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Seeking female singers! Sing in the chorus of a production of T.S. Eliot's play Murder in the Cathedral this summer/fall at The Church of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights. Directed by OBIE Award-winner Alec Duffy, the play features original music composed by Dave Malloy. Rehearsals run from August 9 to September 15, with performances September 16 to October. 2. Rehearsals will be twice a week for the first three weeks (weekday evenings or weekend afternoons), increasing to 4 or 5 times a week closer to performances. The Church of St. Joseph is
located at 856 Pacific Street between Vanderbilt and Washington, in Prospect Heights.
To set up an audition, please write to murdercathedral@yahoo.com.
Posted 7/26/2010.
Expires 8/26/2010.
Tenor and bass section leader positions available! Trinity Episcopal
Church in Southport, CT. 9 AM -- 1 PM call on Sundays; great choir
and atmosphere, classic repertoire, highly competitive fee and travel
reimbursement. Easy access from NY and New Haven; church is steps
from Metro-North station. Please contact Alan Murchie at music@trinitysouthport.org or 203-255-0454 for more information.
Posted 7/26/2010.
Expires 10/26/2010.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long island is accepting applications for the position of Music Director for its 2010-11 production of The Sorcerer. A modest salary is attached to the position. Call 631-275-6400 or write sorcerer@snickersnee.com for more information.
Posted 7/21/2010.
Expires 10/21/2010.
Christ Church in Manhasset, NY is seeking a tenor to serve as section leader in its
well-established choral program. Responsibilities include singing at the 10 AM Sunday Eucharist and occasional special services from September 2010. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:30 from September to June. Strong sight-reading skills and
experience singing in a wide variety of liturgical music (especially repertoire from the
Anglican choral tradition) is essential. The Chancel Choir is comprised of both
professional and amateur singers and performs and an extensive and demanding
repertoire from all stylistic periods. Competitive pay. For further details or to apply,
please contact Andrew H. Yeargin, Organist and Choirmaster, at (919) 270-3137 or
andrew.yeargin@gmail.com. Christ Church is located at 1355 Northern Boulevard,
Manhasset, NY 11030.
Posted 7/15/2010.
Expires 9/15/2010.
Calling all singers! This is an open invitation for all voice parts to join Taconic Opera's chorus for our October 15, 16 and 17 performances of Puccini's Tosca! This will be a FULLY-STAGED PRODUCTION with full orchestra and sets/costumes, in Italian with English supertitles above the stage. All lead singers and orchestra members are experienced professionals. Performances will be at the Yorktown Stage in Yorktown, NY, on October 15-16 at 8:00 PM, and an October 17 matinee at 2:00 PM. There is NO MEMBERSHIP FEE to join the company, but all singers will be required to supply their own scores and help put together their costumes. If you don't have a score, a copy of the choral sections of the opera will be provided.
Tosca is a less demanding opera on the chorus, so it is an excellent starter opera for you if you have never done this type of performance before. Don't be frightened -- this is much easier to do than you might imagine, and it is an incredibly exciting, satisfying and FUN performance experience!!! Music rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, August 4, 7:00-9:00 PM, and continue with rehearsals every Saturday 3:00-5:00 and Wednesdays 7:00-9:00. Once staging rehearsals begin around September 11, the schedule will fluctuate a little according to the availability of our lead singers, however, we try to keep the Wednesday/Saturday calendar for the chorus as much as possible. Rehearsals are at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
801 Kitchawan Road (Route 134), Ossining, NY 10562.
If you've always wanted the opportunity to perform in an opera, here it is! We sincerely hope you will decide to join us. Our chorus members are a fun and friendly group who truly love this amazing art form. COME JOIN US TODAY! If interested or need additional information to decide, please contact Mary Corda, Taconic Opera Communications Director, at divamaryc@aol.com or 914-649-1826.
Posted 7/14/2010.
Expires 8/14/2010.
The Pro Arte Chorale, a 55-member volunteer chorus based in Ridgewood, NJ, seeks a Music Director to begin July 1, 2011. The Pro Arte Chorale's Music Director directs the choir in performance, leads rehearsals, and has the primary responsibility for the musical and artistic development of the group. Working within the budget set by the Board of Trustees, the Music Director determines all musical needs for concerts: selects music in a timely manner; prepares the singers; selects all artistic personnel and performance venues; sets concert and rehearsal schedules; determines and obtains equipment needed for concerts; and directs concert performances. The Music Director reports to the Board of Trustees, is an ex officio non-voting member of the Board of Trustees and works with the Board and the Chorale Administrator to accomplish near-term logistical goals and to develop broad strategic direction for the organization. Final candidates should expect to prepare the Chorale and conduct one concert.
