking Stone, Choral Director.
Friday Night Group (updated
8/20/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Friday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Friday Night Group is currently looking for sopranos, an alto and a tenor who have good sightreading skills, can sing straight-tone (or close to it), are interested in singing a mainly Renaissance a cappella repetiore, can blend, and would be interested in singing in a concert on October 12 (and attending rehearsals beforehand). There are no fees for belonging to the Friday night group, but we always hope that members will contribute a little nosh or something to drink during the break. Around 15 people will participate in the October concert, so your voice will definitely count. We're going to do mainly 15th-century pieces (some 16th, of course) in our October 12 concert. If you're interested, shoot us an e-mail at frinightgroup@yahoo.com.
Garden State Philharmonic Chorus (updated
9/11/2005)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Toms River, NJ
Is singing your passion? Do you sing publicly at family parties and company events or privately in your car or shower? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Garden State Philharmonic Chorus wants you! The Garden State Philharmonic Chorus invites interested adult singers to participate in celebrating the Orchestra's 50th Anniversary of making music in the community. This season's choral repertoire includes Handel's Messiah, a Gershwin tribute and Mozart’s Requiem. The Garden State Philharmonic's Season Finale on May 20, 2006 will feature the chorus with orchestra and soloists in a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
The Garden State Philharmonic Chorus is holding ongoing rehearsals and auditions beginning Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at 7:30 PM at Toms River Intermediate East, 1519 Hooper Avenue, in Toms River. Open rehearsals will take place on three successive Wednesdays, September 14, 21 and 28. Auditions will follow attendance at an Open Rehearsal and involve short vocal exercises to assess vocal quality, range and sight-reading ability. For more information about membership, please call the Garden State Philharmonic Office at 732-451-0064.
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Gateway Classical Music Society (updated
12/16/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhattan and Connecticut
Chorus rehearsals for Gateway Classical Music Society’s spring season will begin on Monday, January 14 in New York City at a west side midtown location. Rehearsals will take place every Monday night from 6:30 tp 9:30 PM beginning January 14. Rehearsals will also be offered in Connecticut on Sunday nights beginning January 20. (Some Wednesday night alternative dates for make-up rehearsals due to snow or holidays falling on Mondays will also be offered at an Upper West Side location.) A full schedule will be posted at rehearsals for piano dress and orchestra rehearsal dates. Repertoire will include the Lucia di Lammermoor marriage contract scene and sextet, Rossini's Stabat Mater, and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
Gateway Choristers will receive special benefits such as career guidance, discounts on selected master classes designed to improve performance, and opportunities to audition for appropriately-suited roles in our productions and salon performances. Become energized and aware of new possibility! Enjoy rehearsing and performing a great work of art and being part of an exciting new organization. Learn from listening to soloists that are farther along in their development. Take advantage of the opportunity to become known by those that provide opportunities to deserving artists on the rise and more! E-mail Gateway at gcms@optonline.net or phone 917-817-2620 indicating your contact information, voice category and experience level. If phoning, please speak very slowly and clearly to leave a message. Someone will contact you for a short interview. Auditions, depending upon experience, are not always necessary but the conductor may ask to hear a few bars before the rehearsal begins if you are new to Gateway. Specifics of rehearsal locations will be provided at the time of your interview.
Gateway Classical Music Society, founded to increase public involvement with great music masterworks and to provide opportunities for deserving talent, has presented Aida, in two separate years, Carmen, the Verdi Requiem, Rigoletto, several Highlights concerts of orchestra overtures, arias and ensembles and more. Gateway's performances in New York City and Connecticut with full orchestra have been described in reviews as "thrilling," "compelling," "a revelation," "unforgettable," and "amazing." Ida Angland, Artistic Director and Conductor, has been described as having "inner genius," "flair," "idealism" and "grit." She is a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts and trained in orchestral conducting at the Juilliard School with a background as an award-winning child prodigy in piano and soprano appearing in regional operas as well as a featured soloist on WQXR, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other places of note.
Gay Gotham Chorus (updated
12/31/2006)
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Choir Directory listingNow known as the Empire City Men's Chorus. See their updated audition ad.
The Gay Men's Chorus of Manhattan (updated
9/1/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
The Gay Men's Chorus of Manhattan is holding auditions for our 2009 fall season. Think you've got what it takes? Come down and show us your stuff! Thursday, September 10, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, St. Luke's of the Field Church, 487 Hudson Street (opposite Grove, one block below Christopher). To schedule an appointment, please contact Brian S. Hunt at 201-803-9341 or TenoreBSH@aol.com. Please prepare a short piece of your choosing (Broadway, classical, hymn, etc.) for your audition.
Ghostlight Chorus (updated
1/15/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Rare choral singer opportunity: go on tour with Ghostlight!
We are auditioning all voice parts. We are looking for confident, committed and open-minded singers with choral a cappella experience, sight-reading abilities, excellent intonation and a positive professional attitude. You need to be able to hold down a part on your own and be proficient in the pronunciation of Latin, German and English (French optional).
We are currently preparing for our tour to Germany (July 20 to July 29, 2012) which will be an artistically and personally rewarding experience. Ghostlight will be performing in some of the most prestigious concert venues overseas! This is just one of our many exciting events in 2012. As of the moment, we only except new singers that are available for these tour dates, and are committed and excited to be bringing America's finest choral music to Europe. E-mail Evelyn Troester at ghostlight.chorus@gmail.com to set up an audition. Looking forward to hearing from you!
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island (updated
1/20/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Merrick, NY
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island is in need of male ensemble members for their spring production of The Mikado. All voice parts and ages needed. The group rehearses Tuesdays and/or Thursdays in Nassau County. Message them at www.GilbertandSullivanLI.com, www.facebook.com/gaslocoli or call (516) 229-1GAS(427).
The Glass Menagerie (updated
6/29/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Greenwich Village
The Glass Menagerie, a 50-member SATB chorus directed by noted music educator Susan Glass, is seeking qualified singers for its upcoming 28th season. Requirements include recent choral experience and basic sight-reading ability. Auditions for the fall semester will be held on Wednesday, August 31, and Thursday, September 1. Rehearsals begin September 8 and are held on Thursdays, 6:30-9:00, at the Little Red School House, 6th Avenue and Bleecker Street. For more information, consult www.glassmenagerie.org, e-mail gmenagerie@yahoo.com or call 212-289-3532.
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Glen Ridge Choral Society (updated
4/14/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Glen Ridge, NJ
This enthusiastic choir of 20-25 members is dedicated to performing great choral masterpieces. Rehearsals Thursday evening at 8:00 in Glen Ridge, NJ, located about 15 miles west of Manhattan. Rehearsals take place at the Glen Ridge Congregational Church, 195 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028 Contact director Thomas Mustachio at tom.mustachio@glenridgecong.org.
Golden Apple Chorus (updated
5/24/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hawthorne, NY
The Golden Apple Chorus, a 25-member chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is an award-winning women's barbershop chorus that performs a cappella 4-part harmony, traditional barbershop tunes, show tunes, oldies and pop. Located just outside of White Plains, the group has been entertaining Westchester County for 40 years. Rehearsals are every Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at Hawthorne Reformed Church, 65 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY. Dr. Anastasio Rossi is the director, and this year's recipient of the Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Award. All women's voice parts welcomed. For information, contact Delia Siemers at 914-234-3086 or BA deFerrari at 914-935-2566, or e-mail us at dmcrs@optonline.net. Three free vocal lessons, starting Tuesday, June 15 at 7 PM and running through June 29. Contact madmounten@aol.com for further information
Gotham Rock Choir (updated
12/15/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Lower East Side, Midtown, Chelsea
Gotham Rock Choir, NYC's first choir devoted to Rock, Pop and Motown, seeks singers for its Winter/Spring cycle, running from January-June, 2012.
Founded in 2009, GRC's eclectic repertoire includes songs made famous by artists such as Bon Jovi, Queen, Kings of Leon, Tina Turner, The Beatles, Billy Joel, etc. Music-reading skills and previous choral experience not required--all you need is a good ear, a passion for singing and an appreciation of pop/rock music. Many solo opportunities for talented singers. All vocal parts encouraged to apply. Rehearsals once a week, on Tuesdays for two hours on the Lower East Side of Manhattan . Please be sure you're available for Tuesday evening rehearsals before you reply. For more info, e-mail GothamRockChoir@gmail.com or see our website at www.GothamRockChoir.com.
Gotham Scholars (updated
9/3/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Gotham Scholars, a semi- professional chamber choir directed by nationally acclaimed conductor Mark Kaczmarczyk, is holding auditions Monday, September 14, 7-9 PM at Church of St. Paul the Apostle, West 59th Street and Ninth Avenue for performances of the Rachmaninoff Vespers, one of the great choral masterworks, sung in Russian, and rarely performed. We seek enthusiastic singers who are good sight readers, team players, commit to attending weekly Monday evening rehearsals September 28-November 14 and support our organization. In turn you will meet new people and participate in an outstanding ensemble of the highest musical standards, The Scholars rehearse Monday evenings September 28 through November at Church of St. Paul the Apostle at 405 West 59th Street (at Ninth Avenue, just west of the Time Warner Center) for performances November 13-14. No prepared piece is required to audition. You will be asked to vocalize and sight read. Called "a polished and telling performer" by British Opera Journal, and acclaimed for his "excellent performances" by Chamber Music America Magazine, Music Director Mark Kaczmarczyk has conducted acclaimed artists of our time, including countertenor David Daniels, pianists James Tocco, Jonathan Biss, and the late Ruth Laredo, in opera, oratorio and chamber music. He has previously served on the faculties of the University of Oregon and Ithaca College, and is currently on the faculty of Manhattanville College in Rye, NY. To schedule an audition e-mail: gothamscholars@gmail.com. Facebook Gotham Scholars for more information and pictures.
Grace & Spiritus Chorale of Brooklyn (updated
1/9/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
Grace & Spiritus Chorale of Brooklyn is a 75-person chorus rehearsing Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at Grace Church in Brooklyn Heights, 254 Hicks Street, near Joralemon Street (entrance on Grace Court). Auditions for the Spring 2012 season will be held at Grace Church in Brooklyn Heights, 254 Hicks Street, near Joralemon Street (entrance on Grace Court). Audition dates: Wednesday, January 25 and February 1, 6:30-7:00. For additional information visit Graceandspiritus.org. E-mail auditions@graceandspiritus.org with your name and contact information as well as voice part or call 718-707-1411.
We are currently looking for all voices. We require a good sense of pitch and reasonable sight reading ability. No special preparation is needed for the audition. Auditions take place at our rehearsal site, which is 254 Hicks Street, and is accessible by subways 2, 3, 4, 5, R and M. We especially appreciate people who are willing to roll up their sleeves in a fully participatory volunteer experience that can include serving as a web site designer, graphic designer, publicist or fundraiser, among many other opportunities. We have a dedicated volunteer Board who undertake planning and production of our Winter and Spring concerts.
Here's what we will expect from you: Attendance at our weekly rehearsals on Wednesday nights, from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. Like most choruses, we have a membership fee and the expectation that you will invite family and friends to buy tickets to our concerts. Here's what you will get: The chance to learn and to sing glorious music, to improve your vocal skills, to perform on stage and within our wonderful musical community -- all under the baton of Jason Asbury, a conductor who is a superb musician and a dedicated and inspiring teacher and Matthew Henning, our talented accompanist. We began our 2011-2012 Season with our participation in Sanctuary Still on September 11, 2011 at Saint Ann's Church, Brooklyn Heights. The program included a new work by the British composer Julian Grant, entitled In a Fog - Remember. Grant's music is set to two poems written by Brooklyn poet Anne Pierson Wiese. The chorus commissioned the piece with the theme of remembrance to commemorate the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001. In our upcoming January concerts, our concert theme is Transforming Traditions. Beginning with the composer, Giacomo Carissimi, a founder of the oratorio, we will perform Jephte, Carissimi's most developed work of this new form. Next, we move to the present day, performing the Beatitudes by living composer Arvo Pärt. Finally, we will present the Chichester Psalms, by Leonard Bernstein, composed in 1964-1965. For more information about the chorus, please visit www.graceandspiritus.org and our Facebook page, grace & spiritus chorale of brooklyn.
Grace Church Choral Society (updated
7/13/2010)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Greenwich Village
The Choral Society of Grace Church seeks outstanding vocalists to join us for our 2010-2011 season. Audition times will be held the evenings of August 10, 12 and 24. We are looking for experienced choral singers in all voice parts who will blend as well as lead, tune sensitively without sacrificing vocal color, and master their parts independently in advance of rehearsal. ***SOPRANOS WELCOME*** We are especially in search of excellent choral sopranos to bolster an already illustrious section. The Choral Society values its singers' time highly and strives to offer a manageable, well-structured time commitment. Rehearsals take place on Tuesday nights between Labor Day and Memorial Day at Grace Church, Broadway and 10th Street. Repertoire for 2010-2011 includes a varied program of choral favorites, including Joseph Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass, Steven Sametz's Munus and Eric Whitacre's Lux Aurumque, on December 3 and 4, 2010, and a performance of the Vaughan Williams Sea Symphony on Friday, May 6, 2011. All concerts are with professional orchestra and soloists. To request an audition, please send an e-mail with your name, voice part and choral singing resume to choralsociety@mac.com and someone will be in touch promptly. For more information about the group and to hear sound clips of our work, please visit www.thechoralsociety.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Grace Episcopal Church Adult Choir (updated
7/31/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Pemberton, NJ
Located 30 minutes from Trenton and 60 minutes from Princeton, Grace Episcopal Church is a simple but beautiful sandstone edifice that has been hallowed by nearly 160 years of prayer and worship. The Adult Choir is a friendly, cheerful, and dedicated group of approximately 20 volunteer singers who meet to rehearse every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:00 PM. The Adult Choir provides musical leadership during the 9:30 AM Choral Eucharist and during all special worship services. Repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to music of the 21st century, both accompanied and a cappella SATB anthems, primarily in English. For adult singers ages 18 and up who can sight-read music decently and sing with a blending section voice (with minimal vibrato). We are in need of sopranos and tenors but will welcome all voice parts. This is an all-volunteer choir looking for additional volunteer singers, not paid soloists. For further information, contact Gregory Deane Smith at (609) 273-6263.
Grace Episcopal Church Choir (updated
9/5/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Rutherford, NJ
Grace Church is an historic church in the Diocese of Newark, located in the lovely, tree-filled suburb of Rutherford, 13 miles west of New York City, easily accessible by car and by rapid transit. The Choir at Grace Church is composed of a small but dedicated band of singers who assist our worship by leading our hymn singing as well as preparing uplifting anthems of prayer and praise each Sunday from September through Trinity Sunday. We welcome any and all who wish to join us. No audition is required; just a desire to lift your voice in song with the choir, and an ability to commit to a weekly schedule. We currently rehearse Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9 PM, and meet again on Sunday morning at 9 AM to warm up for the 10 AM Choral Eucharist. We welcome any and all adults of any level of ability, but are most in need of tenors and basses. For further information please contact the parish office at (201) 438-8623.
Great Neck Choral Society (updated
1/15/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Great Neck, NY
We are a 50+ year old amateur group, currently with 60 members, and would welcome more. Dues are $175 a year. Rehearsals are held 7:20-9:15 PM on Wednesdays in the Chorus Room of The Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Road, Great Neck. Our conductor is is David Close who also directs the Oratorio Society of Queens. Among works performed by our group in recent reasons are: Mozart's Requiem, Brahms' Requiem, several Handel oratorios, Beethoven's Missa Solemnis, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms. We also perform shorter works, including contemporary ones. For more information, visit www.gnchoral.org or call Emily at 516-884-5795, or Michele at 516-536-0451.
Greater Nassau Chorus (updated
1/18/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Baldwin, NY
The award-winning Greater Nassau Chorus is a member of Sweet Adelines International, a respected worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education, competition and performance. Our exciting journey has included performing the National Anthem at Madison Square Garden and holiday music at Radio City Music Hall. We’ve appeared on the nationally-broadcast CBS News Sunday Morning segment, "A Gleeful Song," and were featured on News 12 Long Island and My Long Island TV. We’re looking for singers who value the joy of chord-ringing, fun-filled music. Come to our open house on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 to see and hear what we're all about, or come visit a rehearsal any Tuesday at 6:45. The open house is at our rehearsal location at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1375 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY 11510. For more info: membership@greaternassauchorus.org or 516-356-4853.
The Greater New Haven Community Chorus (updated
8/15/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Haven, CT
Do you love to sing? Join the Greater New Haven Community Chorus! No auditions required. All skill levels welcome. Share in the joy, fun and excitement as we prepare for our December 17 concert, "Legends of Christmas." This concert, featuring Benjamin Britten's famous cantata, St. Nicolas, will highlight Christmas legends from different eras and cultures and will include beloved carols of the season.
Rehearsals begin September 1, 2011 and are held on Thursdays from 7:30 to 10 PM at 311 Temple Street in New Haven--less than a block from the green! All parts welcome, but especially tenors and basses. For more information: (203) 303-GHNC [4642] or info@gnhcc.org or www.gnhcc.org.
*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Haven, CT
Do you love to sing? Join the Greater New Haven Community Chorus! No auditions required. All skill levels welcome. Share in the joy, fun and excitement as we prepare for our December 17 concert, "Legends of Christmas." This concert, featuring Benjamin Britten's famous cantata, St. Nicolas, will highlight Christmas legends from different eras and cultures and will include beloved carols of the season.
Rehearsals begin September 1, 2011 and are held on Thursdays from 7:30 to 10 PM at 311 Temple Street in New Haven--less than a block from the green! All parts welcome, but especially tenors and basses. For more information: (203) 303-GHNC [4642] or info@gnhcc.org or www.gnhcc.org.
The Greater South Jersey Chorus (updated
6/11/2005)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Cherry Hill, NJ
Now in its fourteenth season, the Greater South Jersey Chorus draws its members from over forty communities throughout southern New Jersey. Ranging in age from teens to octogenarians, the members constitute a vibrant mix of amateur and professional singers, dedicated to high musical standards and a widely varied repertoire, from masterworks with orchestra to spirituals and contemporary compositions. In a positive and welcoming environment, the GSJC gives opportunity for inspiring musical experience and deep personal fulfillment. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 401 Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ. For information, visit www.sjsings.org. Auditions for all voice parts will take place on Tuesday, August 30 and Tuesday, September 6, in the Cherry Hill area; for full information and audition times, call 856-858-0987.
