Audition Information
91st Annual Performance of the
Independence Messiah Choir
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Choir Audition Dates:
- Tuesday, September 4 - 5:30-9:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 5 - 5:30-9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 8 - 1:30-5:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 9 - 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Audition requirements include one solo song of any style, sightreading and
vocalizing, and selections (singer's voice part) from the following Messiah
choruses:
- And the Glory of the Lord - measures 1-83
- Since by Man Came Death - measures 1-16
- Worthy Is the Lamb - measures 24-39 (beginning with "blessing
and honor" section)
- Hallelujah - measures 1-32
Auditions are 10 minutes long and are scheduled by appointment. Call
816/833-1000, ext. 2359, to schedule an audition. An accompanist will be
provided. Voice quality for the Baroque style and musical aptitude are
additional qualifications.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals will be on Tuesday except as noted.
September 11, 18, 25 - 7:00-9:30 p.m.
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - 7:00-9:30 p.m.
November 6 - 7:00-9:30 p.m.
November 13 - 7:30-10:00 p.m. (choir with orchestra)
Wednesday, November 14 - 7:30-10:00 p.m. (dress rehearsal)
Saturday, November 17 - 8:00-10:30 p.m. (Choir meets at 7:15 in the Lower
Auditorium Dining Room)
All rehearsals are CLOSED. Please do not bring your children to
rehearsals. Adult family members and/or friends may sit in on rehearsals only
with prior permission. Call 816/833-1000, ext.2359 or e-mail
messiahchoir@CofChrist.org.
Additional information:
PERFORMANCE DRESS:
Women will wear
all-black formals this year. If
you have sung with us in the past, the top from your dress will work well;
please purchase or make a long black skirt to wear with it. If you need a new
dress, any long-sleeved, long-length black dress will be fine. More information
will be available at the first rehearsal.
Men will wear tuxedos.
Bill Horn at City Nights Formal Wear will handle the tux rental and sales at the
rehearsals. Tux rental will run about $40.00.
SCORES:
The Independence Messiah Choir
uses the Novello/Watkins Shaw edition of Messiah bound in black. These
will be available at the first rehearsal for around $30.00.
For more information, contact Linda Bates at (816)
833-1000, ext. 2359.
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