| Basic Audition-related Information
• Choral/vocal/music experience and music reading skills are of prime consideration prior to
scheduling an audition.
• Auditions are on-going and can be scheduled at any time at the convenience of the singer, usually prior to a rehearsal. Unless otherwise noted, auditions will be held at Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road @ Browns Lane—in the chapel (located at the Shelbyville Rd/Browns Ln corner of the church complex).
• Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings from 7—9:00 PM, with rare substitutes and/or
7—10 PM (at the latest) additions, as needed, e.g., only during specified concert weeks.
• An audition consists of:
• Vocalization
• 2 prepared solos (memory not necessary - bring extra score for pianist)
- one serious, e.g., aria, art song, or sacred work
- one of opposing style, e.g., blues, pops, Broadway, folk
• Sight reading
• Singers pay a tax-deductible expected annual contribution of $150. Payment is due by September 30 each year (or generally within 30 days following an audition). For this gift, singers are offered any combination of free series tickets, the same value of the donation.
• Concert attire to be purchased by each singer - men: black tie; ladies: black concert attire - purchased through The Louisville Chorus seamstress. Casual pops/other for all: tba, as needed.
• As well, a list will be provided of necessary Singer Investment Responsibilities - in kind services (or additional cash contributions) over and above the $150 - from which a singer may choose any combination of activities to fulfill said commitment throughout the entire season ($1,000 value). Those exceeding their SIR are awarded prizes at the end of each season.
• If you have not already done so, for highlights about The Louisville Chorus and the current season, navigate through this website.
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