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Greenwich Choral Society (updated
7/7/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Greenwich, CT
The Greenwich Choral Society, celebrating over 80 years of excellence in choral music, is holding open auditions on August 31, September 7 and 8 starting at 6 PM, as well as on September 11 starting at 10 AM. Singers are needed for all voice parts, particularly tenors. The Greenwich Choral Society, a 120-voice experienced volunteer chorus, sings a broad repertoire of classical music. Featured works to be performed during 2010-2011 will include J.S. Bach's Mass in B Minor (December 4, 5), "Music of War and Peace" (March 5) and Dvorak's Stabat Mater (May 22).
The Chorus rehearses Tuesday nights in Old Greenwich. A 10-minute private audition consists of vocalizing to demonstrate range and quality of production, followed by sight-singing; NO prepared piece is required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Karen Juul at kdjuul@yahoo.com.
The Greenwich Village Singers (updated
7/29/2011)
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Choir Directory listingSilver Sustaining Member
*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Through the originality and diversity of its programming and the beauty of its sound, the Greenwich Village Singers strives to be one of the most highly regarded amateur choruses in New York City. The Greenwich Village Singers is a choir of approximately 40 singers and is seeking new members for the 2011-2012 season. Our December concert features Britten, A Ceremony of Carols and Conrad Susa, Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest (for chorus, marimba, guitar and harp).
Rehearsals take place Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:45. We are interested in singers with reasonable sight-reading skills and some previous choral experience, but please feel free to contact us if you're not sure of your level. Auditions are brief and relatively informal with sight-reading, pitch and rhythm as the main components. At present, we're particularly interested in sopranos, tenors and basses.
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, August 31 and Thursday, September 1. To arrange an audition for the 2011-2012 season, send a message to info@gvsingers.org or call 646-355-0641.
Harmonium (updated
8/17/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Mendham, NJ
Anne Matlack, Artistic Director of the 100-voice Harmonium Choral Society, will be auditioning experienced singers with excellent sightreading skills for the 2011-12 season August 20 through September 8. Concerts in December, March and June plus optional Halloween concert in October. Season includes solo and small ensemble opportunities. Send e-mail to director@harmonium.org for an appointment. Grace Episcopal Church, 4 Madison Avenue at Kings Road, Madison, NJ. Access www.harmonium.org or call 973-538-6969 for further information.
*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Mendham, NJ
Anne Matlack, Artistic Director of the 100-voice Harmonium Choral Society, will be auditioning experienced singers with excellent sightreading skills for the 2011-12 season August 20 through September 8. Concerts in December, March and June plus optional Halloween concert in October. Season includes solo and small ensemble opportunities. Send e-mail to director@harmonium.org for an appointment. Grace Episcopal Church, 4 Madison Avenue at Kings Road, Madison, NJ. Access www.harmonium.org or call 973-538-6969 for further information.
Harmony Celebration Chorus (updated
9/12/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgewood, NJ
Harmony Celebration Chorus (HCC) invites you to our Victory Send-Off, a preview of our award- winning performance as we strive for a gold medal in the Sweet Adelines International competition. The international convention and competition will take place from October 19-23 in Seattle, Washington, as more than 70 quartets and 43 choruses, all regional champions, gather to compete for the highest honors.
HCC is a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a group of over 30,000 women worldwide who love a cappella singing in the barbershop style. Our chapter, based in Ridgewood, NJ, has members from all over NJ as well as NY. We are an educational and perfomance chorus dedicated to enriching the lives of members through friendship, education, musical excellence and community involvement.
Please join us and help to spread the word about our dynamic chorus. The event will be held at Cresskill High School, One Lincoln Drive, Cresskill, NJ 07626 on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM. For more information please visit our web site at www.harmonycelebration.com .
Harmony on the Sound (updated
8/10/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Trumbull, CT
Harmony on the Sound is an award-winning Sweet Adeline International chorus singing four-part a cappella barbershop harmony at its best in Trumbull, CT. We were founded in 1966, chartered in 1967 and have 107 members. Our director is Master Director Karen Sweeters of New Canaan. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 until 10:00 at St. Joseph's Manor at 6448 Main Street (Route 111) in Trumbull, just 4 miles north of the Merritt Parkway. Our members come from Fairfield, lower Litchfield, western New Haven Counties in Connecticut and eastern New York counties bordering CT. Members' ages range from 30 to 90. The repertoire includes new and old songs, Broadway tunes, love songs, blues and some swing. Our website is harmonyonthesound.org. Come see us! We'd love to meet and sing with you.
Harmony Singers (updated
12/28/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Wayne, NJ
Harmony Singers Chorus welcomes singers, especially soprano 1 and bass, to attend its first spring season rehearsal on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. The concert "Bach, Beethoven, and the Beatles" will be performed Sunday, May 6, 2012. Ability to read music and experience in singing choral parts is preferred. This professionally directed community chorus rehearses every Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Preakness School, 1006 Hamburg Turnpike at Church Lane, Wayne. Membership information is available at www.HarmonySingersNJ.org or call J. Byrnes at 973-628-4535.
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Harmonytryx (updated
8/20/2006)
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Choir Directory listingIn the world of a cappella music, Harmonytryx (Har-mo-NEE-trix) is a breath of fresh air! Self-managed and independent, these six women entertain audiences with an eclectic mix of pop, folk and world music that ranges from sexy and provocative to soulful and spiritual. Their unique combination of tightly-crafted vocal harmonies, powerful solos, funky vocal percussion and lively humor has captivated audiences throughout the NYC metropolitan area and beyond. Directed by Erica Cohn.
There are no auditions currently scheduled.
The Heart of New Jersey Chorus (updated
6/11/2002)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Marlboro, NJ
From Gershwin to Gospel, show tunes to swing and ballads to boogie, the award winning Heart of New Jersey Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, provides residents of New Jersey with entertainment by performing for donations at civic events, for charities, private parties and their annual show. Members are from Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex and Ocean Counties ranging in age from 20+ to 70+. The group is directed by Jane Holden. For information, contact Lois Scott at 732-544-0918.
The Hibernian Festival Singers (updated
6/25/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bay Shore, NY
The Hibernian Festival Singers are holding auditions for their upcoming concert season and Carnegie Hall performance with renowned tenor Ciaran Sheehan. Auditions are held in Bay Shore on Thursday evenings by appointment. All voice parts are welcome. For more information or to schedule an audition, please call the Hibernian Festival Singers Managing Director, Mr. Ronnie Allen, at 631-665-1371.
Hickory Tree Chorus (updated
3/29/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Providence, NJ
The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is auditioning women singers, in all voice parts, Wednesdays in April 2011. Become part of something extraordinary as SAI's 2010 top-scoring mid-sized chorus prepares for SAI's International Harmony Classic contest, October 2011 in Houston, TX. Singing and performing popular music in four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. Many songs arranged by the chorus's Master Director and SAI Certified Arranger, Carolyn Schmidt. Singers with current or past experience in high school, college, community music and/or theater performances are encouraged to audition. Auditions/rehearsals: 7:30 PM, Wednesdays, 570 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ. Contact Dolly at 908-307-6367 or members@hickorytreechorus.org. Web: hickorytreechorus.org.
Highland Park Community Chorus (updated
1/16/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Highland Park, NJ
The Highland Park Community Chorus (HPCC), under the direction of Daniel Spratlan, seeks singers of all voice parts in preparation for our spring concert. We are a secular SATB chorus in our 26th season that sings all types of music with an emphasis on classical. Our May concert will include music by Brahms, Beethoven and Fauré. Rehearsals begin on January 23 and are held on Mondays, 7:30-9:30 PM at the Reformed Church of Highland Park, South 2nd Avenue, Highland Park, NJ. Auditions for new members will be held on Mondays, January 23 and 30 at 7:00 PM. For additional info, e-mail HPCChor@aol.com or call 732-828-9016.
Hitchcock Presbyterian Church Choir (updated
7/13/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Scarsdale, NY
The Hitchcock Presbyterian Church Choir is an ensemble of about 25 singers made up of volunteers and professional section leaders/soloists dedicated to performing the highest quality sacred music in an acoustically outstanding worship space. The choir sings each Sunday for the 10:30 AM service, September-June, as well as special services throughout the year with chamber orchestra. The choir rehearses on Sundays after worship. Current openings for soprano, tenor and bass section leaders/soloists. Skills needed: good sight-reading skills and a blending section voice and ability to sing all assigned solos. Repertoire for the Church Choir is drawn from the 16th to 21st centuries of classical music. Hitchcock Church is easily accessible by 30-minute train ride from Manhattan. Auditions can be arranged by contacting Dr. John T. King, Minister of Music, at (914) 723-3311 or via e-mail at JKing@hitchcockpresby.org for an appointment. For further information about Hitchcock and the music ministry, please see our web site at www.hitchcockpresby.org.
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Hoboken Renaissance Singers (updated
11/9/2005)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hoboken
The Hoboken Renaissance Singers are holding auditions for good singers interested in preserving the riches of a cappella Latin polyphonic masses and motets, canons, Gregorian chants, and secular music from the 16th century to the 20th century. Now in our 30th year, we are currently rehearsing polyphonic masses and motets for regional performances. We rehearse in Hoboken, on Wednesday evenings. To audition, please contact Manny Leemans at (201) 863-2761 or Antoinette DePalma at (201) 863-8352.
Holy Apostles Community Chorus (updated
8/4/2009)
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Holy Cross Church Choir (updated
9/24/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Times Square
A dedicated ensemble of talented volunteer and professional singers. Repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to music of the 21st century. The choir rehearses Sunday mornings from 10:15 to 11:15 AM and sings at the 11:30 AM High Mass. We finish at 12:30 PM. The Choir sings Sunday mornings as well as holy days and special concerts. For information, contact director Charles Currin at 212-957-9799 or holycrossmusic@gmail.com. Holy Cross Church, 329 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.
Holy Rosary Latin Mass Choir (updated
9/10/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Jersey City, NJ
The Latin Mass Choir and Schola of Jersey City, New Jersey will add to its repertoire this fall a Requiem of Cristobal de Morales which will be sung on All Souls' Day and Schubert's Mass in G which will be sung at Midnight Mass on Christmas. We are a friendly and collaborative group and have continuing auditions on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 immediately preceding the regular rehearsal which begins at 7:00 PM. The auditions are held in the choir loft of Holy Rosary Church (www.holyrosarychurch.com), 344 6th Street. Located in historic downtown Jersey City, the Church is easily accessible by PATH train, car and light rail. This group sings for the traditional liturgy which is offered each Sunday at 10:00 AM and on Holy Days at 5:30 PM. The mixed choir sings polyphonic masses and motets and leads the congregation in chants and hymns. The men's schola sings the Propers from the Liber Usualis. The acting director and organist is Harold Bott. Sight reading ability is not a prerequisite, but the ability to blend is. We especially need altos and sopranos! Call or e-mail Dan Sexton for more information: 201-406- 9960, DanielSextonEsq@gmail.com.
Holy Trinity Choir of Men and Choristers (updated
11/26/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Holy Trinity Choir of Men and Choristers is the only Roman Catholic full time choir of choristers and men in the city. Membership in the Chorister Program is open to boys and girls grades 2 and up. The Men of the Choir are professional singers who rehearse on Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM. Masses are at 12:30 PM on Sundays. We are seeking a professional tenor with strong sight reading skills and significant choral experience. Please contact Christopher Bery, director, at trinitymusic@earthlink.net or 212-787-0634.
Hudson Chorale (updated
12/29/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Briarcliff Manor, NY
Hudson Chorale is welcoming new members in preparation for the second concert of its 2011-2012 performing season. Singers in all voice parts (S, A, T, B) are invited to join Westchester's largest mixed-voice choral group for an exciting May 5, 2012 concert. It will feature the Westchester premiere of the Mass in D by John Knowles Paine. This stunning and rarely-performed Civil War-era masterpiece dates from 1867, and is considered America's first large-scale work for chorus and orchestra. The chorus's goal is to provide both audience members and singers with the best possible experience in choral singing; its repertoire will range from the great masterpieces to contemporary compositions. Singers looking for a new or additional choral family are encouraged to consider the Hudson Chorale.
Michael Conley is the Music Director of the Hudson Chorale. Mr. Conley enjoys a multi-faceted career as a conductor, composer, pianist, organist and singer. In addition to serving as Music Director of the Hudson Chorale, Mr. Conley is the Music Director of the West Village Chorale and Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan, and is the Director of the High School Chorus at the Dalton School in New York City.
Rehearsals for the upcoming season will begin on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM and will take place on subsequent Monday evenings at the Scarborough Presbyterian Church, 655 Scarborough Road (Route 9), Scarborough, NY. "Singer-friendly" auditions will be held on Monday, January 9, 2012, prior to rehearsal by appointment. To receive additional information and/or to schedule a time for an audition, contact Jeanne Wygant JeanneWygant@optonline.net or call (914) 478-0074. To learn more about the chorus, visit the website at www.HudsonChorale.org.
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Hudson Valley Chorale (updated
8/18/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Rockland County, NY
The Hudson Valley Chorale will begin Fall/Winter rehearsals on Monday, September 26, 2011 (7:30-9:30 PM) at the Dominican Convent Chapel, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. This season promises to be challenging and exciting under the direction of HVC's dynamic new Music Director, Dr. Jason C. Tramm. The Winter concert, scheduled for Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 3 PM, will include famous choral selections from a variety of well-known operas, a choral medley from Gilbert and Sullivan, and will climax with an assortment of musical theatre offerings by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
With members from Northern Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County, NY, the chorale is committed to bringing its audience a well-performed fresh view of a variety of musical styles. New members in all voice ranges are most welcome. Interested singers may join the chorale (or just check it out) at its initial weekly rehearsals. For more information about the Hudson Valley Chorale and its schedule, please contact Susan O'Brien, President, at hudsonvalleychorale@gmail.com or via telephone at (845) 598-6749.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Rockland County, NY
The Hudson Valley Chorale will begin Fall/Winter rehearsals on Monday, September 26, 2011 (7:30-9:30 PM) at the Dominican Convent Chapel, 175 Route 340, Sparkill, NY. This season promises to be challenging and exciting under the direction of HVC's dynamic new Music Director, Dr. Jason C. Tramm. The Winter concert, scheduled for Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 3 PM, will include famous choral selections from a variety of well-known operas, a choral medley from Gilbert and Sullivan, and will climax with an assortment of musical theatre offerings by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim.
With members from Northern Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County, NY, the chorale is committed to bringing its audience a well-performed fresh view of a variety of musical styles. New members in all voice ranges are most welcome. Interested singers may join the chorale (or just check it out) at its initial weekly rehearsals. For more information about the Hudson Valley Chorale and its schedule, please contact Susan O'Brien, President, at hudsonvalleychorale@gmail.com or via telephone at (845) 598-6749.
Hudson Valley Singers (updated
9/5/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Dobbs Ferry, NY
We will be performing a number of a cappella pieces by Victoria, Rameau, Bach, Mozart, Verdi, Debussy and Poulenc for our Winter Concerts which are scheduled for January 9, 2011 at 3 PM in White Plains, NY; January 15 at 7:30 PM in New York City; and January 23 at 3:00 PM in Teaneck, NJ.
The Hudson Valley Singers, under the direction of Eugene Sirotkine, will begin weekly rehearsals Wednesday, September 8 at 7:30 PM. All interested singers are welcome to join us in the Glee Club Room at The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, NY. We have a NO AUDITION policy (we think YOU should audition US!) Scores and practice CDs will be available. For more information contact: Randee Ginsberg at 914-907-3348 or ginsedict@optonline.net.
Hunter College Choir (updated
1/13/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
The Hunter College Choir is actually two choirs! The evening section of the Hunter College Choir rehearses on Thursday evenings (6:00-8:30) while the day section rehearses twice a week, Monday and Thursday (1:10-2:25). Members of the community who work during the day choose the evening section because of convenience of time and location while retired community members actively involved in auditing classes at Hunter College find the day section can easily be combined with other interesting courses in the music department. Registration at Hunter College is a prerequisite for participation in either section of the Hunter College Choir, either through Continuing Education (www.hunter.cuny.edu/ce), through the Senior Citizen Program at Hunter (www.hunter.cuny.edu/prospectivestudents/ug_students/senior-citizen.shtml), or as a fully registered student at the College. Informal auditions will be held during the first week of rehearsals, starting January 30 (see schedule below). Please note: An audition is required. Do not register until you have successfully passed the entrance audition at the first meeting of the choir as outlined below under "Rehearsals".
Repertoire for Spring 2012: Vaughan Williams: Dona Nobis Pacem
Rehearsals: Evening Section rehearses Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 PM, starting Thursday, February 2; Day Section rehearses Monday and Thursday, 1:10-2:25 PM, starting Monday, January 30. (Audition on January 30 or February 2). In addition to the regular rehearsal schedule above, a final dress rehearsal will be held on Saturday, May 5 at 10 AM, with a final concert on Monday, May 7 at 7:30 PM. Location: Room 635HN (North Building of Hunter College). If you need a guest pass, first go to the Visitor's Center in the West Building on the SW corner of East 68th and Lexington Avenue. They can also provide directions to Room 635HN. For more information, call 212-772-5785 or contact paul.mueller@hunter.cuny.edu.
Huntington Choral Society (updated
1/6/2011)
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The Huntington Choral Society welcomes all voices, and is especially looking for tenors, baritones and basses to sing in our April 16, 2011 performance of "Folk Songs by Famous Worldwide Composers througout the Centuries" (featuring works by Copland, Vaughan Williams, Brahms, Bartok and more!).
The group's rehearsal session on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 7:30 PM is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The location is the Music Room of Huntington High School, at the corner of Oakwood and McKay Roads in Huntington, NY. Auditions will be scheduled following the open rehearsal. If you are interested in joining HCS, please attend or contact us at the number/e-mail address below.