Requiremnets: Substantial experience directing choral groups; an advanced degree in music, choral conducting or equivalent knowledge; a talent for clearly communicating musical concepts and historical perspectives; broad knowledge of choral literature and an ability to interpret a wide range of musical styles; creativity and innovation in the design and execution of concert programs; a commitment to the development of musical communities; an interest in working collaboratively with the Pro Arte Chorale's Board of Trustees to achieve broader organizational goals such as fundraising, publicity and strategic planning; ability to conduct instrumentalists.
To apply, submit letter of introduction, resume, salary requirements and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references by August 15, 2010 via e-mail to Chair, Search Committee at info@proartechorale.org. Please include the subject line RE: Music Director Search. For more information on the group, visit www.proartechorale.org.
Posted 7/11/2010.
Expires 8/15/2010.
St. Peter's Church in Morristown, NJ (at the corner of South Street and Miller Road), will hold a free eXploring Music Camp August 9-13 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the church. All boys and girls entering grades 2-6 are welcome; no experience is necessary. Topics of exploration include how to read music, how to listen to music, how different instruments work and singing.
St. Peter's annual Girls' Choir Camp runs August 22-27 at Camp Incarnation in Ivoryton, CT. All girls who enjoy singing and who are entering grades 3-8 are welcome; no experience is necessary and you do not have to be a member of the choir to come. The cost is $375 per child, but scholarships are available.
The annual St. Peter's Boys' Choir Camp runs August 30-September 2 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the church. All boys who enjoy singing and who are entering grades 3-8 are welcome; no experience is necessary and you do not have to be a member of the choir to come. The cost is $50 per child, but scholarships are available.
Please contact Barbara Snyder for information at 973-538-0555 x12 or bsnyder@stpetersmorristown.org.
Posted 7/8/2010.
Expires 9/2/2010.
Professional choral positions available with Khorikos. Seeking one bass for section leader position. Weekly Sunday evening rehearsals, 3-hour minimum, standard AGMA rates apply. Must be musical and able to sing straight tone. E-mail jjessejj@khorikos.com to set up an audition time. See also www.facebook.com/pages/Khorikos-Music/121590057865272 or www.khorikos.com.
Posted 7/8/2010.
Expires 10/8/2010.
Elaine Gates, a distinguished vocal music educator and a member of Usdan's faculty, will again offer workshops for classroom music teachers at the Usdan Center in Huntington, NY. This season's 2-day workshop will be offered on July 19 and 20, and again on July 28 and 29. The topic is Differentiated Instruction and Rubrics--Oh MY!! A certificate of completion will be provided for in-service credit. Mrs. Gates will explore new techniques designed to maintain a music teacher's focus on traditional classroom music methods (such as Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze or Gordon) while also accommodating current practices in Differentiated Instruction. Her course will provide strategies for incorporating this method into vocal music teaching, at the same time reinforcing each teacher’s commitment to the joy of classroom music. Workshops are $95 each. For information and registration materials, call 631-643-7900.
Posted 7/7/2010.
Expires 7/29/2010.
The InterContinental New York Barclay is organizing its second annual Holiday Vocal Arts Celebration! We seek choral and vocal ensembles to perform holiday-themed selections in the lobby of the classic hotel for the month of December. We are able to compensate participating groups with Barclay Hotel gift certificates. For more information please contact Barbara Bahny at Barbara.bahny@ihg.com or 212-906-3290.
Posted 6/30/2010.
Expires 9/30/2010.
Long Island Voices is a choral group forming this summer to raise funds
for a local non-for-profit called 911Veterans (www.911veterans.com/). We are actively seeking members to prepare for this concert, which will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Port Jefferson on Saturday, September 11. The choir will rehearse on Tuesday evenings in Port Jefferson, beginning in August. Rehearsal tapes will be distributed during the final week of July. The program includes the
premiere performance of Dies Magna, written by Michael Bussewitz-Quarm,
the conductor. For more information on this project, please visit web.me.com/MBQStudio/Site/Singers_Needed.html. To volunteer your
time to the chorus, please send an e-mail to MBussewitzQuarm@ymail.com and include your vocal range in the correspondence. If you do not normally
sing in a community choir, an audition may be requested. Some sightreading
ability is beneficial in preparation of this concert. We are in need of all vocal ranges, but especially in need of altos and baritones/basses. Long Island Voices will disband after the concert, so that all volunteers can return to their normal community choirs.
Posted 6/29/2010.
