Friends,
I'm reposting this information here so it is easy to find as auditions are approaching.
Dear Singers,
Thank you for your interest in singing with or continuing to sing with Bel Canto. This email is to provide you with the information you need to plan for your audition/re-audition this summer. Regular auditions benefit the group, giving the Director a chance to hear new singers and assess where previous singers are in terms of vocal tone, musicianship, and expressiveness. Hearing singers individually and the group collectively will provide the necessary understanding of how Bel Canto can continue to grow musically.
To Audition
Please print out and complete the upper portion of the attached Audition Form. Bring this to your audition.
Be vocally warmed up when you arrive.
· Plan to sing a prepared short song or song excerpt of approximately 32-bars. It should be in a lyrical or ballad style and can be classical, musical theater, or folk song. Something that shows your tone quality, range, and your musical expressiveness. You can either bring a karaoke track accompaniment (recommended) or sing a cappella.. A Bluetooth linked speaker will be available to sync with your phone.
If you want a suggestion of what to sing, I recommend printing out the corresponding pdf for your part and using the attached accompaniment track.
Sopranos: I Could Have Danced All Night
Altos: When You Wish Upon a Star
Tenors: Younger Than Springtime
Basses: Try to Remember
· You will be asked to sing mm. 1-26 (Sopranos 1-28) of The Eyes of All along with a keyboard track which has your part omitted. Focus will be on accuracy and intonation. Print out the attached pdf if you need.
· You will sing scales to demonstrate your range.
· You will demonstrate your pitch and rhythmic accuracy and retention hearing a series of pitches on the piano which you will immediately sing back.
· You will be given a short melodic exercise to read to demonstrate your sight-singing skills.
The audition will take approximately 15 minutes. Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled audition time.
Auditions times will be scheduled on Tuesdays, July 9, 16, and 23 from 6:15 to 9:00 pm and will be held at Harvest Middle School Choir Room, 2449 Old Sonoma Road, Napa.
To schedule an audition time, please contact Raoul Blanco at (707) 977-9121.
Thank you,
Ted von Pohle