Entry into HCS is by audition only. Potential members will be asked to perform a musical piece of their choice and to demonstrate an ability to do simple sightreading. If you would like to schedule an audition or receive more information, please contact our Membership Chairperson, Cherie Cornell, at 631-673-3820 or ccornell@suffolk.lib.ny.us, or visit our website at www.huntingtonchoralsociety.org.
IllumiNation Chorale (updated
11/15/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chelsea
IllumiNation Chorale is one of NYC's most dynamic and anointed Gospel Music ministries. We are now celebrating our 5th season in gospel music ministry! With the return of esteemed Founder and Artistic Director Prof. Gregg Payne, our focus is on moving our ministry to yet the next level, we are now holding auditions for tenors and sopranos (sorry, no altos, no bass/baritones)!
Auditions by appointment only. Monday, November 20, 2006, 6:30 - 7:00 PM, CAP 21, 18 West 18th Street, 6th floor (between 5th and 6th Avenues); Monday, November 27, 2006, 6:30 - 7:00 PM, CAP 21, 18 West 18th Street, 6th floor (between 5th and 6th Avenues). To schedule an audition appointment, contact: Dionne McClain-Freeney, Associate Director and Director of Artistic Operations, at (347) 623-4117, yeneerfad@yahoo.com or illumination_chorale@yahoo.com.
So if you are a phenomenal, dedicated, spirit-filled tenor or soprano with a love, understanding, and respect for the gospel music ministry and a one choir, one sound team spirit, we'd love to meet you! Gospel music experience is preferred but not mandatory. Please visit out website auditions page for important audition instructions and additional info: www.iiluminationchorale.com.
Immanuel Church Choir (updated
12/16/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Immanuel Choir is a church choir of approximately 24 singers, rehearsing and singing at mass every Sunday morning at Immanuel Church, East 88th and Lexington. Directed by Gwendolyn Toth, the choir also sings at special services (Christmas Eve, Holy Week) and also does 1-2 special concerts each year, usually in collaboration with Ms. Toth's period instrument ensemble ARTEK. Repertoire is drawn from the 16th to 20th centuries of classical music. There are professional section leaders but the remainder of the singers are amateurs. Requirements for membership are reasonably good sightreading skills and a blending section voice. Interested amateur singers of every voice type are welcome to audition. High school and college students also welcome. Inquiries at all times will be considered. Contact Gwendolyn Toth, 212-967-9157, or at artekgwent@aol.com for an appointment.
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Interfaith Spiritual Community Choir of New York (updated
7/25/2003)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
A new choir of professional singers and auditioned volunteers perform and provide inspiration for Interfaith Spiritual Community Sundays at 11:00 AM. This is a true Interfaith church bringing together people of all religious and spiritual traditions. The arts are well represented through music, dance and poetry. The choral repertoire is exciting, vast and eclectic ranging from Renaissance to Contemporary masterpieces, a cappella and accompanied. The choir performs at our Sunday morning services as well as special events. Performances are fun and inspiring and performed to the very highest standard. Concerts and recordings are planned as well.
We're holding auditions for a soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor and bass soloist/section leaders. These four are paid positions. Auditions are also being held for all voices in our volunteer choir. Director of Music is Anthony Aibel, former Music Director of the Westchester Symphony and Conductor-in-Residence of the National Symphony. For information, call Jocelyn Soulet at (212) 876-1954.
Jackson Civic Chorus (updated
1/3/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Jackson, NJ
The Jackson Civic Chorus invites all residents of Jackson, and the surrounding communities, who are interested in participating in the chorus, to attend open auditions. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 and Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Jackson United Methodist Church, located at 68 Bennett Mills Road, Jackson, New Jersey. These will be regular rehearsals with the opportunity for prospective members to meet the director, accompanist, and current singers. A prepared piece of music is not required to audition. For further information, please contact Lisa at (732) 363-4599, e-mail ljaubrey1@optonline.net or Karen at (732) 901-7939, e-mail magnurse80@yahoo.com.
The Jackson Civic Chorus is a community chorus sponsored by the Jackson Council for the Arts. We encourage interested vocalists to become involved in the music group as it begins the rehearsal Spring 2009 concert. The Chorus welcomes diversity of ages and musical experience and hopes people will find rehearsals friendly, supportive and enriching. Those who decide to join will be placed in a section (alto, soprano, tenor, bass) according to their vocal range.
The Chorus rehearses on Tuesday nights from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Jackson United Methodist Church. The group sings primarily English language pieces encompassing a variety of genres, including contemporary, gospel and spirituals, patriotic, folk, Broadway show tunes, and classical styles. The Chorus presents annual spring performances for the public and also performs at municipal and private functions throughout the year. No membership dues are associated with the chorus. High school junior and seniors interested in joining the Chorus should phone ahead for additional information and requirements.
Jazz Choir Reading Sessions (updated
8/22/2010)
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We're looking for "a few good men” to join our jazz choir reading sessions. The sessions are designed to afford singers the opportunity to maintain their reading skills while having an evening of serious fun, and provide a place for arrangers to hear their work. If you love group singing and take joy in jazz harmonies well sung, you'll enjoy the sessions. I include some info about the sessions below. If you're interested, please e-mail me at jbrizzo@optonline.net with a brief note on your background including reading ability and group singing experience, and the vocal part you sing.
About the sessions. . . I started vocal jazz reading sessions eleven years ago for singers in the New York City metropolitan area. We meet the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30-10:00 PM, from September through June in the Village. As we only meet once a month, the group is limited to good readers with vocal group experience. Most are "pros" in the sense that they make their living from music. . . singing, playing, teaching, or some combination of the above, but the sessions also draw accomplished amateurs. We're always open to adding good musicians. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jersey Harmony Chorus (updated
1/9/2012)
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In a global campaign, thousands in choruses all over the world, are joining together to teach the world to sing. Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to visit Jersey Harmony Chorus from 7:30 to 10 PM on January 30, 2012 at Forrestal Village, 112 Main Street, Princeton, NJ. Jersey Harmony Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of nearly 25,000 women worldwide who sing four-part a cappella harmony.
The Jersey Harmony Chorus members share a love for music and as a member, you too can experience the exhilaration of performing and singing and the pleasure of friendship like you've never known! Any woman with average or better singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice range with the help of the chorus's musical leaders and director.
The chorus performs regularly throughout central Jersey, offering its talent for entertainment at private and civic events and charitable functions and reigns as the Small Chorus Champions among choruses in the New York/New Jersey region.
To learn more about participating in the Open House International and how to become a member of Jersey Harmony Chorus, visit www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony or contact Carole at 732-236-6803 and/or jhc.membership@gmail.com. Additional information is available on the Sweet Adelines International website by visiting www.sweetadelineintl.org.
Jersey Harmony Express (updated
2/21/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday, Saturday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bridgewater, NJ
We are excited to announce the creation of a new men's chorus, the Jersey Harmony Express. The ensemble will be a premiere men's a cappella chorus based in the Bridgewater, New Jersey area, the junction of many major New Jersey routes. We are embarking on a magical musical journey, steeped in the tradition of the American barbershop style yet featuring an expanding repertoire to include a selection of challenging contemporary works. The Express is committed to captivating audiences with thrilling performances and difficult pieces while providing an enjoyable environment for its members.
The group will be holding an Open House on Monday, February 28, at 7:00 at the Arbor Glen Retirement Community in the Community Center, located at 100 Monroe Street, Bridgewater, NJ. If directions are needed, Arbor Glen has information at www.arborglen.org/directions.php and they can be reached at (908) 595-6600. At the Open House you will experience such arrangements as Engebretson's eight part Scarborough Fair and Whitacre's Lux Aurumque, famously performed by the Westminster Chorus in the Choir of the World competition and their most recent CD, It Only Takes A Moment. Auditions for the ensemble will take place in March. Those interested in auditioning will have the opportunity to purchase the sheet music and professional learning tracks to these two amazing works at the Open House. Your purchase will be credited to member dues should you become a member of the ensemble.
Jersey Harmony Express rehearsals will be held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 7:00-9:00 PM as well as the first Saturday morning from 9:00 AM to noon. The group welcomes all to attend the open house. The Jersey Harmony Express will be guiding the future of a cappella music and welcomes experienced singers to get on board what should truly be a one of a kind ride. Prior a cappella or barbershop singing will not be required but a dedication to excellent singing and performance is a must. If interested, please RSVP to the chorus at jhxchorus@yahoo.com. For additional information, send us an e-mail or contact Win Winter at (908) 755-1089 or Christian Hunter at (908) 806-7122.
Jewish People's Philharmonic Chorus (updated
8/26/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Auditions for the JPPC for the 2011/2012 season will be held in the evenings of September 6, 7 and 8, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at The Marseilles, 230 West 103 Street, New York City. Auditions by appointment only, scheduled in advance. E-mail Lisa at information@thejppc.org. If unavailable the three evenings listed above, please contact Lisa to schedule another time.
The JPPC sings only in Yiddish. Knowledge of Yiddish is *not* required to sing in the Chorus. Ability to read musical notes or sight-sing is beneficial. MP3s or CDs of vocal parts with lyrics are provided. Rehearsals are held on Mondays at the Marseilles, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, from September through early June, except on Jewish and some national holidays. First rehearsal is on Monday evening, September 12.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Auditions for the JPPC for the 2011/2012 season will be held in the evenings of September 6, 7 and 8, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM at The Marseilles, 230 West 103 Street, New York City. Auditions by appointment only, scheduled in advance. E-mail Lisa at information@thejppc.org. If unavailable the three evenings listed above, please contact Lisa to schedule another time.
The JPPC sings only in Yiddish. Knowledge of Yiddish is *not* required to sing in the Chorus. Ability to read musical notes or sight-sing is beneficial. MP3s or CDs of vocal parts with lyrics are provided. Rehearsals are held on Mondays at the Marseilles, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, from September through early June, except on Jewish and some national holidays. First rehearsal is on Monday evening, September 12.
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Jubal's Lyre (updated
8/18/2004)
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The Jubilee Chorus (updated
2/18/2009)
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Singers needed for Christian classical chorus--looking for vocalists to volunteer for The Jubilee Chorus NYC in the new 2009 season.
The Jubilee Chorus is a volunteer classical choral ministry where Christian singers can serve God and have fellowship with other vocalists. We have three main concerts throughout the year, and then add additional performance opportunities at churches around the city. Our desire is to minister the truth and beauty of the Lord to others through beautiful music, and to worship Him by offering up our voices in song. We believe in performing traditional classical choral music as well as new music written by living composers. The Jubilee Chorus is the perfect ministry for anyone passionate for choral ministry. We seek to be an ensemble God will use our music to minister to people from all different nations.
Season for participation: February - December 2009. Rehearsals: Monday, once a week. Auditions for soprano, alto, tenor and bass. After we've received your application we will schedule a time for you. Apply by visiting www.joinjubilee.org/NYC/apply_chorus.htm and learn how to get involved. Then come to our auditions! Jubilee Missions (now in its 7th year of ministry), 74 Trinity Place, #1400, New York, NY. Phone 212-602-9903; e-mail jubileechorus@aol.com.
The Juilliard Choral Union (updated
6/5/2007)
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Khorikos (updated
1/18/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Soho
Khorikos is a Soho-based a cappella ensemble that is dedicated to performing high quality, aesthetically sensitive interpretations of choral works ranging from medieval polyphony to contemporary sound sculpture. Khorikos has performed in venues such as the Kennedy Center, Avery Fisher Hall, the United Nations in New York and across the Czech Republic. Auditions for all voice parts are open year-round. To schedule an audition or view a rehearsal (Sundays from 7 to 9), please contact the Artistic Director, Jesse Peckham, at jjessejj@khorikos.com. Please include "choral singer" in the subject. We look forward to hearing from you!For sound files, photos and more please visit Khorikos Music on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/khorikosmusic or go to our website at www.khorikos.com.
The Kingsborough Musical Society Chorus (updated
1/26/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhattan Beach (Brooklyn)
The Kingsborough Musical Society Chorus, Mark Mangini, conductor, is seeking choral singers. The Chorus offers a mixed repertoire of theater, folk and classical music and performs two annual concerts on the Kingsborough Community College campus in Brooklyn, (December and May), as well as additional outreach concerts, at various locations in the community. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM on the Kingsborough College Campus, T-8 building, 2nd floor, room 8207. The first rehearsal for our May 6, 2012 Spring Concert will be on Thursday, February 16, 2012. An ability to read music or sightread is helpful but not mandatory. Parking is free on campus for chorus members. For information about joining the chorus please call Steve Friedman at (718) 338-9132.
Kinnara Ensemble (updated
12/21/2011)
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Recognized as one of New Jersey’s finest chamber choirs, the Ensemble has a limited number of openings for singers in all voice parts. Auditions will be January 11, 2012, 5-7:00 PM at All Saints Episcopal Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, NJ. Princeton area rehearsals begin May 13 for performances in the Princeton area May 19 and 20. Singers will be asked to provide a resume, perform an aria or art song, and demonstrate musicianship skills. An accompanist will be provided. For an appointment call Reid Masters (609) 306-0267.
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Kol Rinah (updated
9/3/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Pleasantville, NY
Would you like to have the joy of performing contemporary and traditional Jewish music for the public to hear? Then please join us for our open house on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 7:15 to 9:15 PM at the Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester, 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantville, NY. All voices, and especially tenors and basses, are welcome! Auditions by conductor; Information: e-mail kolrinahchorus@optonline.net; call 914-232-7281 or 914-243-9059; visit www.kolrinahchorus.org. Benjamin Gruder is the conductor; Connie Prener is the accompanist.
*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Pleasantville, NY
Would you like to have the joy of performing contemporary and traditional Jewish music for the public to hear? Then please join us for our open house on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 7:15 to 9:15 PM at the Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester, 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantville, NY. All voices, and especially tenors and basses, are welcome! Auditions by conductor; Information: e-mail kolrinahchorus@optonline.net; call 914-232-7281 or 914-243-9059; visit www.kolrinahchorus.org. Benjamin Gruder is the conductor; Connie Prener is the accompanist.
The Lance Hayward Singers (updated
6/1/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday afternoon or Monday night *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Lance Hayward Singers, an 18-voice jazz-oriented group, are looking for a few new voices: one tenor, one baritone, one true bass and one top soprano. Reading music is important, and a feeling for jazz and pop essential. Call 212-255-0553 (daytime) for an audition. Repertoire consists mainly of original arrangements of jazz and pop standards, some spirituals and a fun mix of other styles as well. We rehearse once a week, a combination of Sunday afternoons and Monday nights, for two or three concerts each year. Although we sing mostly accompanied by rhythm section, we also do some a cappella material.
Lavender Light (updated
1/14/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Union Square
Lavender Light: The Black and People of All Colors Lesbian & Gay Gospel Choir, will hold auditions on Monday, January 26, Monday, February 16 and Monday, February 23, from 7:00 - 9:30 PM, for new singers. The auditions will be held at The Friends' Meeting House, 221 East 15th Street in Manhattan (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues, entrance on Rutherford Place; take the L train to 3rd Avenue or 4, 5, 6, N and R to Union Square). Auditions are by appointment only! To make an appointment, please call Lavender Light’s voice mail at (212) 714-7072 and leave a message with your name and telephone number. Prospective singers are encouraged to visit the website at www.lavenderlight.com to see a full description of the audition process.
The Choir is based in New York City and rehearses in Manhattan on Monday evenings during the regular concert season. Lavender Light produces two New York City concerts per season, as well as numerous community performances throughout the year, including occasional tours. The choir is open to all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered singers, regardless of ethnic heritage. It is preferable that candidates already have at least one year’s choral experience (gospel music preferred), have some knowledge of gospel music, have an ability to work well with others, and can make a one-year commitment to the group.
Lavender Light rehearses every Monday from 6:45-9:30 PM at The Friends' Meeting House. Dues are $3 per week, paid monthly. All new members must complete a three-month probation period. The Choir has been in existence for 20 years.
Lehman College and Community Chorus (updated
1/3/2012)
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Two Lehman College choruses are accepting new members for the Spring Semester.
The first rehearsal for the Lehman College Chorus, which meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 PM, will be held on Monday, January 30, 2012. The Lehman College Community Chorus, which meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:30 PM, will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, January 31.
Community members may join either chorus. There is no course fee required to participate unless college credit is desired. Previous choral experience and note reading ability are recommended. Each chorus will prepare the Mozart Requiem, three Old American Songs by Copland, and a medley from Man of La Mancha for a joint concert with the Lehman College Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. Both choruses rehearse in Room 330 of the Music Building on the Lehman Campus, located at Bedford Park Boulevard West and Goulden Avenue in the northwest Bronx. The campus is accessible by either subway or bus. Free attended parking is available. For more information, please call the choral director, Professor Diana Mittler-Battipaglia, at 718 960-7795.
Liberty Oak Chorus (updated
12/11/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Freehold, NJ
Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to Liberty Oak Chorus on Thursday, January 12, 7:00 PM at the Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad and Stokes Streets, Freehold, NJ. Liberty Oak Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, an organization of nearly 25,000 women worldwide who sing four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. For more information visit www.libertyoakchorus.org or contact Johanna at 732-252-6171 or e-mail membership@libertyoakchorus.org.
Long Island Choral Society (updated
10/18/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhasset, NY
Auditions for the remainder of the season will be held on November 15 and 22. Currently gathering interested singers that wish to join us singing Carmina Burana in Greece this summer! Only currently active singing members will be allowed to participate in this two-week tour to Syros for the 7th Annual International Festival of the Aegean. Auditions in November are required. Tour fees must be paid as per the schedule beginning 1 December. Interested singers should consult our website, www.LICS.org, for information how to schedule an audition, and become a singing member of the Long Island Choral Society.
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Long Island Choral Society: Young Voices (updated
9/30/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Rockville Centre, NY
The Long Island Choral Society: Young Voices encourages music reading and vocal training among talented fourth through seventh graders. Boys and girls interested in learning and performing great repertoire of choral works are encouraged to audition. Auditions are to be held on two Sundays: October 4 and October 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 240 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY. Please call 516-512-0174 or e-mail us at youngvoices@lics.org to let us know you will be auditioning.
This chorus is under the direction of Meredith Elaine Baker. Membership is open to boys from ages 8 to 12 with unchanged voices and girls from ages 8 to 16. The children will be tested for range, timbre and pitch matching.