Expires 8/20/2010.
The Life of Christ in Song, a unique traveling sacred music event, creatively juxtaposes vocal masterpieces of the baroque and classical periods (Handel, Bach, Vivaldi and Mozart) with fresh compositions by the best of the new generation of contemporary composers. All illustrate a particular event in the life of Christ as recorded in the scriptures.
A high-calibre classical recital by an accomplished contralto and pianist duo, The Life of Christ in Song is equally at home in the concert hall and the sacred music series of churches both Catholic and Protestant. The program can be presented in two ways; as a freestanding classical recital or as an Extended Program involving in-depth musical collaboration with existing parish music programs. For further information please visit www.lifeofchristinsong.net.
Posted 6/26/2010.
Expires 9/26/2010.
West Side 5, a dynamic and talented NYC-based vocal jazz group, is seeking a new bass to replace our current bass, who is moving to California this summer. We specialize in tight jazz ensemble singing, following in the footsteps of greats like Manhattan Transfer, The Real Group, and New York Voices. We currently have a repertoire about evenly split between published Real Group arrangements and original arrangements of (primarily) jazz standards. You can hear some of our demo tracks here: www.myspace.com/westsidefive or www.westsidefive.tumblr.com. We're looking to expand our repertoire of originals and eventually phase out the published arrangements that we currently perform.
The group was formed less than a year ago, but we've already attracted a strong following in New York, won the 2010 mid-Atlantic regional competition of Harmony Sweepstakes, and have earned strong reviews. We rehearse once a week (usually Tuesdays but this may change), plus one weekend rehearsal a month. We're looking to perform regularly (i.e. a few times a month) at both public venues and private functions around the city. We do this for fun, but we also do get paid, and split our fees evenly among the group members. (But you won't be able to quit your day job.)
We're seeking a highly musical bass singer with a very strong ear for difficult harmonies, as well as a reliable, precise sense of time and rhythm. Experience singing in the jazz style (a la Real Group, with walking/rhythmic bass lines) will be a big plus, but is not necessarily required. You must also be a low bass -- E-flats should be nothing for you (loud, strong, and reliable), and you should have a solid, comfortable D-flat. Most of our music bottoms out there, though there are some C's as well. We sing both amplified and not amplified, depending on the venue. We are currently holding auditions; the position is now open but starting date is somewhat flexible. If you'd like to audition, or have any questions, please e-mail us at westsidefive@gmail.com!
Posted 6/20/2010.
Expires 9/20/2010.
Professional choral positions available with Khorikos. Seeking one tenor and one bass for section leader positions. Weekly Sunday evening rehearsals, 3-hour minimum, standard AGMA rates apply. Must be musical and able to sing straight tone. E-mail jjessejj@khorikos.com to set up an audition time. Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Khorikos-Music/121590057865272 or www.khorikos.com.
Posted 6/14/2010.
Expires 9/14/2010.
We are currently looking for additional accompanists to join our Music Ministry at a Catholic church in Fairfield County, CT on "a contractor basis" to assist with liturgical musical responsibilities at our masses. Currently looking for an immediate replacement for Sunday, June 6 at 5 PM. Current needs include: accompanists for normal weekend masses on Saturdays at 5 PM, Sundays at 9:30 PM and 11 AM; piano for teen mass, Sundays at 5 PM.
The church is equipped with an electronic organ and clavinova. If you are interested but do not have organ experience, you can use the clavinova (which has many settings to provide different sounds and styles). The style of music we sing at church is more of a Christian, contemporary and liturgically "spirited and alive" sound. We are NOT looking for "dirge-ish", dark or old-fashioned hymns like Georgian Chants, songs in Latin or esoteric, "inaccessible" music. While we occasionally do traditional hymns, we are very "forward-thinking" with the music selected for all masses. And, our tempos are energized and faster than most traditional Catholic churches.
We are looking for energetic, talented and flexible individuals who fall "in line" within the parameters of our music program. We have been building the program for over 10 years and we are eagerly looking for accompanists who will enhance it, move it forward and keep it "fresh and alive." Please send an e-mail with your interest and current contact information to
toddiewods@aol.com. Please note that our church is only accessible by car as there is NO public transportation or commuter train available to access our location.
Posted 6/2/2010.
Expires 9/2/2010.
To celebrate its 200th Anniversary, the Park Avenue Christian Church invites composers to submit unperformed, unpublished compositions for SATB choir and either organ or chamber ensemble up to 8 minutes in length. We especially encourage composers age 35 and younger to submit an entry. The winning composition will be performed at our 200th Anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 10, 2010 and may receive additional performances throughout the year.
