AUDITIONS
DATES
Auditions are normally held in 15-minute intervals prior to rehearsals in September and January each season. To schedule an audition time slot or request an alternate audition date, please contact Dr. Lancaster at mlancastercond@gmail.com or at 502-645-2438. ​
AUDITION PROCESS
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Sing a prepared piece (Art Song or similar)
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Pitch recall
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Sight reading
Purpose: We are always looking for talented musicians with expressive voices! It has been scientifically proven that singing in an ensemble has incredible health benefits both physical and mental. Please consider auditioning for the Carolina Concert Choir!
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MEMBER COMMITMENTS
Singers are expected to attend every rehearsal and to sing in every concert. We recognize that choir members have important family, work and other personal commitments that sometimes preclude attending rehearsal. For this reason, each member is allowed to miss three rehearsals per semester. Members who exceed three missed rehearsals will not be allowed to sing in subsequent rehearsals and performances. They may, however, submit a written request to the board, which, in consultation with the director, will consider requests to remain in the group for that semester.
VOCAL COMMITMENT
Ambitious music standards for performances have been established, and all members are asked to help maintain and improve upon these standards. In addition to regular rehearsals, all members are expected to invest time and energy on their own in preparing the music. While members are not expected to have had formal voice training, we do look for voices that blend and enhance the quality of each section.
PERFORMANCE ATTIRE
Women: Black floor-length or ankle-length performance dress or black dress pants and a black dress shirt with a pearl necklace and earrings.
Men: Black open-collared long-sleeved shirt, with black slacks, black socks, and black dress shoes
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership dues for all new and returning members are $50.00 per semester.
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REHEARSALS
The Carolina Concert Choir has two semesters each year beginning in September and January. Rehearsals for the semesters begin on the second Monday of September and January. They run from 7-9:15pm in Stull Hall - the large gathering room of Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Avenue West, Hendersonville, NC. We ask that singers be seated and ready to sing at 7pm sharp. Attendance at dress rehearsals is mandatory normally on the Thursday evening at 7pm prior to the concerts on the following Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. Singers must participate in dress rehearsals to sing in the concerts. Auditions are available on the second Monday evenings in September and January, prior to rehearsal as arranged with Dr. Lancaster (see Audition Process above).