Long Island Gay Men's Chorus (updated
8/5/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Selden, NY
The Long Island Gay Men's Chorus is holding auditions for basses, baritones and tenors on Friday, August 21, 2009 at 8 PM. The audition will take place at 105 Spring Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. The phone number is 631-774-3298.
Rehearsals are held weekly on Wednesday nights at Newfield High School in Selden but due to summer vacation, we will be unable to hold auditions in our usual location. Please visit our website at www.ligmc.org and click on "About" for details on the audition process, and membership requirements. Although the auditions are open and do not require an appointment, please e-mail LIGayMensChorus@aol.com to let us know if you plan on auditioning.
Long Island Masterworks Chorus (updated
1/8/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Commack, NY
The Long Island Masterworks Chorus will be holding auditions for its Spring concert season, featuring music of Robert Schumann. If interested, please contact Jim McLean at (631) 434-9035, or e-mail jmcle6@aol.com.
The Long Island University Chorus (updated
5/30/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
The Long Island University Chorus includes students, faculty and many members of the community. The members represent many ethnicities, professions, backgrounds and ages. Repertoire includes major masterworks, original compositions and shorter works representing a variety of styles. The chorus is directed by Dr. Gloria Cooper.
The LIU Chorus meets Wednesday afternoons from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the LIU Brooklyn Campus located in downtown Brooklyn at 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY. For information, please contact Dr. Gloria Cooper, Music Department, Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus. Telephone: (718) 488-1450 or (718) 488-1051 or e-mail gloria.cooper@liu.edu. The first rehearsal for the Fall 2008 semester will be on Wednesday, September 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in Room H106.
Loose Interpretations East (updated
5/3/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Downtown
Loose Interpretations is looking for new singers, and vocal percussionists! Auditions will be held on Wednesday, May 5, from 7:30 to 9:00. Singers should come prepared to sing a verse and a chorus of a song they love, and be prepared for sightreading, listening and a range test. We'd also love to hear any vocal percussion skills! For information, and to schedule your audition, please, send an e-mail to thegirls@looseinterpretationsnyc.com.
Lower Hudson Valley Youth Chorus (updated
12/24/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Nyack, NY
Founded in 2007, and based in Nyack, New York, the Lower Hudson Valley Youth Chorus provides children a unique opportunity to sing with a group of singers that range in age and ability. The chorus provides an exceptional opportunity for young singers (boys and girls) of the area to continue their vocal studies through education in vocal training, musicianship skills, and the exploration of challenging, diverse repertoire for mixed voices, ages 7 to 17. The Lower Hudson valley Youth Chorus has an artistic repertoire that includes music ranging from classical to jazz, contemporary songs, and Broadway show tunes. Call 845-300-1925 to register or register at website.
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Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Choir (updated
8/1/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
The Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Choir is a group of approximately 25 singers that sings at the 11:15 AM Service on Sunday mornings (10:30 AM throughout the summer, from Memorial Day to Labor Day) at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, 921 Madison Avenue at 73rd Street. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from September through May -- following the Saint Andrew Chorale rehearsal -- from 8:30-9:45 PM. Directed by Andrew Henderson, the choir also sings special services (Christmas, Holy Week) and acts as the core of the Saint Andrew Chorale, a 45-voice choral society that is an important part of the music ministry at MAPC. During the Summer the group continues to meet as the "Summer Choir of MAPC" -- interested singers are encouraged to join us for the 9:30 AM rehearsal on Sundays. Repertoire for the Church Choir is drawn from the 16th to 21st centuries of classical music, and the group is made up of a core of 8 professional singers as well as a number of committed volunteers. Requirements for membership are good sight-reading skills and a blending section voice. Interested amateur sopranos, altos, tenors and basses will be considered at any time. Although we are not seeking professional singers at the present time, those interested in auditioning (especially those interested in "subbing") are encouraged to set up an audition at any point throughout the year. Though MAPC is an active worshiping community with a long tradition of excellent liturgy and preaching in the reformed tradition, membership in the choir is open to those of all faiths and who enjoy singing in a socially relaxed but musically demanding ensemble. Auditions can be arranged throughout the year. Contact Dr. Andrew Henderson at 212-288-8920, or at aeh@mapc.com for an appointment. For further information about MAPC and the music ministry, please see our web site at: www.mapc.com.
The Madrigal Singers (updated
8/2/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Mountainside, NJ
Tenors and basses with a passion for choral chamber music are invited to audition for The Madrigal Singers, a highly-regarded, 16-voice a cappella ensemble known for its "blended sound and artistic phrasing." Requirements include moderate to good sight reading skills and the ability to blend in a small group setting. Rehearsals are held in Cranford and New Providence in Union County, NJ, on Wednesday evenings from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Concerts are in December/January and May. Please call Dr. John Sichel at Raritan Valley Community College, 908-526-1200 x8813 for more information.
Madrigalia Via (updated
8/4/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown West
Our choir is auditioning tenors on Monday, August 23. Details are at www.madrigaliavia.org/auditions.html. Members must have strong sight-reading ability and language skills. The ensemble meets Monday evenings on West 59th Street near Lincoln Center and performs 3-4 times per year. Our Artistic Director is David Recca (MM, Eastman School of Music), director of the Purchase College Chorus and Chamber Singers. For information, contact Morgan Russell at morganrussell7@gmail.com.
Manhattan Choral Ensemble (updated
1/3/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Midtown
The MCE is looking for experienced tenors and basses to join a dynamic musical organization for its 12th season. Our 2012 spring concerts will be:
- "1780 in Salzburg and New York City:
Mozart's Vespers and Early American Choral Music," 8 PM, Saturday, March 10, 2012
The MCE will create a unique and compelling program in March, 2012 contrasting and combining the musical worlds of Salzburg and New York City in 1780. Contemporary hymns, works by Billings (the father of American choral singing), Belcher, and Morgan, and Mozart's dramatic setting of the five psalms of the Catholic Vespers service will be presented together. Additionally, the MCE has commissioned New York City composer Trevor Weston to create a unique new work to be premiered at the performance. - "New Music for New York," 8 PM, Saturday, May 12, 2012
To further our mission of creating new works for choir by emerging NYC composers and following the resounding success of last year's program, the MCE will perform three brand new works this Spring. The audience will vote on the grand prize winner during intermission! Rounding out the evening will be a set of folksongs and MCE favorites.
Thursday, January 5
6:30-7:30 PM, auditions
7:30-9 PM, open rehearsal -- all are welcome
9-10 PM, auditions
IMPORTANT: The MCE rehearses regularly on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 10 PM at the Church for All Nations (although we are not a religiously affiliated choir) on West 57th Street. Those auditioning must be able to commit to the rehearsal schedule. The Manhattan Choral Ensemble is an exciting, 40-voice independent choir dedicated to the passionate performance of an international and historically varied repertoire. In celebration of New York City's rich and diverse heritage, the MCE performs in historic New York spaces and creates concert events in partnership with the city's cultural organizations. The MCE also fosters the musical life of the city through its innovative commissioning project -- New Music for New York -- focused on New York City composers.
Manhattan Girls Chorus (updated
8/4/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
The Manhattan Girls Chorus is open to girls in grades five through twelve. Each new member begins with an audition/interview. No preparation or previous experience is needed. This is an opportunity to meet the director and learn more about the Chorus. Auditions are relaxed and informal. Girls will be asked to perform simple pitch-matching exercises, repeat rhythmic patterns, and sing the familiar song "Happy Birthday." The most important requirement is an enthusiastic love of singing, a strong commitment and a willingness to contribute to the greater good of our community and vision. We desire to lift our voices in hopes of making a difference throughout the greater New York area.
Training for the girls includes healthy vocal technique, choral performance skills, sight-reading and musicianship literacy. Our goal is to develop each singer's full musical and leadership potential, building self-esteem and confidence through high-quality performances of varied repertoire ranging from classical to musical theater and world music.
Auditions are being scheduled now so please contact the director, Michelle Oesterle, at info@manhattangirlschorus.org. The chorus rehearses Tuesdays 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM beginning September 13 at Pearl Studios, an exciting newly-opened rehearsal space in midtown with wonderful amenities.
Manhattanville College Chorus (updated
9/20/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Purchase, NY
The Manhattanville College Chorus is a 75-member college SATB Chorus ehanced by a large core of trained voices. Community members are most welcome. The group rehearses Mondays from 7:00 to 9:30 PM in Room 109, Music Building, Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577 (southern Westchester county). The director is Martin Rutishauser. Scheduled for this season: the Brahms Requiem on December 11, 2004 and a program TBA on May 1, 2005. Sight reading skills are highly encouraged. For information, contact the Music Department, Manhattanville College, at 914-323-5260.
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Maplewood Glee Club (updated
9/4/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Maplewood, NJ
The Maplewood (NJ) Glee Club is an all male volunteer chorus which has been performing since 1946. Men of all ages (about 40 in number) meet on Monday evenings, from 7:45 to 9:45, to rehearse for two major concerts (December and May) as well as other performances. Our music is eclectic and we always have a fun and pleasing mix for our concerts. We have an accomplished director, Matthew Russell, and an outstanding accompanist. We are looking for new members. Rehearsals begin on Monday, September 10. If you are interested please contact Farrell Fand, club secretary, at fifpops@aol.com or at 973-762-9094.
Marble Sanctuary Choir (updated
8/12/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
The Marble Sanctuary Choir, a 22-voice, all-professional ensemble under the direction of Kenneth Dake, is auditioning for our 2008-09 season. Permanent or substitute soprano and tenor positions now available for extraordinary collaborative musicians who are excellent sightreaders, have superb pitch, are comfortable singing straight-tone, and exhibit the flexibility to execute a variety of ensemble and solo repertoire. Samples of the choir's latest CD, Songs of Simple Faith, along with the 2006 release, With Many Voices, can be heard on the Marble Collegiate Church website, www.marblechurch.org. Challenging repertoire ranges from early music through contemporary sacred works. Weekly services are broadcast via TV, radio and internet. The choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM, and approximately two evenings per month, often on Tuesdays. Competitive compensation provided for all services, concerts and rehearsals. Interested candidates: please send a cover letter and resume to Kenneth Dake, by e-mail at music@marblechurch.org. For further information please contact the music administrative assistant, Miriam Chaudoir, at mchaudoir@marblechurch.org, or call 212-686-2770, ext 711.
Master Singers of Westchester (updated
8/7/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bedford, NY
Master Singers is an active group of 75 singers. We generally sing Classical music. Our audition process is casual and we rehearse on Monday evenings in Bedford, NY at Fox Lane Middle School. We will begin rehearsing Mozart's Great Mass in C Minor on September 11, 2006 for our Spring 2007 Concert. For additional information about MasterSingers, contact Hilary Ward at 914-381-2248.
Masterwork Chorus (updated
1/17/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Convent Station, NJ
Audition for Mendelssohn's Elijah with The Masterwork Chorus. The Masterwork Chorus welcomes new singers to audition on Wednesday, February 2 at 7:30 PM. Location is Xavier Center, College of Saint Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ. Music Director is Andrew Megill. Experienced choral singers with strong vocal and sight-reading skills are encouraged to audition. The Masterwork Chorus is a warm welcoming group. The performance will be Sunday, May 1 at 3 PM at The Community Theatre in Morristown, NJ. For further information, please contact Becky Adams, Membership Chair at 908-420-6869 or beckyb491@gmail.com or visit www.masterwork.org.
The Mel-O-Chords (updated
4/8/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Northern New Jersey
The Mel-O-Chords, a part of the oldest community musical theater organization in America, the Montclair Operetta Club, is currently auditioning all voice parts for our volunteer vocal ensemble. Strong sight-singing skills, a good sense of pitch and the ability to blend a plus. The group's repertoire includes musical theatre and American standards, and occasionally contemporary pop compositions. The group frequently sings form memory. We perform two to three concerts per year plus several community outreach gigs. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 7:30 to 10 PM at the Montclair Operetta Club studio at 494 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, NJ. The group enjoys singing and having fun together while achieving high musical standards. For more information visit www.melochords.org or contact Crista Murphy at 973-943-6610 or cristatr@yahoo.com.
Melodia Women's Choir of NYC (updated
1/14/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Village
Melodia Women's Choir, Cynthia Powell Artistic Director, is a high-level ensemble of 35 singers who explore and perform the women's choral repertoire. Auditions for sopranos and altos are Monday evening, January 23. Our spring concerts are April 29 and May 5 and feature classical and contemporary works by Johannes Somary, Rachmaninoff, Vaughan Williams and others. Singers need strong sight reading skills and choral experience. Rehearsals are Monday evenings with occasional Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. For more information and to hear Melodia sing: www.melodiawomenschoir.org. To schedule an audition, contact Jenny Clarke: womenschoir@mindspring.com.
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The Mendelssohn Choir of Connecticut (updated
8/5/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Westport, CT
Auditions for membership are usually held once each season, at the beginning of the season. However, interested singers will also be heard throughout the year. General auditions for the 2004/2005 season will be held on Wednesday, September 1,2004 from 7 to 9 PM in the Mary McCarthy Room of the Norwalk Concert Hall (in Norwalk City Hall building), 125 East Avenue, East Norwalk, CT. All parts are welcome, but men are especially needed. Contact: webmaster@mendelssohnchoir.com or 800-663-9018.
Mendelssohn Glee Club (updated
2/5/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Mendelssohn Glee Club of NYC, the oldest men's chorus in the United States, rehearses from 7 to 9:15 PM on Monday evenings on the Upper West Side at the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, West End Avenue at 86th Street starting February 6. Auditions are held at 6:30 just before the start of the first three or so rehearsals. The next concert will be held at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue at 30 West 68th Street on May 8, 2012. Men who love to sing and have fun doing so, who have basic ability to read music, or have had musical or choral experience are invited to audition. For more information, visit www.mgcnyc.org or call conductor Gene Wisoff at 212-362-8550.
Metropolitan Greek Chorale (updated
9/13/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Metropolitan Greek Chorale is now welcoming new members for our 47th season! Join us for the fall season which includes our annual Christmas concert and a performance of the divine liturgy at Annunciation church. The group has a strong focus on Greek music, but you don't have to be Greek to join! We rehearse on Sundays from 3-6:00 PM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 302 West 91st Street, New York, NY. All voice parts are welcome.
Join us at one of our open rehearsals on the following dates: Sunday, September 18, 2011; Sunday, September 25, 2011; Sunday, October 2, 2011. For more information, e-mail info@metgreekchorale.org or go to www.metgreekchorale.org.
The Metropolitan Greek Chorale, established in 1965, is a NYC-based choral singing group. Repertoire includes a wide variety of secular and religious music from classical to contemporary, with a focus on music by Greek and Greek-American composers.
*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Metropolitan Greek Chorale is now welcoming new members for our 47th season! Join us for the fall season which includes our annual Christmas concert and a performance of the divine liturgy at Annunciation church. The group has a strong focus on Greek music, but you don't have to be Greek to join! We rehearse on Sundays from 3-6:00 PM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 302 West 91st Street, New York, NY. All voice parts are welcome.
Join us at one of our open rehearsals on the following dates: Sunday, September 18, 2011; Sunday, September 25, 2011; Sunday, October 2, 2011. For more information, e-mail info@metgreekchorale.org or go to www.metgreekchorale.org.
The Metropolitan Greek Chorale, established in 1965, is a NYC-based choral singing group. Repertoire includes a wide variety of secular and religious music from classical to contemporary, with a focus on music by Greek and Greek-American composers.
Metropolitan Philharmonic Chorus (updated
8/12/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Various
Founded in 1988, the group has performed at the United Nations, over WQXR and WBAI, and at various churches, synagogues, schools, libraries and concert halls throughout the Metropolitan area. Our numbers vary from 4 to 25. When we can, we pay our soloists. Our recordings include Leonard Lehrman's Rosenberg Cantata on Opus One LP, re-released in 2003 on CD, and The Abel Meeropol Centennial Concert, recorded February 9 at Great Neck House and February 23 at Queens College, released on Original Cast Recordings OC 6055. In 2004, the group will be preparing performances celebrating the centennial of the birth of Marc Blitzstein, March 2, 2005. These include participation in the National Opera Association Convention in NYC in January and concert performances at Great Neck House Februray 27, Queens College March 6, and the American Labor Museum in Haledon, NJ May 1. For further information, contact director Leonard Lehrman at elehrman@liu.edu or 516-256-4209 (after 10 AM) or visit http://ljlehrman.artists-in-residence.com.
Metropolitan Singers/The Greek Choral Society (updated
9/13/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Morningside Heights
Metropolitan Singers/The Greek Choral Society is currently auditioning all voice types. Under the baton of Maestro Dino Anagnost, this season will include performances with The Little Orchestra Society at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and wonderful music by Villa-Lobos, Vivaldi and Victor Herbert. We are looking for singers with solid musical backgrounds who enjoy choral singing and like to be challenged musically. Members pay yearly dues of $120 ($75 for students). For more information or to schedule an audition, please contact Jonathan Meci at 212-971-9500 x117 or jmeci@littleorchestra.org.
MetropoliTONES (updated
7/20/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhattan
Do you sit in a cubicle daydreaming about college a cappella days? Do you have an unnatural obsession with karaoke? Does your entire building know about the "Shower Singer" in 12B?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions and graduated from a Seven Sisters college, it may be time to audition for The MetropoliTones. We are looking for new talent! The MetropoliTones is an all-female New York City based a cappella group composed of alumnae from the Seven Sisters colleges. Rehearsals are once a week for two hours in NYC. Performances are typically in the NYC area and have included concerts at The New York Athletic Club, The Metropolitan Room, Mohonk Mountain House, Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, WVOX radio show as well as the National Anthem at Giants Stadium and Madison Square Garden. We recently recorded our third CD, Time For a Breakdown, in Woodstock, NY.
Auditions will be held in NYC on Saturday, September 11, 2010. If interested in auditioning, please download, complete and return our Audition Form by September 3 to our director, Allison Lee, at director@metropolitones.com. For questions, you may use the same e-mail address. Thanks, and we look forward to hearing from you!
