New
Members - Joining the Chorus of Westerly
Information about the 2014 Tour is hereThe Chorus of Westerly will hold auditions for new singers - children and adults - in the upcoming weeks. The Chorus is currently seeking all adult voice parts but is especially looking for qualified tenors and basses. The Chorus is also looking for children ages 8 to 18 to join them for the 2013-2014 concert season.
Auditions will be held for all potential new singers will be held by appointment during the month of September in the George Kent Performance Hall, 119 High Street, in Westerly. Auditions generally last ten minutes for both adult and child singers. We ask that all potential singers either call the Chorus office at 401.596.8663 or email lee@chorusofwesterly.org to schedule an audition.
If you are interested in the Chorus at a later point in the year, call the office to inquire if new members are being accepted and Mr. Howell is hearing potential new singers.
For child and teenage singers, at your audition:
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- You do not need to prepare anything in advance.
- You do not need to worry, come relaxed and have fun!
- You will do some vocal exercises with Mr. Howell that will allow him to learn more about your voice, your ear, and your musical background.
- Following your audition, Mr. Howell will talk with you and your parent about life in the Chorus and how you will begin with us. He will also explain the commitments for all singers to you and answer your questions.
For adult singers (age 18 and older)
Each audition for prospective new adult singers will involve singing prepared pieces and also some vocal exercises. Please choose 2 from the 5 musical excerpts below in which to sing your voice part while the accompaniment is played. Download the music below by clicking on the appropriate link. If you have difficulties, please call or email the office at the above contacts.
Sight reading skills will also be assessed as part of the audition process.