Works may be written either for SATB choir and organ (organ specifications can be found at www.nycago.org/Organs/NYC/html/ParkAveChr.html) or for SATB choir and chamber
ensemble incorporating flute (doubling piccolo and alto flute), violin, cello, percussion (small-medium set-ups preferred, no tubular chimes or timpani) and piano, with preference given to works using the entire instrumentation. Works not adhering to these guidelines or falling outside of this instrumentation will be disqualified. Works that have been previously performed, recorded or published, professionally
or otherwise, will also be disqualified. Receipt deadline is September 1, 2010. Scores and recordings will be reviewed by a distinguished panel of composers and choral
conductors. Composers will be notified no later than September 10, 2010. A $2,000 prize will be awarded to the winner, as well as a performance in New York City. The
winning composer is invited to attend the dress rehearsal and performance. For complete details, visit www.parkavenuechristian.com/compositioncompetition or e-mail pvasile@parkavenuechristian.com.
Posted 6/2/2010.
Expires 9/2/2010.
The Da Capo Chorale is a non-professional a cappella group of 20 SATB voices. We have performed a broad range of works, from Renaissance up through 20th Century. We are looking for an experienced conductor for our Tuesday night rehearsals held in Merrick, September - June. Contact Jeffrey Kroutil at jeffrey.kroutil@xlgroup.com or phone 914-328-0461.
Posted 6/1/2010.
Expires 9/1/2010.
The Mel-O-Chords of the Montclair Operetta Club is seeking an experienced choral conductor/director for our non-profit, SATB chorus. Our repertoire includes musical theatre, American standards and contemporary pop compositions. Rehearsals are Monday nights (7:30-10:00 PM) in Montclair, NJ. Concerts and performances are throughout the year. The applicant needs to be proficient in piano. Love of musical theater a plus. If interested in an interview and audition, please contact Crista Murphy at 973-943-6610 or cristatr@yahoo.com. For more information about the Mel-O-Chords, please visit www.melochords.org.
Posted 5/25/2010.
Expires 8/25/2010.
The NAS Choral Music Rental Library announces its Spring 2010 catalogue, featuring multiple copies of almost 750 choral scores and some accompanying instrument sets, vocal scores, and conductor's scores.
Rental fees average 80 percent off list price. An average of over 50 copies per selection is available. All music is in very good to excellent condition and normally circulates for three months, with prorated extensions available. It is due back to us within one month after your last performance. Unreturned or heavily damaged copies must be replaced or paid for at the current list price. We do not rent single copies except to returning customers. To access the Spring 2010 catalogue, go to www.nasingers.org/catalogue.
Happy browsing!
Posted 5/22/2010.
Expires 8/22/2010.
The Bayport United Methodist Church has an immediate need for a Director of Music Arts. This position's responsibilities will include (but may not be limited to): church organist at one Sunday service year-round and various special services and events. Sunday service is blended with some traditional elements. (A second weekly service may be added at a day / time to be determined.) Director and accompanist for 10-member Adult Chancel Choir and Children's Choir. There is the potential for the development of an Adult Bell Choir. Adult Chancel Choir meets for 1 1/2 hours per week on Thursday nights and sings at Sunday Service from September - June, Special services and other events as needed. Children's Choir meets for 1/2 hour per week following Sunday service and sings once/month at Unity Sunday Service from September - June.
Candidate must have a commitment to the church music ministry, have strong communication and organizational skills, show personal initiative and possess the ability to work collaboratively. Candidate must be proficient on both organ and piano. Church organ is an Allen Digital with 2 manuals, 38 stops. Programmable. Serviced annually. It is expected that this part-time position will require less than 10 hours/week on average depending on church season and upcoming events. Starting salary offered is $10,000/year. Interested candidates should submit their resume with cover letter by e-mail to imanalto1@gmail.com or by USPS to Bayport United Methodist Church, Attn: SPRC/Donna Pace, 482 Middle Road, Bayport, NY 11705. Calls for more information may be directed to the church office at 631-472-0770 or to SPRC member Donna Pace at 631-316-0971 (cell); however, please note that applications will not be accepted via telephone.
Posted 5/4/2010.
Expires 8/4/2010.
The Western Wind cordially invites you to enroll in our vocal ensemble workshops at Smith College in Northampton, MA. Session I: June 25-27; June 28-July 3. Session II: July 30-August 1; August 2-7. For details and enrollment materials, visit www.westernwind.org/smith.htm.
Posted 4/16/2010.
Expires 8/2/2010.