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Middletown Concert Chorale (updated
5/19/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Middletown, NY
The Middletown Concert Chorale has been singing together since 1996 and is made up of members of the local community who share a passion and dedication for singing. Our mission is to bring quality choral music to the community through interesting and entertaining concerts. Our concerts are frequently composed of a major classical work with additional second-half pieces chosen fro a variety of musical styles from medival to modern. Chorale members come from all walks of life, some trained musicians and some not, sharing a love of music, working hard and having fun together. We are under the direction of Mr. Lucas Rau, a graduate of Crane School of Music, co-director of the choral program at Middletown High School, assistant director of the Zephyr Vocal Ensemble in NJ and currently pursuing a Master of Music at Boston University. Mr. Rau will be performing in November as the baritone soloist for EVUSA's production of Bernstein's Chichester Psalms at New York City's Symphony Space. Our accompanist is Mr. Gregg Michalak, an accomplished pianist, chamber musician, recitalist and coach. He is currently on the music staff of Vassar College.
The chorale meets every Monday night, from September to May, from 7 to 9 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church, Mount Hope Road, Middletown, NY. We present 2 to 3 concerts per season at various local locations and sing for community events. The Middletown Concert Chorale is open to anyone who wants to broaden their musical horizons and enjoys choral singing. Information is available at bjlennon@frontiernet.net.
Mineola Choral Society (updated
8/6/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Mineola
The Mineola Choral Society, directed by Thomas W. Jones, is looking for choral singers to join us for our 2011-2012 concert season. On January 29, 2012, the Mineola Choral Society chorus and orchestra will present Mendelssohn's marvelous oratorio, Elijah. The concert will be performed in the beautiful and acoustically excellent sacred space of Garden City's Cathedral of the Incarnation. This is a wonderful opportunity to sing this inspiring masterwork with its extraordinary drama, beauty, and variety of the choral writing by one of one of the most celebrated composers of the early Romantic era.
We have openings in all sections (especially tenors and basses) for adult singers who have good music skills and who are eager to participate in our tradition of choral music excellence. Auditions will be held Monday evening, August 29th 2011, in the chorus room of Mineola High School, 10 Armstrong Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040. Additional audition opportunities are also available. We rehearse Monday evenings from 8 to 10 PM at the same location. Please call 516-294-1175 to schedule an audition appointment or for additional information.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Mineola
The Mineola Choral Society, directed by Thomas W. Jones, is looking for choral singers to join us for our 2011-2012 concert season. On January 29, 2012, the Mineola Choral Society chorus and orchestra will present Mendelssohn's marvelous oratorio, Elijah. The concert will be performed in the beautiful and acoustically excellent sacred space of Garden City's Cathedral of the Incarnation. This is a wonderful opportunity to sing this inspiring masterwork with its extraordinary drama, beauty, and variety of the choral writing by one of one of the most celebrated composers of the early Romantic era.
We have openings in all sections (especially tenors and basses) for adult singers who have good music skills and who are eager to participate in our tradition of choral music excellence. Auditions will be held Monday evening, August 29th 2011, in the chorus room of Mineola High School, 10 Armstrong Road, Garden City Park, NY 11040. Additional audition opportunities are also available. We rehearse Monday evenings from 8 to 10 PM at the same location. Please call 516-294-1175 to schedule an audition appointment or for additional information.
Monmouth Civic Chorus (updated
7/7/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Red Bank, NJ
Singers are invited to audition for the 2010-11 season, which features Handel's ever-popular Messiah, Bach's majestic B Minor Mass, and a musical portrait of Bach's life and work. Audition appointments are available on Tuesday evenings beginning in September. Singers may sit in on a rehearsal and get acquainted before they audition. For membership information, call 732-933-9333 or visit www.monmouthcivicchorus.org.
Morris Choral Society (updated
9/4/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Morris Township, NJ
R. Wayne Walters, Music Director of the Morris Choral Society, will conduct auditions for all voice parts on September 11, 18 and 25, at the Frelinghuysen School on Jane Way (off West Hanover Avenue) in Morristown, NJ. The chorus will rehearse beginning at 7:30 on each of these three Monday evenings, and auditions will follow rehearsal. MCS welcomes anyone who loves to sing and has a voice that will complement a community chorus; ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. The initial rehearsal on September 11 will be preceded by a reception at 6:30 PM; anyone wishing to audition is welcome to attend this event as well.
MCS will undertake a full schedule of major performances during the 2006-2007concert season. In December 2006, the chorus will again present "A Holiday Spectacular" at the Bickford Theater of The Morris Museum; the Spring 2007 concert will feature the premier performance of the Walters Requiem in D-Minor, along with the Bernstein Chichester Psalms.
The Morris Choral Society has been performing the world’s great music for over 30 years. The Society is dedicated to making varied choral programs available to all residents of the Morris County area, and to giving experienced singers an opportunity to perform the choral repertoire. Please check the Society’s website, at www.morrischoralsociety.org, for more information. .
Morris Conservatory Symphonic Chorus (updated
9/7/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Mountain Lakes, NJ
Morris Conservatory of Music’s Symphonic Chorus begins its 2006-2007 season on Monday, September 11, 2006. The Conservatory invites you to sing, with orchestra, Handel’s Messiah (Christmas portion) in concert to be performed at St. Mary’s Abbey, Delbarton, Morristown, NJ in December and a Spring concert to be performed in May, 2007. Membership is open to anyone who would like to sing and no audition is required. To register for the 2006-2007 season, call 973-402-2004, leave your name, address, phone number and the voice part (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) which you anticipate singing, and also whether or not you need a vocal score for Messiah. If you would like more information before becoming a member, please indicate so and leave a daytime number where you may be reached and your call will be returned. Rehearsals are on Mondays, 8:00-9:30 PM at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ, beginning September 11.
Founded in March 1987 by Edwin Foster, Morris Conservatory began with an adult chorus of 42 singers. The Conservatory has since grown to include approximately 100 adult and over 200 youth spread throughout its many divisions. The Conservatory consists of the adult Symphonic Chorus and Chamber Choir, the Youth Division with 8 choruses for grades 1-10 in three areas of Morris County: Mountain Lakes, Jefferson Township and Chester/Long Valley, Symphonic and Baroque Orchestras, International Touring Choir, Adult Education and Preparatory Division studios located in Boonton, NJ. Bases in Mountain Lakes, NJ, Morris Conservatory is an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian, equal access organization. Its mission is to provide community members an opportunity to perform large works for chorus and orchestra; to present high quality, affordable, local performances; to provide high quality choral experience for youth; to make available high caliber private instrumental and vocal instructions; and to promote appreciation for music among residents of Morris County.
Morris Conservatory Youth Division Choruses (updated
9/7/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Various *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Mountain Lakes, NJ
Auditions for Morris Conservatory’s Youth Division Choruses will take place in September for its 2006-2007 season. Mountain Lakes, offering Intermediate (Grades 5-9) and Junior (Grades 3-4) is scheduling auditions for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 12, 13 and 14. Mountain Lakes also offers a Primary Chorus (Grades 1-2) which does not require an audition. Jefferson Township, offering Intermediate (Grades 6-9) and Junior (Grades 3-5) is scheduling auditions for Thursdays, September 21 and 28. Chester/Long Valley is auditioning students in grades 3-8, also on Thursdays, September 21 and 28. For an audition appointment and information for any of the Conservatory’s three venues, please call 973-492-2004. Leave your name and address, phone number and school grade. Your call will be returned and a appointment set.
The purpose of the Youth Chorus is to provide its members with a highly enriched music/choral program and to promote a highly-focused, peer-approved, pro-learning environment which challenges and expands intellectual capacity, teaches self-discipline, raises self-esteem, and enhances the child’s ability to work for long term goals. These aims help prepare a child for success in life no matter what occupation he or she may choose. Fine Arts are essential to a well-rounded development of the individual not only academically, but also socially and culturally. Morris Conservatory Youth Choruses seek to augment school programs by providing opportunities to participate in musical activities in a capacity that is generally unavailable.
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Morris Music Men (updated
8/10/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Morris and Essex Counties, NJ
The premier barbershop chorus in Morris County, NJ. Additionally, we have several barbershop quartets and perform singing valentines. Male singers of all ages welcome. We rehearse Tuesday nights at 7:15. Contact steve@morrismusicmen.org for more information.
Music Divine (updated
9/13/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Music Divine is auditioning all voice parts, but especially basses and sopranos. Auditions are integrated into our rehearsals, which take place on the Upper West Side on Monday evenings. Our members sing choral music without any audible vibrato, they blend smoothly with each other, and they are excellent sight-readers. Steve Bonime, the director of Music Divine, has conducted The Renaissance Choir of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, which he co-founded with Alex Blachly (Pomerium's director), The Vassar Madrigal Singers, The Renaissance Chorus of New York, The Canby Singers, Polyhymnia, and the New York Madrigal Singers. In all of these groups and many others, he has also sung tenor and countertenor. To arrange an audition, please call Steve Bonime at 201-914-3381 or e-mail him at steve@nycmusicdivine.org (Subject: audition).
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Music Divine is auditioning all voice parts, but especially basses and sopranos. Auditions are integrated into our rehearsals, which take place on the Upper West Side on Monday evenings. Our members sing choral music without any audible vibrato, they blend smoothly with each other, and they are excellent sight-readers. Steve Bonime, the director of Music Divine, has conducted The Renaissance Choir of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges, which he co-founded with Alex Blachly (Pomerium's director), The Vassar Madrigal Singers, The Renaissance Chorus of New York, The Canby Singers, Polyhymnia, and the New York Madrigal Singers. In all of these groups and many others, he has also sung tenor and countertenor. To arrange an audition, please call Steve Bonime at 201-914-3381 or e-mail him at steve@nycmusicdivine.org (Subject: audition).
Musica Plenti (updated
5/12/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Stamford, CT
This group is an award-winning vocal chamber ensemble formed in Connecticut in 1987. Its members are professional singers who combine solo virtuosity with sensitive ensemble singing. Their repertoire covers a wide range of classical music, both a cappella and accompanied, from madrigals and motets to opera and modern American music. In recent years it has earned critical acclaim for commissioning works for chorus, soloists and instrumentalists. Musica Plenti was honored to receive a 1998 Award of Merit with an Excellent Rating from the National Federation of Music Clubs for its presentations of American music.
The purpose of Musica Plenti is to enrich the community-at-large by: presenting a rich repertoire of music for vocal chamber ensemble, from traditional to contemporary, in an informal, intimate manner that creates a close connection with audiences; encouraging the writing and performance of new compositions for vocal chamber ensemble, in order to preserve and expand the heritage of American music; creating a series of musical experiences for small groups with an emphasis on young people, in which we invite and inspire the audience to explore more deeply with us the meaning, technique and power of music-making; and enhancing community celebrations, including charitable benefits with programs especially designed for these occasions. For information, contact musicaplenti@snet.net.
Musicocity (updated
9/7/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
Musicocity was founded in June 2010 by a group of people with a passion for singing in four part harmony but not necessarily traditional choral music. We are a community choir made up of non-professional singers with a repertoire of popular music spanning genres from Broadway to Guster & Greenday; from the Beatles to Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse. Members of the group come from a variety of backgrounds. While reading music is helpful, it is not mandatory as long as you come prepared and are enthusiastic.
Membership includes a $40 monthly fee paid at the first rehearsal of each month. Membership dues go toward paying for rehearsal space, performance venues, music, and hiring a band to accompany the choir for performances. This is a community choir and everyone should feel like they play an integral role in its success, whether that means just singing each week or contributing to the organization of the choir.
The first official Musicocity rehearsal will be at 8 PM on September 20 at the Ripley Grier Studios. For information, contact the choir administrator at musicocity@gmail.com.
*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
Musicocity was founded in June 2010 by a group of people with a passion for singing in four part harmony but not necessarily traditional choral music. We are a community choir made up of non-professional singers with a repertoire of popular music spanning genres from Broadway to Guster & Greenday; from the Beatles to Lady Gaga and Amy Winehouse. Members of the group come from a variety of backgrounds. While reading music is helpful, it is not mandatory as long as you come prepared and are enthusiastic.
Membership includes a $40 monthly fee paid at the first rehearsal of each month. Membership dues go toward paying for rehearsal space, performance venues, music, and hiring a band to accompany the choir for performances. This is a community choir and everyone should feel like they play an integral role in its success, whether that means just singing each week or contributing to the organization of the choir.
The first official Musicocity rehearsal will be at 8 PM on September 20 at the Ripley Grier Studios. For information, contact the choir administrator at musicocity@gmail.com.
Mystic River Chorale (updated
7/30/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Mystic, CT
An auditioned chorus of amateur singers founded in 1984 who perform a wide variety of classical and classic choral works. The Chorale has an established reputation as one of Southeastern Connecticut's most respected choral groups. In addition to its own concerts, the Chorale has also performed with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and has sung backup for Paul Anka and Rosemary Clooney. The Chorale has traveled and performed in Europe, New Orleans and New York, and is planning future opportunities to travel and sing. Auditions for the current semester are being held on September 8 and 15th at Mystic's Union Baptist Church. All interested singers are most welcome to call 860-460-1487 for an appointment.
NASHIR! The Rottenberg Chorale (updated
8/20/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Nashir! will hold auditions on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 6 PM and Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 6 PM. Rehearsals are scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30 PM, November 4 through June 14 (no rehearsal 12/23, 12/30, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14). Auditions and rehearsals take place at Lucy Moses School at Kaufman Center, 129 West 67th Street, New York, NY 10023.
Conducted by Benjamin Gruder, Nashir! is one of New York's finest amateur vocal ensembles dedicated to performing a wide range of Jewish repertoire. In residence at the Kaufman Center for 30 years, Nashir! brings a sense of joy and passion to Jewish choral music spanning centuries and continents and encompasses a repertoire both spiritual and whimsical. Nashir! will perform its annual concert in Merkin Concert Hall on June 14, 2009. Other performances may be scheduled during the year. Audition required. Reading music not required. Membership for the 08-09 year is $215 plus $35 music materials fee. Please call 212-501-3360 or e-mail lucymosesschool@kaufman-center.org for more information or to schedule an audition. Visit our website at www.lucymosesschool.org for a complete list of our vocal offerings.
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New Amsterdam Singers (updated
6/29/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Music Director Clara Longstreth invites singers with choral experience and sight-reading ability to audition for our 2011-2012 season, featuring works by Bach, Byrd, Barnett, Betinis, Bruckner, Esenwalds, Victoria, Lang, Lauridsen, Miskinis, Sametz and Stucky. An accomplished mid-sized amateur chorus, New Amsterdam Singers is widely recognized for its ambitious and interesting repertoire. We rehearse from 7-9:45 PM on Tuesday nights at Broadway Presbyterian Church at 601 West 114th Street in Manhattan and perform at venues all around New York City. First rehearsal of the season will be September 6, 2011. To arrange an audition, call Clara at 212-663-0576, e-mail us at info@nasingers.org, or visit www.nasingers.org.
The New Carillon Ensemble (updated
9/7/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chelsea
The New Carillon Ensemble, a vocal and instrumental ensemble founded by Arthur Krieck in 1980, is this season expanding to include a mixed semi-professional, small chamber chorus, SATB. All voice parts are needed. This is an open chorus with no audition required. Two concerts are planned for this coming season, December and May, mixing traditional repertoire with premieres of new works by David Bennett Thomas and Thom Healy. Rehearsals are Monday evenings, beginning 26 September, from 7-9 PM at a location in Chelsea. For further information please contact arthurkrieck@verizon.net or call 917-885-7943.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chelsea
The New Carillon Ensemble, a vocal and instrumental ensemble founded by Arthur Krieck in 1980, is this season expanding to include a mixed semi-professional, small chamber chorus, SATB. All voice parts are needed. This is an open chorus with no audition required. Two concerts are planned for this coming season, December and May, mixing traditional repertoire with premieres of new works by David Bennett Thomas and Thom Healy. Rehearsals are Monday evenings, beginning 26 September, from 7-9 PM at a location in Chelsea. For further information please contact arthurkrieck@verizon.net or call 917-885-7943.
New Century Singers (updated
6/22/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Port Jefferson, NY
New Century Singers is a voluntary, not-for-profit, community-based chorus comprised of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and their allies. NCS is dedicated to singing a wide variety of music that speaks to the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit. The chorus perfoms classical choral compositions, traditional and contemporary spirituals, popular and Broadway selections and newly composed pieces, some written by our current and founding artistic director. NCS has sung on the East and West Coasts of the United States, in Canada and in Carnegie Hall! We are currently preparing for a trip to London in May, 2009, to perform Sing for the Cure with Various Voices of London.
New Century Singers is looking for seasoned singers, 18 years and older, who have prior choral/ensemble experience, who have some sight singing ability, who quickly pick up their vocal part and can sing their part with a different vocal part, who listen and follow instructions well, who are cooperative, team players, who have flexible and compassionate spirits. Open auditions for singers are scheduled on the following dates: Wednesday, July 7, 2008 from 7:30-9:30 PM and Sunday, July 13, 2008 from 3:00-5:00 PM. Location: 10 Woodside Avenue, Port Jefferson, NY.
If you are interested in auditioning or simply want to know more about New Century Singers, please contact us at: NCSBdmember@aol.com or cal 631-525-3080 or 516-380-6979. For more info, go to www.myspace.com/newcenturysingers.
The New Choral Society (updated
6/2/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Scarsdale, NY
The New Choral Society is an all-auditioned community chorus, based in Scarsdale, NY. Dr. John T. King, conductor. We rehearse on Monday nights from 8-10 PM, September through May. We will present Handel's Messiah in December, Mozart's Requiem in March and "A Little Light Music" (featuring Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna and other settings of music about light) in May.
Auditions for all voice parts will be held during the summer and can be arranged by calling (914) 725-1678. A prepared piece is not required. At present we are not sure what openings we will have for September; however, all voice types are encouraged to audition. You can also visit our web site at www.newchoralsociety.org and e-mail us at info@newchoralsociety.org.
The New Chorale (updated
10/22/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Tuxedo Park, NY
Professional quality mid-size choir of 24 to 32 looking for singers than can read music well, have good intonation and sight reading skills. On-going schedule: Easter Concert, and in June 2012, the first North American Haydn Festival. Thursday rehearsals 7:30 to 9:30 in Tuxedo Park OR Wednesday rehearsals (tentative): 7:30 to 9:30 in Goshen. Liviu Blumenthal is the founder and music director.
