Auditions
The Civic Chorale typically prepares for three or four concerts during the season - Fall, Christmas, and Spring. Weekly rehearsal begin mid August and continue through the spring concert in May with one month break for Christmas.
Rehearsals take place every Thursday evening from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City. An additional dress rehearsal is usually scheduled during the week of performances. All singers are expected to participate in a minimum number of rehearsals for each concert. Although our membership consists entirely of volunteers and there is an air of fun and fellowship, our primary focus during rehearsal is preparation of the music with an intent to perform at our full potential.
Prospective members should contact the Director, Sarah Malone at smalone.jccc@gmail.com, to schedule an appointment for audition.
Auditions are 20 minutes and consist of the following elements:
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Vocalizing for range
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Sight reading a short melodic line
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Sight reading a small rhythmic passage
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A brief pitch retention exercise
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Reading a section from a 4-part choral piece
The Civic Chorale is always looking for voices to add. If you are interested in joining us at any point during our season, please contact us to set up an audition. We look forward to hearing from you.