For consideration please e-mail your choral experience resume, references and Windows-compatible music or video file of two short but contrasting samples of your singing, with or without accompaniment, to thenewchorale@gmail.com. For those without recorded samples, please e-mail your resume and references to The New Chorale.
*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Tuxedo Park, NY
Professional quality mid-size choir of 24 to 32 looking for singers than can read music well, have good intonation and sight reading skills. On-going schedule: Easter Concert, and in June 2012, the first North American Haydn Festival. Thursday rehearsals 7:30 to 9:30 in Tuxedo Park OR Wednesday rehearsals (tentative): 7:30 to 9:30 in Goshen. Liviu Blumenthal is the founder and music director.
For consideration please e-mail your choral experience resume, references and Windows-compatible music or video file of two short but contrasting samples of your singing, with or without accompaniment, to thenewchorale@gmail.com. For those without recorded samples, please e-mail your resume and references to The New Chorale.
The New Haven Chorale (updated
8/1/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Haven, CT
ew Haven Chorale will hold auditions for all voice parts on September 7 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, and September 9 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. This season's Chorale performances will include Mozart's Coronation Mass, Ernest Bloch's Sacred Service, and Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms. High school juniors and seniors are also encouraged to audition!
Auditions will be held at ACES Educational Center for the Arts, 55 Audubon Street in New Haven. For information or to schedule an audition appointment, please call 203-248-9760 or 203-453-8818. Visit our website at www.newhavenchorale.org.
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New Haven Oratorio Choir (updated
8/27/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: New Haven, CT
Auditions for the New Haven Oratorio Choir are taking place, by appointment starting Wednesday, September 6, at the Church of the Redeemer, 185 Cold Spring Street, New Haven, CT. Contact Rebecca Slitt, Membership Coordinator, at membership@newhavenoratorio.org or 203-772-4184.
The New Haven Oratorio Choir (NHOC) is a select ensemble of approximately thirty singers which performs sacred choral music from the Renaissance through today, focusing on the Baroque, Classical and early Romantic periods. All voice parts are welcome, but tenors and basses are especially welcome.
If you want to learn more about this premiere community chorus before you schedule your audition, come join an open rehearsal on Wednesday, September 6 from 7:30 to 10:00 PM at the Church of the Redeemer. Meet the singers and conductor, and preview this season's repertoire, including Mozart's Requiem, to be performed in spring 2007.
New Horizons Vocal Jazz Ensemble (updated
5/12/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: East Village
Directed by seasoned jazz singer Judy Polcer, New Horizons Vocal Jazz Ensemble sings unique and complex arrangements of American jazz standards and original pieces. The group is a blend of voices, from jazz novices to experienced singers and musicians who continue to explore and enjoy the true American art form of jazz. Particularly interested in bass/baritones. Good sight-reading skills a plus. Contact jpolcer@nyc.rr.com.
New Jersey Associaton of Veriso Opera (NJAVO) Chorus (updated
9/25/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Englewood, NJ
You want to sing your heart out? Tired of holding back your voice? Join the NJAVO Chorus! NJAVO has been part of the NJ music scene since 1989. Every year NJAVO produces two fully-staged operas (sets, costumes, lights, full orchestra and super-titles) at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ. Recent productions: Un Ballo in Mashcera, Carmen, Die Fledermaus, Lucia de Lammermoor. Productions have a roughly 10-week rehearsal period, with one production in October/November and a second in April/May timeframe. The company also sponsors an annual vocal competition that attracts singers from across the nation and around the world. Chorus Director: Mara Waldman; Artistic Director: Lucine Amara; Music Director; Principal Conductor: Anthony Morss. Rehearsals are Wednesday night (music) and Saturday afternoon (staging). For information, call 201-886-0561 or e-mail rohmet@nj.rr.com.
New Jersey Chamber Singers (updated
9/8/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manasquan, NJ
New Jersey Chamber Singers will soon be holding auditions for all voice parts. We sing a wide variety of choral repertoire, and our membership consists of singers of various skill levels. This year's season is particularly exciting. Rehearsals begin Monday September 12. Contact Sandy Grebel for more information at membership@njchambersingers.org.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manasquan, NJ
New Jersey Chamber Singers will soon be holding auditions for all voice parts. We sing a wide variety of choral repertoire, and our membership consists of singers of various skill levels. This year's season is particularly exciting. Rehearsals begin Monday September 12. Contact Sandy Grebel for more information at membership@njchambersingers.org.
New Jersey Children's Choir (updated
7/9/2002)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday, Wednesday afternoons; Saturday mornings *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Montclair, NJ
NJCC is an auditioned treble voice choir for children ages 6-17. We perform two concerts a season, Holiday and Spring, and in addition perform extensively throughout the year in various other concert venues. We offer 4 choir levels:
1st Steps (for 1st and 2nd graders, ages 6 and 7)
Choir Class (for 3rd graders and up, ages 8 and up)
Preparatory Choir (for 3-5th graders, ages 8-11)
Concert Choir (for 6th grade and above, ages 12-17)
The program is tuition based. Auditions are being scheduled now for the 2002-2003 concert season and will continue through the 3rd week of September. For more information, please e-mail NJCC2000@cs.com, or contact our business manager, Lynn Makrin, 973-655-6967.
New Jersey Choral Society (updated
12/11/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ramsey, NJ
Are you an experienced singer seeking excellence in music, imaginative programming, and passionate community spirit? The New Jersey Choral Society is looking for special people to experience the passion, excellence, and imagination by becoming members of NJCS! The 2011-2012 season -- "voce" -- holds many exciting opportunities, including performances of Vaughan Williams' A Sea Symphony, singing at Radio City Music Hall, and a tour to London, England in summer 2012.
NJCS is a mixed choir of about 90 singers based in northern Bergen County. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings in Ramsey, NJ. Prospective singers must have a love of all musical styles, from classical to Broadway/pops. All parts are encouraged to audition, with particular demand in the bass section. Strong musical ability and experience in ensemble singing is needed. Auditions for the Pops and Masterworks concerts of the 2011-2012 Season will be held January 3 and 10, 2012, by appointment only. Sing one prepared song of your choice and bring an extra copy of music for the accompanist. Tonal memory and sight reading will also be tested. Call 201-379-7719 or e-mail music@njcs.org for more information.
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New Jersey Gay Men's Chorus (updated
8/22/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Princeton, NJ
We are always looking for new singers to join our family. No previous experience necessary. Even if you just enjoy singing in the shower, we encourage you to check us out. You don't even have to be able to read music. Just commit to attend rehearsals every Monday evening from September through June and have a great time. Auditions will be held Monday, August 29 at 7:30 PM; Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 PM; and Monday, September 12 at 7:30 PM. Location: Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. Please e-mail membership@njgmc.org or visit www.njgmc.org for more information.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Princeton, NJ
We are always looking for new singers to join our family. No previous experience necessary. Even if you just enjoy singing in the shower, we encourage you to check us out. You don't even have to be able to read music. Just commit to attend rehearsals every Monday evening from September through June and have a great time. Auditions will be held Monday, August 29 at 7:30 PM; Tuesday, September 6 at 7:30 PM; and Monday, September 12 at 7:30 PM. Location: Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. Please e-mail membership@njgmc.org or visit www.njgmc.org for more information.
The New Yiddish Chorale (updated
2/17/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown
The New Yiddish Chorale, conducted by Zalmen Mlotek, is seeking new members of all ages in all voice parts. Sight singing is not required and knowledge of Yiddish is not necessary; all music is transliterated and translated.
The New Yiddish Chorale, the premiere Yiddish language chorus in the nation, is conducted by the internationally acclaimed authority on Yiddish folk and theater music, Zalmen Mlotek. The Chorale is dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the Eastern European Jewish cultural heritage through Yiddish music and song. Auditions and rehearsals take place most Wednesday evenings 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at 45 East 33rd Street room 610, in the Workmen's Circle Building (after March 2008 check for new location). Learn more about us on our website: www.NewYiddishChorale.org or contact us at info@NewYiddishChorale.org or call Jane at (973) 699-8509.
Sing with us at The Workmen's Circle 75th annual cultural Seder on April 13 and on May 4 at the Temple for Universal Judaism to commemorate the Holocaust.
The New York Choral Society (updated
1/13/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Carnegie Hall
The New York Choral Society will be holding auditions on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 7-9 PM, for tenors and basses to join us for the balance of our 2011-2012 season. We’re looking for experienced choral singers with good sight reading ability. Join a versatile group of talented singers, a unique and diverse community of people who have come together as a result of their passion for music.
Accepted candidates will have an opportunity to perform our "American Reflections" concert, featuring works by Stephen Paulus, Morton Gould, Robert DeCormier, Morten Lauridsen and Charles Ives, and tour Sicily, Italy (June-July 2012). For more information about membership and auditions, please visit us at www.nychoral.org. To schedule an audition appointment, please send an e-mail to info@nychoral.org. In your e-mail, please include information about your sight-singing ability and choral music background.
New York City Children's Choir (updated
6/19/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday, Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side, Riverdale
The New York City Children's Choir is a newly-forming, multicultural children's choir dedicated to bringing children of all backgrounds together to create beautiful music. We will begin in Fall 2007 with two separate choirs: one on the Upper West Side of Manhattan (rehearsing Tuesdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 100th and Amsterdam) and the second choir in the Riverdale section of the Bronx (rehearsing Thursdays at the Ethical Culture Society). The co-directors are Dan Rindler and Deborah Skydell. Please contact us at deborah@newyorkcitychildrenschoir.org to let us know you're interested in our choir. We will e-mail you with updates on rehearsal dates, application forms, and other information.
New York City Community Chorus at Holy Apostles (updated
1/10/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chelsea
Rehearsals are on Monday nights from 6:30 to 8:39 at the Church of the Holy Apostles, 296 Ninth Avenue at 28th Street.The first rehearsal for the spring season is January 16. The last date to join for the spring season is February 6. No audition necessary. You're welcome to stop by for a session to see if we are the right chorus for you.
The theme of our spring concert, on Sunday, June 17 at 4:00 PM is "Woody's World," celebrating the centennial of Woody Guthrie's birth and music of Guthrie and his contemporaries (Leadbelly, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, etc.).
We are a non-sectarian chorus open to anyone who wants to sing. We believe that everyone ought to have a place to sing, and that singing strengthens the community by drawing its members together in mutual respect and enjoyment of the many styles of music that represent their varied backgrounds. We sing everything from Mozart to Motown and we perform two concerts a year to standing room only crowds. For more information, call the director at 212-475-2702, or send e-mail to nyccommunitychorus@gmail.com.
New York City Gay Men's Chorus (updated
8/31/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Village
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus will hold auditions September 6, 7 and 8 from 7 to 10 PM. Auditions are by appointment only and may be scheduled by e-mailing auditions@nycgmc.org before September 5. We are looking for a passion for singing, musicality, a good voice, openness, teamwork, and a positive attitude, some level of reading skill and/or a good musical memory and a commitment to our mission, essentially fighting homophobia through song. Whatever your skills, all we ask is that you embrace singing in all styles. We guarantee you’ll find people in the Chorus who share your interests and voices in the Chorus with whom you can blend.
Even if you're not a singer, there's still a place for you! Our Support Section consists of our non-singing members who conduct important "behind the scenes" work to make our group successful. Members of this section attend weekly rehearsals and help out back stage and front of house at concerts; others may help on an ad hoc basis with special administrative projects (such as marketing, graphic design, or office support) at concerts or at our annual fundraising gala. No audition is necessary for this section but a background in theater, event production or nonprofit administration is helpful. Please e-mail us if you are interested, and someone from our team will be in touch with you.
*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Village
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus will hold auditions September 6, 7 and 8 from 7 to 10 PM. Auditions are by appointment only and may be scheduled by e-mailing auditions@nycgmc.org before September 5. We are looking for a passion for singing, musicality, a good voice, openness, teamwork, and a positive attitude, some level of reading skill and/or a good musical memory and a commitment to our mission, essentially fighting homophobia through song. Whatever your skills, all we ask is that you embrace singing in all styles. We guarantee you’ll find people in the Chorus who share your interests and voices in the Chorus with whom you can blend.
Even if you're not a singer, there's still a place for you! Our Support Section consists of our non-singing members who conduct important "behind the scenes" work to make our group successful. Members of this section attend weekly rehearsals and help out back stage and front of house at concerts; others may help on an ad hoc basis with special administrative projects (such as marketing, graphic design, or office support) at concerts or at our annual fundraising gala. No audition is necessary for this section but a background in theater, event production or nonprofit administration is helpful. Please e-mail us if you are interested, and someone from our team will be in touch with you.
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New York City Labor Chorus (updated
8/16/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Lower Manhattan
Over one hundred members strong from over 24 locals form this multi-ethnic, multi-generational chorus -- the only one of its kind in the country. Under the leadership of chorus director Peter Schlosser, the chorus repertoire includes not only songs of labor struggles, union songs and songs of social protest, but also songs reflecting the rich diversity of cultures of the working people in the chorus - songs in the gospel, jazz, classical and folk tradition.
The NYC Labor Chorus will audition new members on Monday, September 27 and Monday, October 4 at UFT, 2nd Floor, 50 Broadway in Manhattan at 6 PM. No prep required. Contact us at www.nyclc.org or 212-929-3232.
New York City Master Chorale (updated
12/12/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown East
The New York City Master Chorale is auditioning tenors and basses with significant choral experience and strong sight-reading skills to join the Chorale for the 2011-2012 season. Auditions will be held in January 2012. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings in Manhattan. To schedule an audition please contact info@nycmasterchorale.org. For more information about the chorus please see www.nycmasterchorale.org.
New York Consort (updated
8/14/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Friday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: East Midtown
Experienced tenor, baritone and bass singers needed. Good sight reading skills necessary but not required. Excellent ear for harmony and diligence and ability to blend a must. Singers with a positive attitude and willingness to commit with delight are encouraged to audition. We are currently about 16 members and are open to anyone who has not only a passion for choral singing but also a commitment for the group. Members must have a singing desire to share and harmonize in a camaraderie atmosphere. In other words, we consider singing entertaining and enjoyable!
The New York Consort was brought together by its members' love of singing and comradeship. This ensemble was organized by former members of an internationally known madrigal group (winners of choral competitions all over the world, including the latest "Champion" in the 2004 Torravieja Choral Competition in Spain). These soloists/choral-trained members presently residing in New York were inspired by their past choral singing experience. Sharing their passion for singing the group showcases its musical artistry and contributes to the rich diversity of the American culture. Amongst The New York Consort are soloists: classic guitarist, a pianist and composer/arranger. The group performs seated in SATB format and semi-circle with NO conductor. We have sung in concerts and as guests at Lincoln Center, Alice Tully Hall, Florence Gould Hall, Merkin Hall and also in weddings and private parties. We are also engaged in fundraising concerts, weddings, company functions, religious activity, private Christmas parties and almost any function that needs our musical expertise. No fees required. Rehearsals start on Friday, September 10 from 6:30 to 9 PM. Rehearsal place: Midtown Manhattan location to be announced. Performances: 2 Christmas concerts (December 4 and 11). To schedule an audition and for more information, please contact Mary Jo Palencia, 212-983-3436, MarjoPal515@aol.com or Rene Dalandan, 718-729-0008, rened929@aol.com.
New York Jewish Women's Chorus (updated
9/9/2003)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Union Square
We rehearse on Thursday nights from 7:30-10 PM at the Village Temple, 12th Street near University. Auditions for all voice parts SSAA begin September 18 by appointment; call 212-929-3954. Gail S. Berman, conductor.
No-Name-Yet A Cappella Jazz Ensemble (updated
9/15/2005)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ossining
We are a five-person and growing a cappella jazz/contemporary group seeking an identity so we can pick a name! Right now we have SSATT and we need at least one B, if not more. While we are specifically in search of bass/baritones, we would also like to hear from other voice parts with experience in singing complex jazz/contemporary harmonies, excellent sightreading abilities, and a desire to build a new group and repertoire from the ground up. We would be happy with a solid 6 performers, but willing to consider expanding the group for the right voices.
Three of us have sung together for a while and two of us are new. Among us, we have directed, arranged, and sung classical, jazz and contemporary a cappella for many years. Our vision for the group is to have fun while challenging ourselves vocally. So far we have concentrated on complex jazz standards, but we'd like to expand to a broader range of contemporary rep, and welcome the input of all members.
We rehearse on Sunday evenings, once a week for the time being for 2-3 hours, with an occasional Wednesday thrown on tough weekends. At the moment, we rehearse in Ossining, but are open to other suggestions as our members come largely from northern Westchester. We're not holding formal auditions, but we'll invite you to rehearse with us and come to a mutual agreement on how your sound works with ours. We're all about the consensus! If you're interested, please contact Ann at (917) 837-2464 with details of your experience and what you're looking for in a group.
Northport Chorale (updated
7/27/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Northport, NY
Sixty-five member group, all ages, performs six times a year in Northport area; two major concerts. Rehearsals are at Northport HS, Wednesdays 7:30-9:30.
It is the Northport Chorale's 30th year and the group is planning an exciting year of performances. Auditions will be held at Northport High School, Elwood and Laurel Hill Roads, Northport on September 7 and September 14 at 7:00 PM in the choir room. For further details call 631-754-3144 or see our web site at northportchorale.org.
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Notre Dame Choir (updated
3/11/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday night, Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
How would YOU like to sing one-on-a-part? If you're a good sight-reader, you enjoy the challenge of holding your own line, and you love sacred Renaissance polyphony, consider auditioning for the Notre Dame Choir! We do a lot of Renaissance music -- different motets each week, plus concerts in Advent and Lent. The more strong singers we have, the larger-scale works we can do (we typically sing five or six-voice music, but we've done some double-choir music), and we'd love for you to join us.
The Notre Dame Choir is a small ensemble (currently nine singers, but we've been as small as six -- just last year! -- and as large as twenty; we're not wedded to any particular size) that sings for the 11:30 AM Masses Sunday mornings at the Church of Notre Dame, just a block east of the main campus of Columbia University, on the upper west side. We rehearse Wednesday nights 7-10 PM, and meet Sundays at 9:30 AM to prepare for the 11:30 Mass. If this kind of challenge intrigues you, and you have a generous heart (we're a volunteer organization), please contact Chris Mueller, at (212) 501-4953, or e-mail parish@ndparish.org to set up an audition. We look forward to hearing you!
Oceanside Chorale (updated
2/2/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Oceanside, NY
Rehearsals for the June 9, 2012 concert entitled "A Musical Bouquet" featuring music from Annie Get Your Gun have begun. Rehearsals are at the Merle Avenue School in Oceanside on Wednesdays, from 8 PM to 10 PM. Contact Frank DeFontes at 516-764-2787 or e-mail fxdefontes@hotmail.com.
Olympia's Daughters (updated
2/15/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Summit, NJ
Olympia's Daughters all female a cappella group is seeking new members. We are coming up on our 21st year of making and performing beautiful music together and have seats available in all female voice parts.
We rehearse every Monday night in Summit, NJ from September until June, and normally perform once or twice a month. If you are intersted in auditioning, we would welcome you to contact us to set up a date that you can come sit in on a rehearsal. If you are interested, you can arrange for an audition time during your visit. The audition will consist of an informal interview with the auditioning committee, singing with the ensemble to check for blend, singing scales, and a short solo piece of your choice that you have prepared. The ability to read music is not required as long as you have a reliable method of learning your part.
We are a "spirited" group of opinionated, fun, strong women! We sing songs that touch our hearts and move our audiences in ways that only music can. We have a lot of talent and quite a lot of fun! If this sound appealing to you, we invite you to check us out. You can also visit our web site at www.olympiasdaughters.info.
Interested singers should contact Peggy at psh514@comcast.net.
One More Round (updated
5/15/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: South Orange, NJ
Auditions are being held to fill a few slots in One More Round, a new, exciting a cappella group in South Orange, New Jersey. I am looking for a Soprano 1 and two low Alto 2s. If you are interested in singing rock, pop and all manner of contemporary music, schedule your audition by sending an e-mail to Jennifer at onemoreroundacapella@me.com.. Rehearsals are every Monday evening from 7:30 until 9:30 in South Orange at 19 Scotland Road, conveniently reached by train, bus or car.
The Opus 118 Harlem Youth Chorus (updated
12/15/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: East Harlem
The Opus 118 Harlem Youth Chorus is holding auditions. Led by nationally-acclaimed composer and arranger Gregory Lathan, a former member of Theatre America and the current director for The Church of the Resurrection, the Opus 118 Harlem Youth Chorus will provide students with an exceptional training experience in which they can develop their vocal skills, learn to harmonize as well as grow in self-esteem and have fun forming new friendships. The choir rehearses Thursday nights from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Open auditions are being held on an ongoing basis. Please contact Katherine Kennedy at 212-831-4455 to set up an audition appointment.
Opus Ensemble New York (updated
1/7/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Midtown / Upper West Side
Opus Ensemble New York has immediate openings for professional singers in all voices, specifically alto and bass for its next two concerts. We perform literature of varying style to meet the needs of our mission, including new works from our composer in residence. Our next concerts are March 7, 2006 and June (TBA). The ensemble membership is paid when performing outside its concert venue, and expenses are shared. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9:30 PM in Midtown/Upper West Side. Audtions require sight-reading and range. Visit www.opusensemblenyc.org or call Brad Ford at 718-205-8098 for information or to schedule an audition.
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Orange County Classic Choral Society (updated
8/4/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Washingtonville, NY
Classic Choral Society will begin its fall season on Monday September 11, 2006, preceded by a"get-acquainted" time with refreshments at 7 PM that evening. The concert dates are Sunday, December 10 at 4 PM, and Saturday, December 16 at 7 PM. CCS will perform Benjamin Britten's A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 82 and Harry Simeone's Sing We Now of Christmas.
Janiece Kohler, the director of Classic Choral Society, will welcome any adult with experience singing in a church, school or community choir and who is passionate about preparing the highest quality performances of choral music. Rehearsals: Mondays, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at United Church of Christ, Route 94 and Old Dominion Road, Blooming Grove, NY (between Washingtonville and Chester, NY, about 10 minutes from Goshen, 15 minutes from Newburgh and Monroe and 25 minutes from Middletown). For details and directions, call 845-928-6462 or see our website at www.classicchoralsociety.org. www.ClassicChoralSociety.org.
Oratorio Singers of Westfield (updated
10/19/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Westfield, NJ
The Oratorio Singers of Westfield are directed by Trent Johnson. We rehearse at the First United Methodist Church on Broad Street in Westfield, NJ on Monday evenings January through March at 7:30 PM and hold various rehearsal workshops throughout the fall and spring. Our performance this year will be on Sunday, March 9 at 3 PM. We will present the B Minor Mass of J.S. Bach.. All of our concerts are performed with professional soloists and orchestra. To join our congenial group of singers, please call Trent Johnson at 908-233-4211 x215 (First United Methodist Church).
Oratorio Society of New York (updated
8/17/2011)
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*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Open chorus auditions for all voice parts for the 2011-2012 season will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 5-10 PM at Holy Trinity Church--Draesel Hall, 316 East 88th Street. Auditions will be by appointment, and are for chorus members only -- no solo auditions please. If you are interested in auditioning, please send an e-mail to auditions@oratoriosocietyofny.org. More information is available at www.oratoriosocietyofny.org/memAuditions.html.
*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Open chorus auditions for all voice parts for the 2011-2012 season will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 from 5-10 PM at Holy Trinity Church--Draesel Hall, 316 East 88th Street. Auditions will be by appointment, and are for chorus members only -- no solo auditions please. If you are interested in auditioning, please send an e-mail to auditions@oratoriosocietyofny.org. More information is available at www.oratoriosocietyofny.org/memAuditions.html.
Oratorio Society of Queens (updated
7/31/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Flushing
The Oratorio Society of Queens (OSQ) welcomes adults and young people of all faiths, ages and ethnic origins. We are the oldest performing arts organization in Queens with over 120 members that share the exhilaration of preparing and performing great choral masterpieces and promoting musical excellence in Queens. Student internships are offered to Queens high school and college students.
Our Artistic Director and Conductor, Maestro David Close, is a major reason for our devotion to OSQ. David is a joy to work with. He's an all-around splendid musician - conductor, concert pianist, organist, music director, former opera coach, teacher and a fine tenor in his own right. He has worked very hard -- and succeeded, we feel, in developing us into semi-professional performers. We give two big performances annually to sold-out audiences: a Holiday Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May featuring the great chorus/oratorio masterpieces and opera arias and choruses. All voice parts are welcome -- choral experience is preferred. Audition-listenings are the first 3 rehearsal nights of the session, from 7:00 to 7:30 PM. Latecomers will not be accommodated. You must register for your audition-listening by either sending an e-mail to info@queensoratorio.org with your name and phone number or by calling 718-279-3006.
OSQ rehearses every Monday night from 7:45 to 10:00 PM from September through the end of May at Temple Beth Sholom, 172nd Street and Northern Boulevard in Flushing. Rehearsal dates, concert dates and lots more information about OSQ are available at www.queensoratorio.org. More questions? Please call 718-279-3006 or send us an e-mail: info@queensoratorio.org.
The Oratory Choir (updated
9/18/2002)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
The Oratory Choir, a semi-professional choir of high caliber based at the Oratory Church of Saint Boniface in downtown Brooklyn, has openings for a professional bass/bass-baritone, tenor and alto/mezzo. The Oratory Choir, an ensemble of about twenty singers, has recorded two CDs (with a third on the way) and sings one Sunday liturgy and most major solemnities. Our repertoire is varied, interesting and challenging, representing all musical periods from chant to the present, including commissioned works from New York composers. Rehearsals take place on Sunday mornings, before the 11:15 liturgy. (Extra paid rehearsals are scheduled only before Christmas and Holy Week/Easter.) For more information and to arrange for an audition, please call the Director of Music, Dennis B. Delaney, at 201-945-0312.
Orpheus Club Male Chorus (updated
12/30/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgewood, NJ
The Orpheus Club Male Chorus is the oldest civic musical organization in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Celebrating its 95th year, the club performs a diverse repertoire of music from the classics to traditional glee club to contemporary at an average of eight appearances annually including Spring and Winter Concerts at the Ridgewood United Methodist Church. Over its history, the Orpheus Club has performed at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. In fact, the Orpheus Club is scheduled to appear at Lincoln Center again this spring, on April 7 at 6 PM.
John Palatucci, beginning his 15th year as the conductor of the Orpheus Club, enjoys a distinguished career as a performing musician, conductor, clinician, adjudicator and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education and a Master of Arts degree in music performance from Montclair State College of New Jersey.
With over 45 members, the Orpheus Club represents more than 20 communities in the greater northern New Jersey area. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday from 8 to 10 PM in the Georgian Room at The Cupola, 100 West Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus. Rehearsals for the Spring Concert series begin on January 12, which is also an open house for new members. The club welcomes men of all ages who love music; dues are modest and music is provided. For more information, visit the Orpheus Club web site at www.ridgewoodorpheusclub.org or contact Jim Lisanti at president@ridgewoodorpheusclub.org or Lou Fucito at chairman@ridgewoodorpheusclub.org.
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Our Lady of Grace Adult Choir (updated
8/22/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday, Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Babylon, NY
This non-elitist group of friends and volunteers sings with extraordinary breadth of dynamic and timbre, everything from gospel to the great masterworks. Those who've never sung a note in their life--as well as professionals who want to fine-tune their skills--are all welcome. Guest singers called in on holidays. Bi-annual get-togethers. Collaborations and special events. Season runs September through May. Rehearsal Thursday nights 7:30 PM; noon Mass on Sundays. The choir is open to those in their teen years and older. We also welcome people regardless of faith, creed, race, gender, orientation, class, and other silly prejudices. For more info, call director Terence Purtell at 631-587-5185 x219 or tpurtell@ourladyofgrace.net.
Pace University Downtown Chorale (updated
1/26/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: City Hall
The Pace University Downtown Chorale is looking forward to a terrific spring and an enjoyable multicultural concert celebrating Pace’s centennial. It will be led by our inspiring conductor, Dr. Eugenia Oi Yan Yau. We welcome singers of all abilities to attend our first rehearsal Monday, January 30 at 6 PM in the Faculty Dining room at 1 Pace Plaza. No prior experience or auditions are required. We’re particularly eager for student members as well as the community and neighbors and friends of all ages from all over the New York Metropolitan area. So please encourage your girlfriends and boyfriends, spouses and pals.
For more information, leave a message at 212-346-1616. Someone will call you back. More information on the Chorale is at www.pace.edu/pacechorale.
Park Avenue Christian Church Choir (updated
8/10/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday morning *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper East Side
Park Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Manhattan is seeking one soprano and two bass choir assistants who will support and enrich our Sanctuary Choir, an ensemble comprised of paid professionals and volunteers that sings in our 11 AM Worship Celebration as well as for concerts and services throughout the year. Strong sight-reading skills and experience singing a wide variety of liturgical music is essential. The position requires regular attendance on Sunday mornings, beginning with a warm-up/rehearsal at 9:30 AM followed by the 11 AM worship service. There are additional full choir rehearsals the first and third Tuesday of every month from 7:30-9 PM. Attendance is required for Christmas Eve services (8 and 11 PM) and for Easter Sunday (11 PM and 1 PM).
For further details or to apply, please contact Paul Vasile, Minister of Music, at (212) 288-3246 (x105) or pvasile@parkavenuechristian.com. You can learn more about the music program and the church by visiting our website at www.parkavenuechristian.com.
Park Slope Singers (updated
10/8/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Park Slope (Brooklyn)
If you wish to sing in a Brooklyn community chorus, you are welcome to join the Park Slope Singers during the first 3 weeks of each new semester. Rehearsals for the winter concert begin the Monday after Labor Day. For the spring concert, they begin either the first or second Monday in February. The location is St. Saviour Church parish hall, 8th Avenue and 6th Street, Brooklyn, near New York-Methodist and convenient to the 7th Avenue stop on the F train. Prospective members are asked to sing for our director in order to determine which section would be appropriate for them and to ensure that they will be able to handle the repertoire. New singers have a few weeks to decide if this chorus suits them. If you have questions, contact Frank Bolton at fxbolton@verizon.net.. .
Park United Methodist Church Chancel Choir (updated
12/28/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bloomfield, NJ
The volunteer choir at Park UMC. Rehearses Thursday evenings, 7:30-9:30 PM, and Sunday morning at 10:20 for 10:45 AM service. Classical to contemporary sacred music, including spirituals and world folk tunes, for worship. Directed by Ron Baltimore, Director of Sacred Music; volunteers, especially tenors and basses are always welcome. Contact Ron at (908) 334-7092 or rbaltimo@yahoo.com.
The Parkchester Chorus (updated
1/18/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Bronx
The Parkchester Chorus, the oldest ecumenical chorus in the Bronx, has moved to the First Presbyterian Church of Throggs Neck on East Tremont Avenue, accessed from Dudley Avenue. Under the experienced and talented direction of Lorraine C. Nanko, the spring program is planned as a salute to optimism and positive attitudes, including a tribute to songs of the 1930s and a celebration of Mendelssohn's 200th anniversary. The concert is meant to identify both the spirit of the season and the spirit of the Parkchester Chorus. A not-for-profit organization, the chorus charges dues of $30 per individual, for each season. Faced with a proposed 300% rent increase at our previous home, the chorus had no choice but to seek a new location in which to rehearse. The door opened to us at First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck, and we gladly accepted their hospitality.
The Parkchester Chorus provides the opportunity for learning and performing beautiful choral music and giving back to the community through community outreach concerts. The members of the Parkchester Chorus are not professional musicians. Rather, they are everyday people; your friends and neighbors. In the past, the chorus has been invited to perform beautiful and memorable concerts in combination with other noted choruses such as the Riverdale Choral Society and the Columbus High School Alumni Chorus, as well as the Bronx Concert Orchestra. On the third Sunday in May, the chorus performs its annual spring concert, and on the second Sunday in December, a free concert is offered in celebration of the December holiday season. "Mozart and Friends" was a theme celebrated in the spring of 2006 while another year, selections by Gilbert and Sullivan were highlighted. Try us out. We rehearse Mondays starting January 12, at 8:00 PM. at the First Presbyterian Church at Throggs Neck. Our website address is www.parkchesterchorus.org. If you have a question, please call 718-320-2790 and leave a message.
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The Peace of Heart Choir (updated
1/4/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhattan
Love to sing? Join us! Volunteers wanted for all vocal parts. We promote healing, diversity and community bonding through music throughout New York City. Auditions take place from 6-9 PM on Thursday 1/19, Friday 1/20 and Saturday 1/21. Rehearsals take place on Thursday nights in Midtown Manhattan. For more information or to schedule an audition. e-mail peaceofheartchoir@yahoo.com, call 212-252-3191 or visit www.peaceofheartchoir.org.
The Pelham Larks (updated
4/25/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Pelham, NY
The Pelham Larks is an all-women's singing group founded in 1951. The group boasts 23 women who sing both a cappella and with piano accompaniment in four-part harmony under the musical direction of Jeffrey Hoffman, who also serves as Music Director and Organist at Christ Church, Pelham. The Larks repertoire ranges from the traditional, swing, Americana and spirituals, to pop artists Cindy Lauper, Billy Joel and the Beatles. The Larks meet once a week from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Tuesday nights, September through June, and perform approximately 20 times per year for schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities and private clubs, as well as public events in the town of Pelham. The Larks is a diverse group of talented singers in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Many members have been singing with the group for over 15 years. Sight reading is not required, but highly recommended. Auditions occur in September and January (currently for second sopranos and first altos only). Contact Dana Thayer at 914-738-6873 or dbt@chelseapiers.com for information.
Philomusica (updated
12/29/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: East Brunswick, NJ
Philomusica seeks experienced ensemble singers with good sight reading skills for the spring concerts listed below. We are especially looking for tenors, basses and altos. Audition on January 9, 16, 23 and 30 or during open Monday rehearsals, 7:30-10 PM at the Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick, NJ. Please call or e-mail at least two days in advance to schedule an appointment. For more information, call 888-744-5668, e-mail info@philomusica.org, or go to our website at www.philomusica.org.
Pink Sabbath (updated
3/4/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday and every other Sunday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Manhattan
Whether you miss your college a cappella days or just love to sing in the shower, Pink Sabbath welcomes you to our upcoming open auditions. We are a group of gay professional men (age range 20s - 30s) and are currently seeking all voice parts. We focus on contemporary pop/rock/R&B music and rehearse one night a week, with one additional rehearsal every other week. No prior a cappella experience is necessary- just talent and the interest in rehearsing and performing. This is a semi-pro group and not a full-time commitment so no need to quit your day job. To inquire about auditions, please send an e-mail to pinksabbathnyc@yahoo.com noting your voice part and any applicable musical experience. To learn more about the group, visit our web page at www.myspace.com/pinksabbathnyc.
The Pitchpipers (updated
4/30/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Trumbull, CT
If you enjoy singing and brightening the lives of others, please come audition for Pitchpipers! The Pitchpipers are a women's volunteer, non-denominational four-part harmony singing group dedicated to entertaining seniors and nursing home residents. Sponsored by the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County, they make great music, enjoy each other's company, and love making people happy through their performances! Time commitment involved: Every Thursday, September-May, 12:00-2:30 PM. During two months of the summer we prepare for the year's performances rehearsing Thursdays 9:30-11:30 AM. Auditions held by appointment, Thursday, May 22, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 30 Bonnie View Lane, Trumbull, CT. Please call Mitzi Lyman at (203) 254-2062 to schedule a very friendly audition! We also welcome instrumentalists.
Polyhymnia (updated
12/6/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
Polyhymnia is seeking a bass and soprano for either the first or both of our 2012 concerts. The concerts dates are: March 10, 2012 -- "A Feast in Bavaria" -- music by Orlande de Lassus for double choir; and May 12, 2012 -- "Byrd in Flight" -- English anthems and Latin motets of William Byrd. Auditions can be arranged by contacting the director at john@polyhymnia-nyc.org. We begin rehearsals January 11, and rehearse on Wednesday evenings.
Polyhymnia is a small select vocal ensemble specializing in sacred music from the courts and cathedrals of the Renaissance world. We are one of the ensembles-in-residence at the Church of St. Ignatius of Antioch, and are part of their concert series. Our repertoire extends from the late Middle-Ages and the works of Dufay and Ockeghem to the early Baroque and Monteverdi. Recent concerts featured music by Isaac and Senfl, Lassus Penitential Psalms, Roman church music featuring the Music of Palestrina and Allegri's Miserere, the music of Clemens non Papa and liturgical reconstructions of the funeral of Philip II of Spain featuring the Morales Requiem, and for the feast of St. Patrick in Dublin featuring modern premiers of Irish liturgical chant and a performance of John Taverner's Missa Gloria Tibi Trinitas.
The singers of Polyhymnia are advanced amateur and professional singers, and a modest fee is paid for each concert. All singers must have strong sight-reading skills, and have a working knowledge of early music vocal technique; voices with vibrato well under control combined with the ability and desire to blend with other singers. Singers must also have the ability to sing one on a part if needed, but should primarily enjoy the experience of sharing a part with one other singer. Experience in a small ensemble is a must. For more information about the season, the ensemble, or to hear musical samples, please visit www.polyhymnia-nyc.org.
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Popayan (updated
9/27/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Tarrytown, NY
Popayan is a new choir of Latin American music, based in Tarrytown, NY. Its repertoire includes traditional and popular Latin American music, with rhythms representative of each country. We are currently looking for singers in all voice parts. No audition is required to enter the choir. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays at the Methodist Church, 27 South Washington Street, in Tarrytown, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, beginning October 2. For more information, contact director Nurt Astrid Villani Ramirez at nvillania@yahoo.com.mx or 914-330-3001.
The Presbyterian Church in Westfield Chancel Choir (updated
9/19/2005)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Westfield, NJ
The chancel choir is a volunteer, non-auditioned church choir with a long history of musical excellence, singing weekly for the 10:30 liturgy and at several holy day liturgies, an eclectic repertoire based firmly but not exclusively in the classical / traditional music appropriate for Reformed Christian worship and including occasional Cantatas or Oratorios from the great choral literature. A paid soloist/section leader anchors each (SATB) voice part.
Currently auditions are being accepted for alto and tenor soloist/section leader positions, which include a monthly solo at the 8:00 liturgy in addition to Thursday rehearsals and the weekly 10:30 liturgy. Contact William Clisham, the Director of Music, at billclisham@westfieldpc.org for details and to arrange an audition.
Princeton Pro Musica (updated
7/22/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Princeton, NJ
Princeton Pro Musica is a friendly, adventurous, and supportive chorus of 90-100 members. We perform choral masterworks, little-known gems, and stirring new music under the direction of Frances Fowler Slade, our Founder and Music Director. Our concerts are uplifting and inspiring to hear -- and to perform.
This season, we will perform Mozart's Great Mass in C minor (KV 4270) on October 23, 2011 at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton. Our winter concert, scheduled for December 11, 2011, will be Handel's Messiah at the historic Patriots Theater in Trenton. On May 20, 2012 we'll perform Bach's Mass in B minor, also in Richardson Auditorium.
Auditions for VOLUNTEER singers are designed to be as comfortable for the singer as possible, and there is flexibility according to individual singers' needs and background. In general, auditions consist of vocalizing so the director can determine your voice part; singing a prepared piece; sight-reading; singing a run with the assistance of the director; and testing of pitch memory and accuracy. Please bring a copy of your prepared piece for the accompanist, and one for yourself.
PROFESSIONAL singers are expected to sing two contrasting selections, so as to show the voice and musicianship as fully as possible. The musicianship tests are more rigorous, since professional singers are expected to be examples for the rest of their sections.
Here's what we will expect from you: Attendance at our weekly rehearsals on Tuesday nights, from 7:30 to 10:00 PM. (There are a few extra rehearsals around concert time.) Our first rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 13. Like most choruses, we have a membership fee and the expectation that you will invite family and friends to buy tickets to our concerts. We also offer many volunteer opportunities for singers and non-singers alike.
Here's what you will get: The chance to learn and to sing glorious music, to improve your vocal skills, and to make a difference both on the stage and within our wonderful musical community -- all under the baton of Frances Fowler Slade, a conductor who is not only a superb musician but also a dedicated and inspiring teacher.
Auditions will begin on August 22-26, with the added date of August 27 for professionals only, at 7:00 PM. We accept new members for each concert. Please e-mail ppmauditions@gmail.com, or call to set up an appointment for your audition. Our phone number is (609) 683-5122.
The Princeton Singers (updated
9/18/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Princeton, NJ
The Princeton Singers is holding auditions for altos and tenors for our 2008-2009 season on Tuesday, September 23 from 5 to 7 PM in Princeton, NJ.
The Princeton Singers is a 16-voice professional chamber ensemble specializing in a capella classical music under the direction of Artistic Director Dr. Steven Sametz, prolific composer and Director of Choral Activities at Lehigh University. We perform challenging, diverse repertoire ranging from early music to contemporary works, including frequent programming of Steven's pieces. We present four to eight concerts a year, primarily in the Princeton area and rehearse most Tuesday evenings (September to May) from 7:30-9:45 PM in Princeton. Singers are compensated $35 per rehearsal and $100 per performance. Sorry, but an additional travel stipend is not available. We are an independent group (not affiliated with Princeton University), have recorded eight CDs and are pleased to be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year.
Prospective singers should be experienced choral singers with strong sight-reading skills and good intonation and are expected to commit to the full season's rehearsals and performances. Please see our website at princetonsingers.org/auditions.html for more details and audition requirements.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 23 from 5 to 7 PM in Princeton. Interested candidates should contact Amy Schaefer, Executive Director at info@princetonsingers.org. Please include a performance resume or summary of your choral/singing experience in the e-mail.
Pro Arte Chorale (updated
6/26/2011)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgewood, NJ
Pro Arte Chorale, Bergen County’s premiere chorus, will be holding auditions for experienced singers residing in the greater New Jersey/New York area in early September. Pro Arte rehearses Monday evenings from 7:30 to 10:00 PM at the West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood. Auditions are open to all voice parts. If you want to sing beautiful choral music with a group that focuses on quality performances, e-mail us info@proartechorale.org or call 201-497-8400 to schedule an appointment.
Pro Voce (updated
8/16/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Sunday afternoon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Boonton, NJ
The brand new professional chamber choir Pro Voce is beginning its premier season and is looking for talented singers! Sing with top-notch choral singers in an intimate, 24- voice chamber ensemble that specializes in contemporary music, but enjoys classical repertoire as well. Pro Voce rehearses on Sunday afternoons in Boonton, NJ and produces concerts in December and May. December rep includes Pärt's Berlin Mass, Mendelssohn partsongs, Whitacre flower songs, Sedek Emily Dickinson songs, works by Ola Gjielo and more.
This is a fantastic opportunity for any choral singer. Last audition day is August 22. Please visit www.provoce.webs.com for detailed audition information! E-mail marty@martysedekmusic.com with any questions or to register to audition.
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The Putnam Chorale (updated
11/20/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Carmel, NY
The Putnam Chorale announces its intention to perform the Carl Orff classic Carmina Burana with full orchestra in May of 2011. The performance will be held at the Brewster High School Performing Arts Center and will include sub-choirs from the Brewster High School music program.
We invite new members to join us for this performance. No auditions are required, only a love of great music and a desire to sing. Rehearsals start 7:15 PM, Monday January 3, 2011 at the Carmel High School Music Building. Please see our promotional video on our website at www.PutnamChorale.org. Come, join us!
Queens College Choral Society (updated
1/8/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Flushing
The Queens College Choral Society is accepting new members of all voice parts for our Spring 2012 concert season. The Society welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to share the joys of choral singing in a friendly atmosphere. Through its unique affiliation with the Aaron Copland School of Music, the Society offers members of the New York Metropolitan area, as well as students and faculty of Queens College, the opportunity to learn and perform choral masterpieces from all musical eras with professional soloists and orchestra.
Repertoire for Spring 2012 will feature Brahms's Requiem, one of the most beloved masterworks of all time, as well as the world premiere of a new work commissioned by the Queens Symphony, 1001 Voices: A Symphony for Queens, which tells the story of the immigrant experience in Queens through the orchestra, actors, singers, dancers and multi-media projections.
Auditions consist of basic singing skills (no preparation necessary), and will take place on the following Wednesdays at Queens College: January 11, 18, 25 and February 1, from 6:00 to 7:15 PM. To schedule an audition or for further information, contact our Music Director, James John, at 718-997-3818 or jmsjhn@aol.com.
For the 2011-2012 season the Society is pleased to offer a 2-for-1 new member discount! If you join the Choral Society along with a friend or family member, you will each receive a fifty-percent reduction on dues. Take advantage of this opportunity to sing with a spouse, co-worker, friend or family member. For more information visit our website at www.qcchoralsociety.org.
Rahway Valley Jerseyaires (updated
10/18/2006)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Rahway, NJ
The Jerseyaires is a 30-voice men's 4-part a cappella group that sings songs from all genres of music. Current repertoire includes Broadway tunes, doo-wop pieces, standards, patriotic, gospel and contemporary music. No formal vocal training is necessary, but prior singing experience is a real plus. Learning material and media is provided and all music is provided. The Jerseyaires perform throughourt the community during the year and produce one major concert each year in Novemebr. Opportunities exist for small ensembles to form from within the group that perform independently. Voice coaching, voice evaluations and individual vocal help are available to all members. The Jerseyaires welcome all new singers at 7:30 PM each Monday night for voice evaluation and assignment of voice section. The Jerseyaires rehearse at the Rahway Senior Center, 1306 Esterbrook Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065. The center is two blocks away from the Rahway train station on the Northeast Corridor Line.
Musical Director is Rich Taylor, noted director and coach, radio personality of The Harmony Network, and 38 year member of the national barbershop acappella society. Rich can be contacted at RMTMUSIC@aol..com. Visitors and potential singers can be evaluated any Monday night at 7:30 PM.
Rainbow Peace Choir (updated
2/21/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: West Orange, NJ
The Rainbow Peace Choir is a volunteer singing group that performs in benefit concerts at churches and other venues. We only sing life-affirming, positive, inclusive songs, and that indeed is the nature of our group as well. We have two concerts coming up, one on March 27 and another on a date yet to be determined. All parts are welcome, though we have a particular need for men who are good sight-readers and strong singers. Parts tapes will be provided along with sheet music. We rehearse on Thursday nights (and some other times) at 7:30 at my home in West Orange. Please call Mel White at 973-731-1946 if you are interested in singing with us, and tell me what part you sing and where you live. Can't wait to share this magical time with you!
Raritan Valley Choral Society (updated
7/11/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Hillsborough, NJ
The Raritan Valley Choral Society, based in Hillsborough, NJ, welcomes new members. Our first rehearsal is September 21, 2004 at 7:15 PM. All are welcome. Auditions for small group only. Holiday concert is December 10, 7:30 PM at St. Joseph's Church in Millstone, NJ. E-mail RVChoralSociety@musician.org or visit www.princetonol.com/groups/rvchoralsociety.
Renaissance Family Singers (updated
9/9/2004)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Jackson Heights
Renaissance Family Singers of Jackson Heights, Queens, is auditioning new members. Originally our choir consisted of the employees and students of the Renaissance Charter School, hence the name. We are an intergenerational choir believing that music making should be a family experience. Therefore, we invite children as well as their parents to sing with us on Thursday nights, 6:30 PM at the Renaissance Charter School building. However, you don’t have to be a family to sing with us -- men, women and children from the community of all ages are welcome. Children younger then 10 have to be accompanied by an adult. Our repertoire reflects the generational and ethnical diversity of our community. We sing folk, classical and popular tunes from different cultures and give two concerts a year. There is no membership fee. No experience is necessary, just the love of singing and commitment to having fun! For more information or to schedule an interview, please e-mail vshkop@hotmail.com or reboakes@netscape.net or call Rebekah Oakes at (718) 803-0060, ext. 116.
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Renaissance Laboratory (updated
11/6/2000)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Upper West Side
The Renaissance Laboratory is still looking for members for all voice parts. This 10-to-12 voice ensemble offers a unique opportunity to develop musical skills in an open and supportive environment. Portions of the rehearsals will be conducted in a workshop-style setting, and each member will be encouraged to participate in the interpretation process. Additionally, this chorus offers conducting experience for interested members.
Repertory will include rarely-performed works of the Renaissance and other pieces chosen and directed by members of the ensemble. Rehearsals are held on the Upper West Side on Thursday evenings. To schedule an audition, call Valerie at 646-228-5823.
Renaissance Street Singers (updated
1/8/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Chelsea
New members are always welcome, especially sopranos! The Renaissance Street Singers, directed by John Hetland, perform 15th- and 16th-century polyphonic sacred music a cappella on the sidewalks and in the public spaces of New York. The motivation is love for this music and the wish to share it with others. Performances are two or three Sunday afternoons a month, always free. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings in the Chelsea area of Manhattan. For more information, including upcoming events, sound samples and how to join, visit www.streetsingers.org.
Renaissance Vocal Ensemble (updated
2/4/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Friday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Peekskill, NY
Founded in 1994, Renaissance Vocal Ensemble is an SSAATTBB a cappella chamber ensemble consisting of accomplished choral musicians. The Renaissance Vocal Ensemble's repertoire consists of unaccompanied sacred and secular works spanning from the most ancient to modern times including traditional and nontraditional liturgical, folk, jazz and rock forms. Excellent sight singers who blend their voices well and enjoy performing challenging unaccompanied works of music should contact us. We are based in Peekskill, NY and our rehearsal site is located just 6 blocks from the Peekskill Metro North train station.
For an appointment please contact Renaissance Vocal Ensemble's Artistic Director Warren Dyckman by e-mail at renaissancevoices@verizon.net. We will contact you by telephone. In your e-mail please be certain to provide days and times when you can be reached as well as the appropriate telephone number(s) as appropriate.
Rhinebeck Choral Club (updated
8/11/2009)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Rhinebeck, NY
Beginning our 65th season, the Rhinebeck Choral Club is actively seeking new members in all of our vocal sections for the 2009 Holiday Concert season. The Holiday Concert, will include a variety of seasonal, sacred, Hanukkah, spiritual, and novelty selections, including familiar favorites such as "Sleigh Bells," "Baby It's Cold Outside," "The Christmas Waltz" and "I Heard the Bells.".
Members do not need to have any previous musical background or experience, and music reading skills are not required. Open rehearsals are scheduled for Wednesday, September 16 and/or 23 at the Ferncliff Nursing Home in Rhinebeck, from 7:30-9:30 PM. After rehearsal, a brief and painless audition is held--auditionees will be asked to follow along with their line of music, will be tested for vocal range, and will sing a brief section of a familiar song.
The Choral Club is open to residents of all areas of the Hudson Valley region. Rehearsals are held each Wednesday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Ferncliff Nursing Home. Regular attendance is expected from all members. For further information and contact details, please visit www.rhinebeckchoralclub.org.
Richmond Choral Society (updated
8/27/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Staten Island
Richmond Choral Society is holding an open call for experienced choristers and sight singers. New members will be welcomed during the Society’s first rehearsal on Monday, September 10 at 7:30 PM in the Noble Maritime Museum space at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace. Rehearsals will get underway for the Choral Society's winter concert and will continue throughout the year on Monday evenings at 7:30 PM in the Noble Museum space.
This year's concert, which will take place on Sunday, December 9 at 4 PM at St. Peter’s Church, 53 St. Mark’s Place in the St. George section of Staten Island, will feature Felix Mendelssohn’s Magnificat and Conrad Sousa’s A Christmas Garland. For further information please contact us at 718-448-3656 or visit our website at www.richmondchoral.com.
Richmond Choral Society Youth Chorus (updated
8/27/2008)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Wednesday afternnon *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Staten Island
Calling all young people in grades 4 through 12. Do you like to sing? Would you like to improve your music skills? Would you like the opportunity to meet other young choral singers and perform with them? Richmond Choral Society Youth Chorus is looking for you!! Call Louise at (718) 448-3656 for more information and to schedule an audition on ednesday, September 3, 2008, 4-6 PM at New Dorp Moravian Church Parish Hall, 2205 Richmond Road. No previous experience or preparation necessary. Additional information can be found on the Richmond Choral Society website at www.richmondchoral.com.
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The Ridgefield Chorale (updated
11/8/2007)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Tuesday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgefield, CT
The Ridgefield Chorale is a 31-year-old choir based in Ridgefield, CT. Originally a classical choir, the group morphed to a pops/show choir in the late 1990s. Though it is a non-audition choir, high musical and presentation standards are maintained. Opportunities for small ensembles and solo work are available by audition. Rehearsals are fun, but learning and disciplined musicianship are stressed. Part CDs and coaching for individuals and parts are available for anyone who needs extra help.
The Chorale performs 2 formal concerts a year of high production quality and accompanied by orchestra. In addition, the Chorale presents an annual Holiday Sing-Along, including a sing-along Messiah with orchestra, and performs several times a year at local and regional events. The Chorale is a 501(c)3 organization, governed and administrated by a Board of Directors. For information, contact director Daniela Sikora at Dlkora@aol.com.
The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company (updated
1/8/2012)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday, Thursday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Glen Rock, NJ
Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company is pleased to announce auditions for Pirates of Penzance.
Auditions for principal roles and chorus will be held on Saturday, February 11 from 3 PM to 5 PM and Sunday, February 12 from 1 PM to 3 PM at the Community Church of Glen Rock (one block east of Maple Avenue on Rock Road), Glen Rock, New Jersey. Please be prepared to sing 32 bars of music, from either a song from the show or a piece that best shows your vocal quality. Please bring your music if not singing a piece from Pirates. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a head shot and resume. Show dates will start in mid April, 2012.
For further information, call (973) 423-0300 or log on at www.ridgewoodgands.com.
The Ridgewood Singers (updated
9/6/2010)
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Choir Directory listing*** Rehearsals: Monday *** Rehearsal neighborhood: Ridgewood, NJ
Come sing with us! We are a mixed voice community chorus performing and practicing in Ridgewood NJ. Our members, of varying ages and backgrounds, come from both Bergen and Passaic Counties.